Dear Members
With the increasing impact of Coronavirus on our lives it is important that as a tennis club we follow the government and LTA guidelines. The LTA are updating these on their website daily with links to the government advice. The LTA updates can be found here:
https://www . lta . org . uk/about-us/tennis-news/news-and-opinion/general-news/2020/march/coronavirus-covid-19—latest-advice/
In summary at time of writing:
The LTA implemented an immediate suspension of the activity it delivers, with this suspension now in place for the foreseeable future. This includes all LTA organised training sessions, training courses and competitions.
All those involved in tennis in Britain, including tennis venues and coaches, are advised to follow Government advice, referring to the latest information and the guidance issued.
While the LTA has suspended its organised activity, the Government have currently indicated that recreational exercise that takes place at a safe distance from others and in safe exercise environments is something that can continue during this period.
Based on this at the moment members will have continued access to use the courts when they wish. We will also continue with the seniors session & Club night will start again during the coming weeks unless the guidelines change. Please can players follow government guidelines on social distancing (currently 2m), no shaking hands and please wash your hands before and after you play.
We also advise those over 70 ,those who are pregnant and those with underlying medical conditions from using the courts in the presence of other people. Can all members respect this if you turn up to play and please wait at a suitable distance until the courts are free.
The pavilion will be closed for socialising although access to the toilets will be provided.
At this stage coaching is suspended as Richard Hopp is self isolating as a precaution. Further information on Coaching will follow.
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
In light of the exceptional circumstances it has also been decided that members subs for this year which are due on the 29th of March should be paid remotely either on line or by cheque.
This will also mean that the same key you used from last year will be used again this year so there is no need to attend the pavilion to change keys as planned.
Subs for this year are the same as last year and are:
Family Membership is £90 per family , Adult Membership is £45 each , Junior Membership is £12.50 each
Payments can be by on line (details below) or cheque:
Bank details for the club account are:
Graffham tennis club – Sort code – 40-36-18 , Acc Number – 70401021
Please send cheques to:
Richard Gyles, Pennygate, Nonnington Lane , Graffham , West Sussex , GU28 0PX
please email admin@graffhamtennis.co.uk to confirm payment.
if you don’t want to renew this year please let me know at the same email address and I will arrange a suitable time to collect your key.
We will send a further update on the Wimbledon draw in the next few days.
The AGM considered what approach the Club should take and this note represents the considered conclusions. However if any member feels that we have not got it quite right then would they please let a member of the committee know ahead of our next meeting which will be held early in April.
We will be thinking of you and your families in the days and weeks ahead
Best Wishes
Richard Gyles
