Coronavirus – IFTC Committee update 10th July 2020

We’re pleased to say that we’re now open again for restricted social play.

All social play must be pre-booked, for a maximum period of 45 minutes.  Please do not turn up if you do not have a confirmed booking.

Courts 1 & 3 will be bookable, except when one court is in use for coaching.  Court 2 is out-of-bounds at most times, to help maintain social distancing.

At this time, booking is strictly for 2019/20 members & those who have renewed for 2020/21 - the application form can now be found on this site).  Members can make a booking by following the instructions in the emails sent out.  From 30th May, you can have a maximum of 5 bookings per member in any 7 days.  See link above to court booking system.

Please note that no non-member guests are allowed at this time.  From 1st June social play can now include doubles as well as singles, subject to the safeguards set out in the LTA advice.  See links above for this detailed information from the LTA, plus a graphic.

1-2-1 Coaching has already resumed, and Nick & Josh are available to take bookings on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 0900 and 1400, and at times later slots, plus some sessions on Saturdays.  Sessions will be of 50 minutes duration to enable there to be a 10-minute gap so that people can come and go without crossing each other’s paths, i.e. 0900-0950,1000-1050,1100-1150,1200-1250,1300-1350.  Group coaching should be resuming from 18th July, subject to a maximum of 6 in a group.

•The clubhouse will remain locked and out-of-bounds.  Wash hands and if necessary use the loo at home before / after tennis.  Bring your own hand sanitiser.  The outside tap is available for hand washing at the club.

•The gate between Court 3 and Courts 1 & 2 is locked.   Those playing on Court 3 should enter and leave by the Court 3 gate.  Those playing on Court 1 should enter & leave by the main gate.

•The First-Aid box has been placed outside the clubhouse.

•Do not attempt to adjust the net heights – these are pre-set at the correct height.

•For social play maintain social distancing by not changing ends in the usual way or, alternatively, changing ends at the opposite sides of the net.  No handshaking or high-fives.

•Keep your bag at least 2m away from others’ bags.

•Clean and wipe down your equipment and possessions before and after play.  Make sure you take all your belongings with you when you leave.

•No extra-curricular or social activity should take place.  Do not sit on any chairs or benches.  Try to avoid touching gates and fences etc. if you can.

All rules and procedures will be kept under review, with regard to any updated advice from the LTA.

IFTC Committee