COVID-19 Guidance
The OTA has prepared the following resources outlining tennis facility recommendations for a safe return to playing tennis. Please keep in mind that these resources are guidelines for clubs and academies and their players. Ultimately, decisions pertaining to any recommendations are the responsibility of local health departments.
Member/Player Waiver Template
Tennis clubs/facilities may want to implement covid-19 specific player/member waiver forms for guests to sign in advance of participating in activities at their premises. Please find linked below a waiver template in pdf and Microsoft Word formats that a facility can adapt for their own use. This waiver does not include any specific requirements or recommendations of National, Provincial or local public health and other government authorities. If desired, your club can add any necessary requirements and recommendations to the final version of the document or or post them separately on the facility website and/or location. It should be noted that, although a deterrent, a waiver does not completely prevent the possibility of an individual(s) suing your organization on matters related to Covid-19, it may reduce the likelihood of a claim, and if one is pursued, may present a complete defence to the claim. We strongly recommend that you have the final version of your facility waiver reviewed by legal counsel.
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Playing Doubles Safely
Playing doubles is an important component of the sport of tennis and is very popular with a large group of community club members, from beginners to advanced. The dimensions of a tennis court (11m wide by 12m long on each side of the net) allow the presence of two players on one half of the court without risking the minimum physical distance of two meters. After consultation with our own staff and a number of our partnering Provincial Tennis Associations, it the OTA’s opinion that the risks of playing doubles tennis while maintaining all safe protocols is minimal
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Developing a COVID Safety Plan for Your Club/Facility
The OTA has prepared the following document outlining tennis facility recommendations for a safe return to playing tennis. The document includes recommended protocols for risk management, screening, and hygiene protocols. Please keep in mind that this is only a guideline for clubs and academies and their players. Ultimately, decisions pertaining to any recommendations are the responsibility of local health departments.
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Safe Return to Indoor & Outdoor Tennis
This document outlines a recommended pathway to the safe return of outdoor and indoor tennis. Recommendations are included for singles and doubles play, lessons/clinics, and summer camps. Please keep in mind that this is only a guideline for clubs and academies and their players. Ultimately, decisions pertaining to any recommendations are the responsibility of local health departments.
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Bill 218
The Supporting Ontario’s Recovery Act provides that no cause of action arises against any person as a direct or indirect result of an individual being or potentially being infected with or exposed to coronavirus (COVID-19) on or after March 17, 2020. For further information, please visit the link below.
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