COVID Update – Sydney Badge

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The NSW Government has extended the Sydney lockdown until July 30.

Tennis NSW in consultation with the Badge Panel has made the decision to cancel round 11 and 12 matches of the Saturday Badge competition on Saturday 17th and 24th July and round  12 and 13 matches of Thursday Badge competition on Thursday 22nd and 29th July. The matches will be marked as a washout with both teams sharing the points.

At this stage the Sydney Badge competition will resume play with round 13 on Saturday 31st July. Round 9 of the Saturday Badge competition will still be postponed until Saturday 14th August. Thursday Ladies Badge will resume play with round 14 on the 5th August as per the fixtures. This is obviously subject to change pending COVID-19 restrictions.

This also means that the finals for Saturday Badge will now be played on 21st and 28th of August and Thursday Ladies Badge will now be played on the 19th and 26th August.

All of the most up to date Covid-19 information can be found at the link below.

https://nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates

Good luck to all teams and stay safe.
Kind Regards,
TNSW Competitions

COVID Update – Increased Restrictions During Lock Down

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The number of active cases in Sydney has risen to 376 as of today.
(Source: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/stats-nsw.aspx)

Today the NSW Government announced that restrictions will be increased during the Lockdown ending at 11:59 pm on Friday 16th July. This date is also likely to be extended again if cases continue to with the current trend.

From 5 pm today (Friday, 9 July) the following additional restrictions will be in place:

  • Outdoor public gatherings limited to two people (excluding members of the same household);
  • People must stay in their Local Government Area or within 10kms of home for exercise and outdoor recreation, with no carpooling between non-household members;
  • Browsing in shops is prohibited, plus only one person per household, per day, may leave the home for shopping; and
  • Funerals limited to ten people in total (this will take effect from Sunday, 11 July);
    The four reasons to leave your home remain in place:
  • Shopping for food or other essential goods and services (one person only);
  • Medical care or compassionate needs (only one visitor can enter another residence to fulfill carers’ responsibilities or provide care or assistance, or for compassionate reasons);
  • Exercise with no more than 2 (unless members of the same household); and
  • Essential work, or education, where you cannot work or study from home.

Given the latest restrictions:
– This means singles only. Bookings will be limited to one hour.
– Do not come to the Club if you are outside the area.
– All members must sign in using the Service NSW App.
– You are only permitted at the Club if you have made a booking. Please arrive only a couple of minutes before and leave immediately after playing.
– Keep 1.5 metres from other people.
– The Clubhouse will remain closed.

Keep safe
Virginia
Secretary MLTC

COVID Mandatory lockdown extended​

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Today the NSW Government has announced extensions to the current stay-at-home order. These restrictions are place until midnight, Friday 16 July.

Everyone in Greater Sydney must stay home unless you have a reasonable excuse. The reasons you may leave your home include:

* shopping for food or other essential goods and services
* medical care or compassionate needs (people can leave home to have a COVID-19 vaccination unless you have been identified as a close contact)
* exercise outdoors in groups of 10 or fewer
* essential work, or education, where you cannot work or study from home.
Online learning for local schools

Learning will be online for schools and students in Greater Sydney, including the Northern Beaches, from Tuesday, 13 July for four days. Schools will remain open for students who need them and no child will be turned away from school.

All students will return to the classroom on Monday, 19 July.

Read more

MLTC Urgent update – Court Usage under Lockdown

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The Clubhouse will be closed for the duration of the lockdown, use the outside toilet if needed.
Players and members can still play by booking a court via Scott at the Manly Tennis Centre. (One hour for singles, 90 mins for doubles).
No Saturday and Midweek member social tennis as there is a ten person rule.
Players will need to supply their own balls as the Clubhouse will be closed.
Below is the latest information from Tennis NSW, I will send regular updates if things change.
Thanks
Virginia
Secretary MLTC
COVID-19 UPDATE TO NSW TENNIS COMMUNITY.
Further to the updated restrictions announced by the NSW government today (NSW health advice), Tennis NSW has taken the decision to cancel all Australian Ranking events across NSW from 6pm Saturday 26 June to 11.59pm Friday 9 July. This has impacted the following scheduled events:
Priceline Country Championships
3-6 July Newcastle AMT
3-6 July Gosford AMT
3-6 July Tennis Macarthur JT
7-10 July Wollongong JT
7-10 July Illawarra JT
9-12 July Hills AMT
9-12 July Tweed Heads AMT
In regards to coaching and community tennis, Tennis NSW is currently awaiting the publication of the revised Public Health Orders and advice from the Office of Sport around the definition of community sport and what this will means for coaching, club competition and group programming at a local club level. We will update the tennis community when we have this information.
Further information ?

