In what seems like a rare move after bans and postponements of several other sports due to the spread of COVID-19, local competitions will go ahead at Cowra Tennis Club, following advice from Tennis NSW.
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On Wednesday, Tennis NSW said the following activities are acceptable with their interpretations of the government's guidelines:
- Coaching programs (Individual, groups, small squads)
- Programs such as Hot Shots, Open Court Sessions and Cardio Tennis
- Social and Intra-Club competitions at the discretion of your local provider
- Casual court hire
"So our message is that tennis at a local level remains open. We can play without getting too close, without congregating in big numbers and without adding materially to the national risk posed by the spread of this virus," NSW Tennis said in a statement.
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"Social play within the appropriate structure should still be encouraged."
Cowra Tennis Club announced it will run as normal but follow "strict hygiene protocols".
"There will be hand sanitiser and posters in the tennis club," the club wrote on Facebook.
"If you are feeling unwell or recently been overseas or in contact with a sick/infected person, please self isolate."
Wednesday night competition will still run, however there will be no sausage sizzle.
"We are following all precautions and will make future judgements and changes if needs be to keep our club and members safe," the club said.
