Entries by Rob

AIS Framework for Rebooting Sport – Summary

High level descriptors of three levels (Levels A, B, C) of activities and associated hygiene measures are recommended. Detailed descriptions of recommended sport specific activities at each level are outlined in Appendices A and B. Tennis Level A: Running/aerobic/agility training (solo), resistance training (solo), skills training (solo) — e.g. serving only, hitting with ball machine. […]

Tennis takes a swing at making players’ earnings fairer

The new chair of the association that runs men’s tennis wants to share out wealth more evenly Of the top 500 players in the world, the annual median income for men is $124,000 and $80,000 for women. Andrea Gaudenzi knows the glories and struggles of professional tennis. The Italian player scored victories against Roger Federer […]

COVID-19 Testing @ Manly

A pop-up COVID-19 testing clinic is now available at Manly Town Hall. NSW Health is asking anyone with a cough, fever, sore throat or shortness of breath living in the Northern Beaches LGA to be tested for COVID-19. NSW Health is increasing COVID-19 testing, particularly around areas where there are some suspected community transmissions with […]

USTA Player and Facility Guidelines

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 […]

Limited Play Starts Wednesday 15 April

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 […]

Current Public Health Orders

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 […]

Courts Reopen 15 April

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 […]

Easter Weekend in Manly

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. […]

Courts Remain Closed

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 wellVirginia MLTC Secretary

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

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 […]

Virus forces Wimbledon cancellation for 1st time since WWII

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 […]