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Great news ...... 

Latest guidelines allow for singles and doubles play from people not of your household. 

Full details in Latest News on the web site. There are some details below.

N.B. Please Renew and book courts. Do not just turn up and play.

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COVID-19 Update: LTA Player Guidelines For Return to Restricted Play

The LTA are now advising that it is now allowable to play singles and doubles with people not of your household.

There are, of course, still lots of rules. Please do follow them. They are for our benefit.

This is an extract from the LTA announcement -

England - Return to Managed Play

Following the further easing of restrictions in England from 1 June announced by the Prime Minister on Thursday evening (28 May) and the publication of detailed Government guidance on Sunday (31 May), the Government has confirmed what these measures mean in relation to tennis. 

Players from different households can now play doubles together as long as they stay two metres apart as far as possible, and small group coaching for up to six people (including coaches) can resume.

These developments to the measures are detailed on the Gov.uk website under their guidance for 'Gatherings, public spaces and outdoor activities' (see 1.6) and in their information for the public for the 'Phased return of outdoor sport and recreation'.

Based on our continued discussions with Government and in line with its detailed guidance published on Sunday, the LTA has worked to develop an updated set of practical guidelines as soon as possible for venues, coaches and players to apply from 1 June so that tennis can be played in England, where the local environment allows. We have clearly indicated the key additions and updates to the guidelines on the pdfs.

These guidelines apply to both tennis and padel, and outline adaptations and considerations so that tennis activity can be enjoyed in a way that is in line with Government advice and helps to prevent the spread of COVID-19. They include measures to maintain hygiene and minimise unnecessary interactions with others.

These guidelines currently apply to England only, and have been produced to help venues, coaches and players operate in line with the Government guidance. The full guidelines can be downloaded below - please ensure you read the relevant guidelines in full before undertaking tennis activity:

Guidelines for tennis venues
Guidelines for tennis coaches
Guidelines for tennis players

Players are asked to please be patient with venues and coaches as they take the necessary time to safely implement the new guidelines in a way appropriate for their own circumstances.

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