Tennis Club Reopens
Following today’s NW Government announcement the club can reopen and social play recommence from midnight tonight.
Craig Withell
President
Manly Lawn Tennis Club
mob. 0409-116-220
[email protected]
Update on Restrictions 2 January 2021 | NSW Government
Given the risk of COVID-19 transmission on the Northern Beaches and across Greater Sydney (including Wollongong, Central Coast and Blue Mountains), the following adjustments are being made.
From midnight tonight, the southern zone of the Northern Beaches will be subject to the same restrictions as Greater Sydney.
Restrictions for the northern zone of the Northern Beaches remain the same with stay at home orders in place until 9 January 2021;
- No visitors to the home.
- Five northern zone residents can gather outdoors (not at homes) for exercise and recreation, from within the same zone.
- Non-essential businesses remain closed.
Given the general risk in Greater Sydney, new measures are required to reduce the transmission potential of COVID-19 while maintaining economic activity.
The following measures for Greater Sydney (including Wollongong, Central Coast and Blue Mountains) are effective from midnight tonight:
- Face masks will be mandatory in the following indoor settings:
- shopping (retail, supermarkets and shopping centres)
- public/shared transport, indoor entertainment (including cinemas and theatres)
- places of worship
- hair and beauty premises.
- Face masks will also be mandatory for all staff in hospitality venues and casinos and for patrons using gaming services.
- Compliance will start from Monday, 4 January 2021 with $200 on the spot fines for individuals for non-compliance. Children under 12 are exempt but are encouraged to wear masks where practicable.
- Gym classes reduced to 30 people.
- Places of worship and religious services limited to 1 person per 4sqm up to a maximum of 100 people per separate area.
- Weddings and funerals limited to 1 person per 4sqm up to a maximum of 100 people.
- Outdoor performances and protests reduced to 500 people.
- Controlled, outdoor gatherings (seated, ticketed, enclosed) reduced to 2,000 people.
- Night clubs not permitted.
People are still encouraged to limit non-essential gatherings and reduce their mobility where possible to further minimise the risk of transmission in the community.
Whilst these measures do not apply to areas outside Greater Sydney (including Wollongong, Central Coast and Blue Mountains), we urge all residents and visitors across the State to practise COVID safe behaviours and get tested even if symptoms are mild.
We thank the community for their patience and understanding.
Our priority is always to protect the health and safety of the community.
Tennis Centre Reopens
The rules now state that tennis is allowed – see link
… Outdoor recreation activities:
If you are living or staying in the Northern Beaches, you may leave your home for outdoor recreation activities.
Outdoor recreation includes activity that supports mental, physical or emotional wellbeing. This includes picnics, golf, tennis, water-based activities (swimming, boating, jet-skiing, fishing, paddle boarding), and taking children to outdoor public playgrounds.
In the northern zone, no more than 5 northern zone residents can participate.
In the southern zone, no more than 10 southern zone residents can participate.
I have been in touch with Service NSW and they confirmed that tennis is allowed. There can be as many as 10 on a court according to them. I think we should limit it to four on a court to be safe.
On this basis I think it is ok to reopen the courts but not the Clubhouse. The new toilet can be open.
As in COVID practices used earlier in the year, all players must book a court with Scott (including club times) . Players must play then leave the area when finished.
As a result there will be no organised Club social play and no provision of balls for play. Doubles is ok, but again no organised Club social play- people will have to organise their own matches. The usual club booking rules will apply.
Craig Withell
President
Manly Lawn Tennis Club
mob. 0409-116-220
[email protected]
Update on the restrictions for the Christmas 2020 period | NSW Government
Modest adjustments to restrictions allowed the community to enjoy Christmas in challenging circumstances, but it is important to remember that COVID-19 may still be circulating in the community.
Taking into account updated health advice on the risk to the community from Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant, the following conditions will be in place from midnight tonight until 11:59pm December 30.
For the Northern Beaches peninsula zone (North of Narrabeen Bridge, and east of the Baha’i Temple):
- Given the ongoing risk, this area will return to ‘stay-at-home’ restrictions, with no indoor gatherings allowed.
- Up to five people, including children, will be able to gather outdoors for exercise or recreational activity.
- People may not enter or leave this zone.
For the remainder (southern zone) of the Northern Beaches:
- Given the ongoing risk, this area will return to ‘stay-at-home’ restrictions, with no indoor gatherings allowed.
- Up to 10 people, including children, will be able to gather outdoors for exercise or recreational activity.
- People may not enter or leave this zone.
Residents of the Northern Beaches are able to leave for four permitted reasons:
- Shopping for food or other goods and services
- Travel for work or education purposes if unable to work from home
- Exercise
- Medical or caring reasons.
A Northern Beaches resident now located elsewhere in NSW is exempt from these restrictions provided it has been at least 14 days since they have been in this local government area. If it is less than 14 days, they need to follow the relevant restrictions for their area of residence, regardless of their current location, until the 14 days has elapsed. For these people, outdoor gatherings continue to be restricted to two people.
www.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/update-on-restrictions-for-christmas-2020-period
Restrictions for the Christmas 2020 period
Published: 23 December 2020
Given the current health situation on the Northern Beaches and taking into account updated health advice from Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant, the Northern Beaches have been separated into two zones, and restrictions have been modestly modified for the Christmas period.
