Starting today, tennis courts in South Australia will be accessible to more people following approval to increase capacity at tennis venues around the state.<\/p>\n
The very nature of tennis allows players to be distanced from one another, allowing the sport to play an important role during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today\u2019s announcement will give clubs the opportunity to increase their capacity for casual social play, court bookings and coaching.<\/p>\n
Clubs will commence internal team and social competitions in the coming weeks, while Associations will look to begin their inter-club winter competitions, with Tennis SA Winter Pennant to commence on Saturday 13 June* following a nomination period.<\/p>\n
Clubrooms can also now be opened for the use of toilet facilities.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a massive accomplishment and all South Australians should be immensely proud of their response to the health advice these past few months,\u201d South Australian Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing\u00a0Corey Wingard<\/strong>\u00a0said.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s because of their willingness to listen that our state is now one of the first jurisdictions in the world to lift restrictions on community sport.<\/p>\n \u201cThese are small but important first steps and so long as we continue to adhere to the expert\u2019s advice there\u2019s no doubt we\u2019ll continue to be in an envious position.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe are thrilled to have received approval to increase the capacity at tennis venues around South Australia,\u201d said\u00a0Debbie Sterrey,<\/strong>\u00a0Tennis SA CEO.<\/p>\n \u201cWe have seen many people take to tennis courts around the state over the past several weeks and we are aware of the positive impact this is having on health and wellbeing during these difficult times.<\/p>\n \u201cToday\u2019s announcement will allow play to recommence at all levels of the sport including competitions, with modifications in place to ensure the safety of all involved.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is a very encouraging step forward, but we must all continue to work together to ensure that we can stop the spread of COVID-19,\u201d Sterrey added.<\/p>\n Fast facts<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n