COVID-19 restrictions extended in NSW until Friday 9 July

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Published: 26 Jun 2021 Released by: The Premier, Minister for Health and Medical Research

To protect the people of NSW from the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, current stay-at-home orders will be extended across all of Greater Sydney including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast and Wollongong from 6pm today (26 June) until 11.59pm Friday, 9 July.

Following updated health advice from the Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant about the growing risk to the community, the stay-at-home orders will apply to all people in the Greater Sydney area including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast and Wollongong.

Everyone in Greater Sydney must stay at home unless it is for an essential reason.

The reasons you may leave your home include:

  • Shopping for food or other essential goods and services;
  • Medical care or compassionate needs (people can leave home to have a COVID-19 vaccination unless you have been identified as a close contact);
  • Exercise outdoors in groups of 10 or fewer;
  • Essential work, or education, where you cannot work or study from home.

Community sport will not be permitted during this period. Weddings will not be permitted from 11.59pm, Sunday 27 June. Funerals will be limited to one person per four square metres with a cap of 100 people, and masks must be worn indoors.

In all other parts of NSW the following restrictions will apply:

  • People who have been in the Greater Sydney region (including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast and Wollongong) on or after June 21 should follow the stay-at-home orders for a period of 14 days after they left Greater Sydney.
  • Visitors to households will be limited to 5 guests – including children;
  • Masks will be compulsory in all indoor non-residential settings, including workplaces, and at organised outdoor events;
  • Drinking while standing at indoor venues will not be allowed;
  • Singing by audiences and choirs at indoor venues or by congregants at indoor places of worship will not be allowed;
  • Dancing will not be allowed at indoor hospitality venues or nightclubs however, dancing is allowed at weddings for the wedding party only (no more than 20 people);
  • Dance and gym classes limited to 20 per class (masks must be worn);
  • The one person per four square metre rule will be re-introduced for all indoor and outdoor settings, including weddings and funerals;
  • Outdoor seated, ticketed events will be limited to 50 per cent seated capacity;

We have always indicated we will not hesitate to go further with restrictions to protect the people of NSW.

We understand this is a difficult time for everyone, however we need to take these steps now to get on top of this outbreak.

People across NSW should only enter Greater Sydney for essential purposes.

Source: https://www.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/covid-19-restrictions-extended-nsw

MLTC Covid Urgent Update 26 June 2021

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Waking up this morning you will see there are two confirmed hot spots in Manly where there has been some exposure.
Hugo’s Manly
Manly Wharf,
East Esplanade
Saturday 19 June
5.30pm – 8.15pm
Manly The Boathouse,
Shelly Beach
1 Marine Parade
Sunday 20 June
8.35am – 11.40am
If you have been to any of the listed DO NOT come to the tennis courts and follow the NSW Health directives.
Our courts and bar will be open with restrictions.
– QR sign in
– Face masks in the Clubhouse
– Restricted numbers in Clubhouse.
– No drinking while standing, you must be seated.
– If you feel unwell do not come to the courts.
– If you live or work in City of Sydney, Waverley, Randwick, Canada Bay, Bayside, Inner West or Woollahra.
Thanks
Virginia
Secretary MLTC

MLTC Covid Update: No Badge this Saturday

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Sydney Badge has postponed all Badge this Saturday.  There will be no Badge for the next two Saturdays. 
 
Social play is still going ahead but you must adhere to all the requirements:
  • QR sign in
  • Keep social distancing
  • Seated while drinking
  • Mask on in the clubhouse if not eating or drinking.
Keep safe everyone
Virginia
Secretary MLTC

 

MLTC Covid 19 Update 24 June 2021

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To protect the people of NSW from the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, new restrictions will be introduced for one week for Greater Sydney, the Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Wollongong and Shellharbour.

For MLTC this means:

  1. Face masks must be worn once you have entered the building.
  2. Sanitise your hands
  1. All people must QR code when entering the building.
  1. Court 1 stand: 14 people in total, 5 people on top row, and zero on the row below, and then 5 on the middle row, and then zero on the one below and then 3 on the last row plus 1 person on the chair.
  1. Drinking while standing at indoor venues will not be allowed
  1. The one per four square meter rule has been reintroduced so the room capacities as listed must be adhered too (please see signs in clubhouse)
  1. If you live or work in the City of Sydney, Waverley, Randwick, Canada Bay, Inner West, Bayside and Woolahra local government areas, you cannot travel outside metropolitan Sydney for non-essential travel so you should not visit the club.

These restrictions are designed to reduce the risk of further community transmission and ensure the safety of our members.

Below is information from Sydney Badge.

