As you may already be aware, the BCP area moves into Tier 4 restrictions from midnight tonight (Wednesday 30th December).

Consequently, only the following activities can take place at Southbourne Tennis Club:

1) singles tennis between different or the same households

2) doubles tennis from the same household

3) one-to-one coaching

4) under 18 coaching

5) disabled coaching

6) competitions for under 18 & disabled players

All adult club sessions and group coaching are cancelled.

We will monitor the government restrictions and return to our current level of tennis as soon as conditions allow.

In the meantime, the committee would like to wish all our members, coaches and supporters a happy and safe New Year and hope that we will see you on court as soon as possible in 2021

Best wishes

David Bull

We are hoping that you are once again enjoying being able to play tennis in the organised sessions. Can we please remind you that you MUST sign up online  (by the day before) for any session which you would like to play in. We have had incidences when far more people have been at the club than should be, and this puts us at a higher risk of exposure to the  virus. Very shortly we are hoping that we will be able to make a list available to session supervisors of those who have signed up, which means we can control numbers properly.

Can I also remind you that the Clubhouse is only open for the use of the toilets, and if you do use them, can you please remember to wipe down any surfaces you may have touched.

Wishing you an enjoyable, safe and peaceful Christmas.

With best wishes

STC committee

Dear Southbourne Tennis Club Member

As you will now be aware, the government has imposed a state of lockdown until early December.

We had hoped that certain aspects of tennis would be exempt from the lockdown but this does not appear to be the case.

Southbourne Tennis Club will be completely closed from midnight on Wednesday 4th November until further notice.

Please do not attend the club until we inform you that the club has reopened.

We will monitor the ongoing situation and plan to reopen the club at the earliest opportunity.

Best wishes

David Bull
Chairman, Southbourne Tennis Club

Just a polite reminder that you must prebook for every Adult session you wish to attend. At the current time we are unable to let anyone play unless they have booked in advance. If you are finding it difficult please let Colin know and we can arrange to show you how to book prior to the session.

Booking enables us to control numbers and to make sure the session is safe and not too busy. It also means we have all details of who has attended in case we need to use the track and trace system.

Who will be managing each session
Some of you have very kindly volunteered already to help each session to operate smoothly. For example, the giving out and collection of balls, asking members to maintain their social distance, organising the order of play, length of games and ensuring that everyone present gets to play with other people there etc. Matches should be max of 7 games.

What else do I need to know
The clubhouse remains closed apart from toilet use and will do so until further notice, please therefore ensure that you bring your own water. You should not be congregating around the patio/grounds area and should still take full account of the social distancing guidelines. ENURE THAT YOU SANITISE YOUR HANDS AS ADVISED BOTH BEFORE AND AFTER YOUR GAMES.

Finally
Please ensure you arrive only 5 minutes before the session is due to start and leave promptly

HOW TO BOOK YOUR CLUB SESSION
1. In google copy and paste these links to book

For Monday 10-12 a.m. green session, 3 courts, 14 places
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/SouthbourneTennisClub/Coaching/Summary/9aa90a23-8e9e-42cc-9ff8-09fe6e0c2bb1

For Monday 7-9 p.m. team members only, 2 courts, 10 places
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/SouthbourneTennisClub/Coaching/Summary/904b2668-f35e-49fb-86a3-ddd3b5afa850

For Tuesday 9-11a.m. red session, 4 courts, 18 places
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/SouthbourneTennisClub/Coaching/Summary/6db24962-1573-46b0-afac-f478db1b07c1

For Wednesday 6-8 p.m. green session, 4 courts, 18 places
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/SouthbourneTennisClub/Coaching/Summary/7849d196-4906-47c1-b8cb-950892a8291d

For Thursday 6-8 p.m. red session,3 courts, 14 places
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/SouthbourneTennisClub/Coaching/Summary/9fd6235c-b174-467e-80f7-b08daf775fe6

For Friday 9-11 a.m. green and red session,4 courts, 18 places
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/SouthbourneTennisClub/Coaching/Summary/bbcdd8e4-ead8-4e27-b2a7-05f97b2aa8af

For Sunday 10-12 a.m. green and red session ,3 courts,14 places
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/SouthbourneTennisClub/Coaching/Summary/313d58e4-18b9-40ca-99a5-54894d149d2c

2. Tick the box of the date you wish to book
3. Click on book now
4. Sign in as usual on Clubspark
5. Click on your name so that you are recognised as a member, make sure it says member if not click change (don’t worry about the fee this should go when it recognises as you a member please don’t pay though it is free to book)
7. Tick the box to agree to the terms and conditions
8. Press ‘check out’
9. Please note that the system will only allow you to book for one week in advance.
10. No bookings can be done on the day of the session
11. You should receive an email to confirm your booking
12. If you make an error with booking or need to cancel please contact Colin