COVID-19
As of 12 August 2020, we are back in Level 2. Hopefully, not for too long.
Before you play
You must stay at home if you:
• Have been in contact with someone with COVID-19 in the last 14 days
• Have been overseas or exposed to someone with COVID-19 in the last 14 days
• Have flu-like symptoms
• Or are in a high risk health category.
Attending tennis activities
• ALL players and visitors to the club will need to sign in using the QR code on the gate.
• Club days continue - Max 100 Players/spectators total
• Take your own equipment. Do not share equipment.
• Exercise caution with common touch points (eg doors and gates)
• The Clubhouse will be open for use of the toilet facilities and tea and coffee. Please no sharing of food.
• The Bar will be open - please no cash eftpos only
Social distancing
Tennis holds a unique advantage as a sport which requires no direct contact between players. Be sure to keep 1 metre away from other people while taking part in any tennis
Behaviours
To protect against infection, you should:
• Wash/sterilise your hands before and after you play and avoid touching your face while playing
• Not share water bottles and bring your own full bottle
• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or hand-sanitiser when available. It is recommended to carry your own hand sanitizer with you
• Cover your coughs and sneezes with your elbow and dispose of any used tissues immediately
• Avoid touching your face
• Do not attend if you are feeling unwell
• Avoid touching any shared surfaces (gate, net posts, chairs etc).
After play
• If you become sick with Covid-19 symptoms within 10 days of playing at a club day, it is vital that you inform the main contact at the club.
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At Alert Level 1 – Play can continue as normal. Clubs are to encourage members and visitors to keep a track of their movements by providing a suitable contact tracing solution at their clubs.
If you are sick please stay at home.
Please check with your local clubs for more detailed information and https://tennis.kiwi/covid-19/ for up to date info from TNZ
There is a dedicated Healthline COVID-19 number for those needing further advice and information – 0800 358 5453.