On December 24, 25 and 26, the following conditions will be in place:
For the Northern Beaches peninsula zone (North of Narrabeen Bridge, and east of the Baha’i Temple):
- There is a new reason for leaving home: to visit the home of others who live within this zone.
- Up to 5 visitors (total, including children) will be allowed in homes as long as they reside in the peninsula zone.
- People may not enter or leave this zone, unless for the four approved reasons already in place.
- On December 27, the region will revert to existing restrictions.
For the remainder (southern zone) of the Northern Beaches:
- There is a new reason for leaving home: to visit the home of others who live within this zone.
- Up to 10 visitors (plus primary school children and younger) will be allowed in homes. This may include people from outside this zone, not including the Northern Beaches peninsula zone.
- People who reside outside the northern beaches are allowed to visit others in this zone.
- Residents of this zone may not leave, unless for the four approved reasons already in place.
- We will reassess restrictions in this zone following Boxing Day.
For the Greater Sydney region, Central Coast, Wollongong and Nepean Blue Mountains:
- Current restrictions that were due to expire at midnight tonight will remain in place.
- However, primary school-aged children and younger will be allowed on top of the current 10 visitors cap for homes.
- On December 27, the region will revert to existing restrictions.
Restrictions for Regional NSW remain unchanged.
In addition, as of 1 January 2021, hospitality venues and hairdressers will be required to use the NSW Government QR code system.
Decisions on New Year’s Eve and upcoming sporting events will be made after this Christmas period.
We also want to again thank all those who are in self-isolation over the Christmas period. What you are doing is not just protecting you and your loved ones but everyone in the state of New South Wales.
It is important to remember that COVID-19 is still circulating in the community, especially when you gather with family and friends over the Christmas period.
We are urging the community to continue to play their role in controlling the spread, by getting tested if symptoms develop, practising physical distancing and good hand hygiene, and by wearing a mask, particularly indoors.
CLUB CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE PER NSW HEALTH ADVICE
Club closed until Sunday 27 December.
We will review the situation then in accordance with NSW Dept of Health / Government advice.
Craig
President MLTC
Restrictions for Northern Beaches residents, businesses and visitors
From 5pm today 19 Dec, public health orders will enforce the stay at home advisory previously issued. This will require the closing of hospitality venues and function centres in the Northern Beaches Local Government Area, until 11.59pm on Wednesday (subject to health advice), with the exception of takeaways. Gyms and places of worship will also close.
All residents of the Northern Beaches Local Government Area will be required to stay at home, unless permitted to leave for certain reasons, such as essential shopping, exercise and medical care. The full list of circumstances will be listed in the published order.
People are not permitted to enter the Northern Beaches Local Government Area unless these reasons apply.
Read the statement by The Premier and Minister for Health and Medical Research.
MLTC Closed Until Monday
Northern Beaches Council is requiring all tennis centres to shut down as a precaution for three days (today, tomorrow and Sunday). Given the current health situation, Manly Lawn Tennis Club is closed until Monday.
If anyone who has attended the venues in the list is considered a close contact and should get tested and isolate for 14 days?
Stay home and stay safe.
Thanks
Virginia
Secretary MLTC
Public Health Alert – Northern Beaches 17 Dec
NSW Health can advise that 17 cases of COVID-19 have now been identified in the Northern Beaches area, including cases diagnosed yesterday and today.
As a number of new cases are currently being interviewed, it is likely that a number of new venues will be identified and that people in the northern beaches may have attended these venues.
Therefore, to assist contact tracing and to contain any potential spread of COVID-19, we ask that for the next three days, people residing in the Northern Beaches Local Government Area take the following steps:
- Work from home and remain at home as much as possible
- Do not visit friends or relatives in aged care facilities or hospitals unless essential
- Avoid unnecessary gatherings
- Keep to your household group
- Avoid visiting high-risk venues including clubs, restaurants, places of worship and gyms
- Avoid unnecessary travel outside the Northern Beaches area.
At this time, we request that people from outside the area should avoid unnecessary travel to the Northern Beaches.
There are more than 300 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW, many of which are open seven days a week. To find your nearest clinic visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/how-to-protect-yourself-and-others/clinics or contact your GP.
Current as at: Thursday 17 December 2020
Public Health Alert – Northern Beaches
NSW Health has been notified of further venues of concern following the two new cases of COVID-19 this afternoon in the northern area of the Northern Beaches.
Everyone living in the Northern Beaches area should monitor for even the mildest of symptoms and come forward for testing immediately if they appear, then isolate until a negative result is received.
Please check the link below for more information.
MLTC News 15 Dec 2020
Come along on Saturday for our final hit out at tennis before Christmas!
The club will also be putting on a barbecue late in the day.
There will be a Charity Event on Sunday 20th in the morning at the courts. Please check with Scott if you wish to use the club courts on Sunday.
Keep December 27th vacant as there will be an exhibition match played from noon onwards between The Beaches v The Hills. All the best players from Premier League will be on show including our Andrew Riminton and Cameron Green.
Best wishes to all members for the holiday season and especially to Jordan who is hospitalised for a few weeks.
Denis Crowley
Manly Club Captain
Louise Pleming Charity Day
The club is supporting a charity event on Sun 20th Dec being organized by Carmela for Louise Pleming’s charity Rally Forever. Club courts won’t be available that day between 9-12 pm.
All Covid rules will be in place and followed by the event, with a Covid marshal throughout.
Please contact Carmela ([email protected] ) for more information.
Virginia Longfellow
Secretary