USTA Player and Facility Guidelines

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The USTA recognizes that the coronavirus has been affecting different parts of the country in different ways and with different timing. We therefore believe it will be possible for people to return to playing tennis safely in some cities and states sooner than others.

Below are two “Playing Tennis Safely” documents, one geared to players and one geared to tennis facilities, that have been developed by the USTA in conjunction with its Medical Advisory Group and its Industry partners.

These documents provide extensive guidelines for the safe return to the courts. By following these guidelines as well as those of local governments and health agencies, facilities and players will be able to make informed decisions as to when play can recommence.

Please note that the local decisions on phased opening will not apply to USTA-sanctioned programs. These programs will remain suspended until at least May 31 as previously announced.

Patrick J. Galbraith Chairman of the Board and President
United States Tennis Association

COVID-19 Playing Tennis Safely – Player Tips and Recommendations
COVID-19 Playing Tennis Safely – Facility and Programming Recommendations

March 2020 Tennis Seniors Vetscore

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Click download link for copy.

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Limited Play Starts Wednesday 15 April

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MLTC Committee has agreed to reopen the MLTC courts for use from Wednesday 15th April. This decision has been made in light of advice from the NSW Department of Sport and the NSW Dept. of Health.

THIS WILL NOT BE A RESUMPTION OF NORMAL PLAYING ARRANGEMENTS

The following rules and guidelines will apply. 
 
Any infractions by Members or court hirers will be severely dealt with, as the Club is open to serious fines if Government guidelines are not adhered to.
  
1. Members must book courts for Members’ play times (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays) through the Manly Tennis Centre (MTC) – play will be singles only (2 persons per court).
 
2. The Clubhouse will be closed completely.
 
3. Play is limited to singles only – two people – no spectators.
 
4. Court time is limited to one hour per booking.
 
5. Players must bring their own balls.
 
6. Players must leave the club surrounds as soon as they have completed their match. Entry will be via the front gate on Raglan St and exit via the gate on Court 4.
 
7. Players cannot come down the court in hope of finding a singles opponent. All matches must be organised beforehand. Any infractions by members in this regard will be severely dealt with as the Club is open to serious fines if Government guidelines are not adhered to.
 
8. Players must bring their own water bottle.
 
9. Players are responsible for their own hygiene etiquette, and must comply with ALL COVID 19 rules and regulations.
 
10. Court opening times are determined by the MTC and may be shorter than usual.
 
11. Members’ Saturday play is singles only, and must be booked.
 
Bookings are available from 12pm to 5pm. Bookings can be made via the website (click here) or by calling MTC up until 11am on Saturday morning.
 
12. No visitors are allowed during Members’ playing time.
 
13. Players can play outside of Members’ time but the normal rules of the Club will apply (click here for court policy). If Members want to book a court outside of club hours so they can guarantee a time of play, they will need to hire the court. If you are playing with a non-Club member you will also need to hire the court.
 
14. You must always check with Scott (MTC) before playing at any time.
 
15. As a reminder, here are Member Court times. These may vary somewhat under the current arrangements but provide a reminder to members of roughly when they can book.
 
Craig Withell
President
Manly Lawn Tennis Club
mob. 0409-116-220
[email protected]

Current Public Health Orders

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The NSW Government has enacted several Public Health Orders which directly impact on the Sport and Active Recreation Sector.

Monday 23 March: Public Health (COVID-19 Places of Social Gathering) Order 2020

Friday 20 March: Public Health (COVID-19 Gatherings) Order 2020

Thursday 26 March: Public Health (COVID-19 Self-Isolation) Order 2020

Monday 30 March: Public Health (COVID-19 Restrictions on Gathering and Movement) Order 2020

See all Public Health Orders

Courts Reopen 15 April

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Manly Lawn Tennis Club will  reopen for limited court bookings from 15th April 2010– singles only and only two people per court.

Court hire will be for one hour. Bookings are via the Manly Tennis Centre. Payment is to be made at the courts prior to play.

Players will need to bring their own balls and rackets or purchase them at the Centre, and take them with them when they go.

Players will need to leave the club surrounds as soon as they have completed their match. Entry will be via the front gate on Raglan st and exit will be via the gate on Court 4.

Players will be responsible for their own hygiene etiquette, and will be required to comply with current COVID 19 rules and regulations.

Any player that does not cooperate in maintaining a risk-free environment at the Manly Lawn Tennis Club will be asked to leave the premises.

Craig Withell
President
Manly Lawn Tennis Club
mob 0409-116-220
[email protected]

Easter Weekend in Manly

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1.  Manly Beach is now closed to all usual beachside activities but can still be used for exercise within the COV-19 rules. That is one hour of exercise including walking, running, swimming or surfing. Social distancing must be observed, groups are limited to 2 persons (unless from the one family) and sunbathing, sitting or socialising are not allowed.

2.  Parking will be limited to 1 hour.

3. Police and Rangers will continue to patrol the area.

TransportNSW will have signs at Circular Quay notifying people that our beaches are closed.  We also expect that police will be monitoring the situation at the Quay.

Manly and Dee Why have now been identified by the Government as ‘hot spots’.  This sends a clear message to the rest of Sydney to stay away.  Testing clinics will be set up shortly, probably at the oceanfront, similar to Bondi.

The Council is working very hard to keep our area safe.  As per the government rules, please stay home except for essential trips, and do your exercise around your local streets where possible.

You can find regular updates on the council’s website.

Courts Remain Closed

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The Committee have decided to keep the courts closed due to the difficulty of social distancing, supervision and compliance with guidelines.

We will be reviewing this as government guidelines change.

Keep well
Virginia
MLTC Secretary

USTA Statement on Safety of Playing Tennis during the COVID-19 Virus Pandemic

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April 03, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is creating challenges for everyone across the globe. American tennis players are asking for guidance regarding the safety of playing tennis, especially when social distancing and space sharing issues are now paramount.  

Based on the recommendations of the USTA COVID-19 Advisory Group, the USTA believes that it is in the best interest of society to take a collective pause from playing the sport we love.

Although there are no specific studies on tennis and COVID-19, medical advisors believe there is the possibility that the virus responsible for COVID-19 could be transmitted through common sharing and handling of tennis balls, gate handles, benches, net posts and even court surfaces.

As a result of this, the USTA asks that as tennis players we need to be patient in our return to the courts and consider how our decisions will not only affect ourselves, but how our decisions can impact our broader communities. In the meantime, we encourage everyone to stay active and healthy with at-home exercise and creative “tennis-at-home” variations. 

We look forward to our return to tennis in a safe manner and will provide updates as new information becomes available. By practicing all the recommended guidelines presently put forth by our medical experts, that return will happen in the soonest possible timeframe.

USTA Link

Virus forces Wimbledon cancellation for 1st time since WWII

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For the first time in its nearly century-and-a-half history, Wimbledon was canceled for a reason other than war, scrapped in 2020 on Wednesday because of the coronavirus pandemic.

With Britain under a nationwide lockdown, the All England Club announced its decision to call off its storied two-week grass-court tennis tournament, something that hadn’t happened to the sport’s oldest Grand Slam event in 75 years.

“It has weighed heavily on our minds that the staging of The Championships has only been interrupted previously by World Wars,” club chairman Ian Hewitt said, “but, following thorough and extensive consideration of all scenarios, we believe that it is a measure of this global crisis that it is ultimately the right decision to cancel this year’s Championships, and instead concentrate on how we can use the breadth of Wimbledon’s resources to help those in our local communities and beyond.”