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WCTC Reopens Saturday 18 September 202

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00

I am pleased to inform all members that the club will re-open for tennis on Saturday 18 September 2021 at 6.00 AM. Strict protocols have been developed (see below) and all members are asked to adhere to these so that we have every chance of keeping everyone safe while at the club, as well as keeping the club open during the COVID lockdown period.

Those members who have permanent bookings on the book-a-court system will be able to use their booked courts without re-booking. Similarly, social tennis that is offered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings and Wednesday evenings will re-commence. However, I cannot emphasis how important it is to read and adhere to the protocols that have been developed for the period of the lockdown.

If you have any queries regarding the protocols, could you please email: westoncreektennisclub@gmail.com..

I do hope you can take advantage of our re-opening and enjoy the exercise and social interaction that tennis brings to us all.

Peter Ward
President

WCTC Covid-19 Safety Protocol

Following the Chief Minister’s announcement on 14 September 2021 the following Safety Protocol will apply for play at Weston Creek Tennis Club commencing at 6am on Saturday 18 September until further notice. Please also inform yourself of the section on ‘Risk’ below before you play.

  1. All players must adhere to the ACT Government Covid-19 Lockdown directions which state that exercising outdoors (including tennis) is only for a maximum period of two hours per day.
  2. There will be no competition play and no coaching during the Covid-19 Lockdown period.
  3. Existing permanent bookings and day-time and evening “social tennis” sessions will resume on the understanding that this Safety Protocol is adhered to.
  4. Up to 4 players are permitted on a court at the one time – non-playing spectators are not permitted on the playing area.
  5. At all times players must observe strict physical separation of 1.5 metres, and no handshakes.
  6. Bookings should be made using Book a Court, but please arrive and leave as close as possible to your booking time. No form of social gathering will take place before or after play.
  7. On arrival at the Club, QR Codes must be strictly adhered to by everyone over 16 using the Canberra QR App.
  8. All players are required to wear a mask at all times within the facility. There is no need to wear a mask while playing, but must be put on immediately after play.
  9. Apart from leaving and entering the Club grounds, please stay within the confines of the court you have booked.
  10. The Clubhouse toilets will be open for emergencies only otherwise do not enter the Clubhouse.
  11. Junior players can be dropped off by adults, but the adults must not enter the playing area if they are not playing.
  12. Members must have their own supply of alcohol wipes and use them before and after play, and before and after entering or leaving via the entrance gate. No alcohol wipes means no play.

Risk

Who is at high risk of severe illness?

You are at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19 if you:

  • are 70 years of age or over
  • have had an organ transplant and are on immune suppressive therapy
  • have had a bone marrow transplant in the last 24 months
  • are on immune suppressive therapy for graft versus host disease
  • have blood cancer eg leukaemia, lymphoma or myelodysplastic syndrome (diagnosed within the last 5 years)
  • are having chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

Who is at moderate risk of severe illness

You are at moderate risk of severe illness from COVID-19 if you have:

  • chronic renal (kidney) failure
  • heart disease (coronary heart disease or failure)
  • chronic lung disease (excludes mild or moderate asthma)
  • a non-haematological cancer (diagnosed in the last 12 months)
  • diabetes
  • severe obesity with a BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2
  • chronic liver disease
  • some neurological conditions (stroke, dementia, other) (speak to your doctor about your risk)
  • some chronic inflammatory conditions and treatments (speak to your doctor about your risk)
  • other primary or acquired immunodeficiency (speak to your doctor about your risk)
  • poorly controlled blood pressure (may increase risk – speak to your doctor).

Advice for specific communities and groups

For information on how you can stay safe and healthy read the Living well in the COVID-19 pandemic fact sheet. This fact sheet will help you to make COVIDSafe decisions about work, transport and social activities.

You may also like to talk to you doctor and complete a COVID-19 Action Plan.

Read more about how to reduce the risk for particular community groups who might be more at risk of exposure to COVID-19, or severe illness:

Published 17 September 2021