Statement issued by Tom Vinall, Centre Manager & Head Coach, at 1900 on 01/06/2020
Dear Members,
I’m pleased to announce that from tomorrow Tuesday 2nd June 2020 we will be opening more of our Outdoor Tennis courts and making some changes to the restrictions we already had in place in conjunction with updated guidance from the LTA and the government. I’d also like to say a massive thankyou to the 130 members who took the time to complete our survey on opening additional courts – you’re opinion really does matter to us and it’s helped us to shape this next phase of re-opening.
Please see the updated court user guide (changes highlighted in red). Please do make sure you take a look at this document before playing as we have made some changes to the site layout in terms of entrances and exits. Please also note that from today the gate padlock codes have changed so please remember to check your booking confirmation email before playing (those with bookings made before today should have received a code update email).
I have also detailed the main changes below:
5 Outdoor Tennis courts available to be booked at staggered timings
Court 6 is now a ‘shielded court’, separated from the other courts and accessible via its own protected entrance route around the Indoor Tennis & Badminton hall. We have created this ‘shielded court’ based on feedback from those who were uncomfortable or unable to play side by side with others for shielding reasons. We’d ask that members avoid booking this court where possible to leave it free for those who wish to play in a more protected environment.
Doubles play is now permitted for up to 4 people who live in the same or different households.
The booking restrictions that had been put in place to limit Basic, Tennis & Badminton members to 2 booking slots every 7 days have now been removed. This may be reviewed again if we feel it necessary to do so in the coming weeks.
We’d like to ask all members to respect other users of the centre and ensure they strictly follow the guidance provided at all times around 2 metre social distancing and the marking and touching of tennis balls.
Finally I’d just like to say how amazing its been to see so many of you using the courts safely over the past few weeks. You’re continued support has helped ARC to survive this very challenging period and we’re looking forward to seeing you at the centre more and more as we continue to re-open more of our facilities, services and sessions in the coming weeks and months.
As ever, if you have any questions, suggestions or comments please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Best Wishes,
Tom Vinall
Centre Manager & Head Coach