COVID-19 Community Tennis Guidelines for Continued Play

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Please be aware the information below is correct at the time of publication (18Mar20) but this is a fast moving and fluid situation.  Please continue to check the Tennis NSW website for ongoing updates.

As outlined in the Tennis Australia/Tennis NSW statement on Friday 13 March, all TNSW/TA sanctioned and operated events, tournaments and competitions will continue to be postponed in an aim to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our stakeholders.

However, Tennis activities will continue to play a pivotal role for our community in providing an opportunity to remain active whilst promoting the benefits of physical and mental wellbeing during these uncertain times. It is important to note that the Federal Government has advised that community sport can continue. 

Tennis, along with a couple of other sports, is in a unique position to provide the local community with a reduced risk and social sport that can support everyone’s physical and mental wellbeing. Physical activity is more important than ever. The government advice is that those sports that can continue safely at community level, should do just that to help people cope with what is happening.

The COVID-19 Community Tennis Guidelines for Continued Play provide advice for all involved in Community level tennis and provide the safest way to continue playing. Our interpretation of the government guidelines would list the following tennis activities as acceptable:

  • Coaching Programs (Individual, Groups, Small Squads)
  • Programs such as Hot Shots, Open Court Sessions, Cardio Tennis
  • Social & Intra-club Competitions at the discretion of your local provider
  • Casual Court Hire

However, please remain vigilant with hygiene and cleanliness, and be mindful of the numbers that congregate and the social distancing protocols.

So our message is that tennis at a local level remains open. We can play without getting too close, without congregating in big numbers and without adding materially to the national risk posed by the spread of this virus.

Should you wish to discuss these guidelines further, we recommend you reach out to your Tennis NSW Club Development Officer to assist you in your interpretation of these guidelines, alternatively you can contact the Tennis NSW team at [email protected].

Stay safe and take care,

Lawrence Robertson
Chief Executive Officer
Tennis NSW