What does physical distancing mean? This means making changes in your everyday routines to minimize close contact with others, including:

• avoiding non-essential gatherings—even the tennis courts

• avoiding traditional greetings, such as a handshake or a hug

• keeping a distance of at least two arms lengths (approximately 2 metres) from others, as much as possible

Here’s how you can practise physical distancing:

• To arrive AT your time of play and LEAVE the grounds immediately afterwards—no loitering.

• greet with a wave instead of a handshake or a hug

• stay home as much as possible

How does the club know who I’ve been in contact with?

• The government requires clubs to track court users and time of play

• Skedda is not only our booking courts tool but also our contact tracing system.

• enter ALL names in the court booking system for those playing and update when there is a change in plan.

• use technology to keep in touch with friends and club members (another form of social distancing

Remember to:

• avoid touching surfaces people touch often

• wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds

Remember to:

• abide by 6 feet social distancing regulations with members on other courts

• avoid touching balls from other groups—use your racket instead

• stay on your own court

• Do not enter the court until players have exited

Remember to:

• avoid touching others: fist-bump, handshake or high-five.

• avoid touching your face

• cough or sneeze into the bend of your arm

Self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19, including: cough, fever, and difficulty breathing, and if concerned:

• separate yourself from others as soon as you have symptoms

• if you are outside the home when a symptom develops, go home

immediately