Regards,
Virginia
Secretary MLTC

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At this stage, Sydney Badge will continue as per normal this Thursday and Saturday as there are currently no restrictions regarding travel around Metropolitan Sydney. The Office of Sport has not changed any of their guidelines in respect to community sport which is why Tennis NSW is continuing to run the Sydney Badge Competition. Due to the ever changing nature of the pandemic this can change at any time and we will advise ASAP.  

Please send this as reminder to all of your players to make sure they are following all of the public health orders and if they have been to any of the locations where a confirmed case has been to make sure they are getting tested and self-isolating as per the guidelines.

All of the most up to date Covid-19 information can be found at the link below.

https://nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates

Good luck to all teams and stay safe.

Kind Regards,
TNSW Competitions

 

New COVID-19 restrictions for Greater Sydney

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Published: 23 Jun 2021

Released by: The Premier, Minister for Health and Medical Research

To protect the people of NSW from the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, new restrictions will be introduced for Greater Sydney from 4pm today for one week.

Following updated health advice from the Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant about the growing risk to the community, the following restrictions will be introduced for Greater Sydney, the Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Wollongong and Shellharbour;

  • Visitors to households will be limited to 5 guests – including children;
  • Masks will be compulsory in all indoor non-residential settings, including workplaces, and at organised outdoor events;
  • Drinking while standing at indoor venues will not be allowed;
  • Singing by audiences at indoor shows or by congregants at indoor places of worship will not be allowed;
  • Dancing will not be allowed at indoor hospitality venues or nightclubs however, dancing is allowed at weddings for the bridal party only (no more than 20 people);
  • Dance and gym classes limited to 20 per class (masks must be worn);
  • The one person per four square metre rule will be re-introduced for all indoor and outdoor settings, including weddings and funerals;
  • Outdoor seated events will be limited to 50% seated capacity;
  • Previous public transport capacity limits, represented by green dots, will be reintroduced;
  • If you live or work in the City of Sydney, Waverley, Randwick, Canada Bay, Inner West, Bayside, and Woollahra local government areas, you cannot travel outside metropolitan Sydney for non-essential travel.

These restrictions are designed to reduce the risk of further community transmission.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said we are once again asking the community to do what they do best and follow the health advice to get on top of this outbreak.

“We don’t take these steps lightly and we never want to impose restrictions unless we absolutely have to,” Ms Berejiklian said.

“We know the effect this will have on residents and venues but we must take this action now to ensure we keep on top of this outbreak.”

Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant urged the community to play their part in controlling the COVID spread.

“We need really high testing rates to make sure we’re stopping any chains of transmission and we’re continuing to urge people to come forward for testing, especially if you were in Westfield Bondi Junction (including the car park) at any time between 12 June and 18 June,” Dr Chant said.

Health Minister Brad Hazzard said more than ever people need to use QR codes and wear masks when required.

“We will be increasing supervision and compliance checks to make sure everyone is doing the right thing,” Mr Hazzard said.

“This pandemic is far from over and we all have to do our bit to protect the community.”

The government and health experts will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updated information and advice.

New COVID-19 Sydney Restrictions May 6

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Please note the changes in effect from today. Please remember to sign in at the club with the QR code and, when drinking you must remain seated.  See below for the latest restrictions.
Secretary MLTC

NSW COVID Update

Given the latest cases of community transmission and updated health advice from the Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant, COVID-19 restrictions will be temporarily tightened across Greater Sydney.

The following measures will be effective from midday today, 6 May 2021 (enforceable from 5pm) until 12:01am Monday, 10 May for the Greater Sydney region (including Wollongong, Central Coast and Blue Mountains):

  • visitors to households will be limited to 20 guests – including children
  • masks will be compulsory on public transport and in all public indoor venues, such as retail, theatres, hospitals, aged care facilities and for front-of-house hospitality staff (except in a hospitality venue when eating or drinking)
  • drinking while standing up at indoor venues will not be allowed
  • singing by audiences at indoor shows or by congregants at indoor places of worship will not be allowed
  • dancing will not be allowed at indoor hospitality venues or nightclubs however, dancing is allowed at weddings with a strong recommendation that no more than 20 people should be on the dancefloor at any one time
  • visitors to aged care facilities will be limited to two people.

It is also strongly recommended the community avoids mingling in large groups over the coming days, and is careful not to put our most vulnerable at risk.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the three day restrictions would help reduce the risk of a super spreading event.

“These measures are proportionate to the risk and will help reduce further cases of community transmission,” Ms Berejiklian said.

“To allow our health authorities to do their excellent work it is critical the community continues to keep their physical distance, get tested with even the mildest of symptoms and importantly continues to use the Service NSW app to check into venues.”

Health Minister Brad Hazzard said there are more than 300 COVID-19 testing locations across the state including new pop up sites in the Eastern Suburbs.

“Anyone experiencing any cold or flu-like symptoms, even if they are mild, must isolate immediately, get tested and continue to isolate until a negative result is received,” Mr Hazzard said.

“It is also important to remember that even if you have had your first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine you must still come forward for testing if you have any symptoms.”

Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant said high testing rates are critical to NSW Health’s efforts to identify COVID-19 cases and prevent the virus from spreading.

“We are asking the community to be on alert, continue to practice COVID-Safe behaviours and stay home and get tested if they’re unwell,” Dr Chant said.

Find your local COVID-19 testing clinic.

Source: www.nsw.gov.au/media-releases/covid-19-restrictions-update-6-may

What you can do in NSW | NSW Government

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What you can do in NSW

Follow the COVID-19 guidance to help protect our community.

On this page

From 12.01am, 29 March

Number of visitors in a home

You may have up to 100 visitors at a time. The total number of visitors includes adults and children.

If you have a gathering of more than 100 visitors in your home, you must have a COVID-19 Safety Plan and make it available for inspection if requested.

The limit of 100 people also applies to holiday homes and short-term rentals.

If you have a gathering of more than 100 people at your holiday home or short-term rental, you must have a COVID-19 Safety Plan and make it available for inspection if requested.

Learn about having more than 100 visitors at a home.

Dancing and singing

There are no restrictions on dancing and singing at venues and events including nightclubs, weddings, funerals and memorial services.

Organisers of venues and event must continue to be COVID safe.

Nightclubs

Nightclubs may open, but they must be COVID Safe.

Outdoor public gatherings

Up to 200 people can gather in an outdoor public place such as a park, reserve, beach, garden or public space.

Learn more about gatherings of more than 200 people.

Holidays and travel

Check for any restrictions that apply to your destination before you travel to other Australian states and territories.

If you are travelling to Lord Howe Island, check the rules for hotels and accommodation on Lord Howe Island.

Weddings, funerals and memorial services

If you are the organiser of a significant event you will need to have and comply with a relevant COVID-19 Safety Plan for a wedding, funeral or memorial service.

Religious services

When a religious service is held in a place of public worship, the person responsible for the premises must have and comply with a COVID-19 Safety Plan for your church, meeting house, mosque, synagogue, temple or other place of worship.

For businesses and venue operators

Find out about the COVID-19 rules and requirements for your industry, premises or event.

www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/rules/what-you-can-do-nsw

COVID-19 restrictions to ease but compliance must increase

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A number of COVID-19 restrictions across NSW will be eased as the state continues to move forward in a COVID-Safe way.

From 12:01am Monday 29 March, the following will apply:

  • no caps on weddings and funerals
  • no restrictions on singing including in places of worship
  • no restriction on dancing including at weddings and in pubs and nightclubs
  • no cap on visitors in the home (if there are more than 100 people there must be a COVID-19 Safety plan and electronic recording of visitor details)
  • 200 people allowed for personal outdoor public gatherings
  • all venues to move to the one person per 2sqm rule (venues will be allowed at least 25 people before the 2sqm rule applies)
  • 100% seated capacity at entertainment venues including stadiums and theatres
  • mask use including on public transport will move from ‘mandatory’ to ‘strongly recommended’.

Businesses and other organisations must continue to ensure they keep accurate records of all attendances, including through QR Codes, to enable fast contact tracing in the event of any community transmission.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the easing of restrictions is a significant step forward as NSW continues its COVID-19 recovery.

“With no community transmission and our quarantine and frontline workers now receiving their second vaccinations, the timing is right to further ease restrictions across the state,” Ms Berejiklian said.

“As we do this, it is important we don’t let our guard down and continue to check in at venues, keep our social distance and get tested if we have even the mildest of symptoms.”

Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said the further lifting of restrictions would help support businesses and jobs across the state.

“Today we take a another big stride in the right direction, easing restrictions is important in helping businesses return to normal, it’s like a jab of confidence for the economy,” Mr Perrottet said.

Health Minister Brad Hazzard said the further easing of restrictions was possible due to the support and sacrifices of the people of NSW.

“The initial focus of our vaccination program on frontline quarantine, border and healthcare workers has also given us greater confidence as it reduces the risk of COVID being introduced into the community from an overseas source,” Mr Hazzard said.

Dr Chant said it is critical everyone continues to practise COVID-safe behaviours, including using QR codes, staying home if unwell and getting tested.

“I also urge everyone to get vaccinated as soon as they are eligible and able to do so. It will not only protect you, your family and loved ones, but will keep the whole community safe,” Dr Chant said.

Learn more information on COVID-19.