STRICT DETAILED GUIDELINES FOR THE USE

OF TAGUM CITY LAWN TENNIS CLUB TENNIS FACILITY

DURING COVID-19 COMMUNITY QUARANTINE

GENERAL PROVISIONS

1. Strict observance of social distancing rule. Thus, players should stay at least two (2)
meters apart while off court.
2. Strictly observance of foot bathing before entering the facility. Thus, each player is required
to walk through a disinfecting mat placed in the entrance to sanitize their footwear.
3. Masks are to be worn all the time while off court.
4. Loitering anywhere in the tennis facility is strictly not allowed. Players are advised to leave
immediately the facility after concluding their respective games.
5. No extra-curricular or social activity should take place after the game such as but not
limited to any form of congregating, drinking, group discussion/assembly and the like.
6. No sharing of tennis rackets and other tennis equipments.
7. Spitting anywhere in court is strictly prohibited.
8. Access to courts is strictly to tennis players only, and any required staff. Spectators are not
permitted.
9. Ensure to take all your belongings at the end of the session and do not leave anything
inside the premises.

SPECIFIC PROVISIONS

1. Each player should have his/her own hand sanitizer/alcohol. In the absence of any
disinfectants, player may directly use the hand washing station for regular hand sanitation
before, during and after the game.
2. Each player is advised to clean and wipe their own respective equipment including rackets
and water bottles. Do not share rackets or any other equipments such as wrist bands,
grips, hats and towels.
3. Players are strictly advised to leave a gap of about ten (10) minutes every after each game
for a regular court decontamination procedure in order to sanitize the court from any
possible respiratory droplets.
4. Each player is strictly asked to use their own set of balls. Use new or fresh balls for each
game whenever possible. Balls that are stored after seventy two (72) hours can be reused.
5. Avoid all incidental contacts, chest bumps, shaking hands, high fives or whispering to each
other during the game.
6. Avoid touching your face after handling a ball, racket or other equipment. Wash your hands
promptly if you intend to touch your eyes, nose and mouth.
7. Remain far apart from other players when taking a break.

PENALTY PROVISIONS
1. Any violations thereof shall be a ground for suspension or expulsion as the case may be of
the player’s membership in the club. Other disciplinary measures shall also be imposed as
may be determined by the officers and directors of the club.
2. The immediately preceding measure is without prejudice to other sanctions (civil or
criminal) that may be imposed by the City Government of Tagum for any violation of its
existing laws, ordinances, orders, rules and regulations on COVID-19 quarantine protocols.

Approved and adopted during the Board of Directors meeting on May 26, 2020 at six o’clock in
the evening at the Tagum City Club House.

Certified correct:

EDDIE G. URSOS
Club Secretary

Approved by:

POLICE SENIOR SUPT. (RET) PALAWAN L. MACADINDANG

Club President
 The global COVID-19 outbreak has had a significant impact on tennis. Movement restrictions
imposed by the government has resulted in the closure of all lawn tennis facilities. Since these
restrictions have been relaxed by virtue of Executive Order No. 112 of President Duterte imposing
General Community Quarantine in the entire country, including Tagum City, it may be possible to
open the Tagum City Lawn Tennis Club Facility provided that this guidelines will be strictly
implemented.

The following guidelines will help reduce the risk of respiratory infections, including COVID-19,
and to limit hand to shared surface contact and minimize unnecessary interactions with others.

VENUE

1. The Club Committee should strictly oversee and undertake risk assessment and appropriate
measures to ensure players and staff are protected.

2. Limit activities to court rental activity to no more than two people per court. Scheduling of
matches is for single play only. No doubles play at this time.
3. Where safe and appropriate, doors and court gates should be left open during playing hours.
4. Make hand sanitizers or wipes available for use at entrance/exit to venue and courts.
5. High-contact surfaces like gates, doors, handles, railings, tables and benches as well as the
club’s toilet facility should be regularly disinfected. 
6. Spectating should be highly discouraged.
7. No person can enter if not booked a court in advance.
8. Ensure measures are in place to minimize encounters between people, including in car parks
and at entrances.

BEFORE ENTERING THE COURT (Entrance Restrictions)

1. All tennis players should be aware of signs and symptoms of COVID-19, including:

 Fever
 Cough
  Difficulty breathing
 Muscle aches
 Tiredness
 Sore throat
 Headache

2. Anyone who is exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or has had close contact with a confirmed
case cannot play at the court.
3. Any person below twenty-one (21) years old, those who are sixty (60) years old and above,
those with immunodeficiency, comorbidity, other health risks, and pregnant women are
prohibited to enter the establishment.
4. Access to courts is restricted to tennis players only, and any required staff. Spectators are not
permitted.
5. All persons entering the court will be checked for their body temperature, required to wear face
masks, wash their hands and asked to walk through a disinfecting mat to sanitize their
footwear.

INSIDE THE TENNIS FACILITY

1. Maintain at least two meter (6 feet) distance from others when at the community tennis club.
Do not make physical contact with anyone.
2. Avoid touching the face after handling a ball, racquet or other equipment. Wash hands
promptly if one has touched his eyes, nose or mouth.
3. Avoid sharing of food, drinks or towels.
4. Bring your own tennis balls, uniquely identify them.
5. Use racquet/foot to pick up balls. (Avoid using hands in picking up the balls)
6. Stay on your side of the court and avoid changing ends.
7. Cross at opposite sides of the net during change of side
8. All activities must always comply with the physical distancing measures and recommendations
issued by the national and local authorities.

AFTER PLAYING

1. Leave the court as soon as reasonably possible. All players should leave the facility
immediately after play.
2. Wash hands thoroughly or use hand sanitizer after coming off the court.
3. No extra-curricular or social activity should take place. No congregating after playing.
4. Ensure to take all your belongings with you at the end of the session and do not leave
anything inside the premises.
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BEFORE YOU PLAY

Arrange to play doubles only with people in your household or singles with a friend. Do not play if any
of you:

 Are exhibiting any symptoms of the coronavirus

 Have been in contact with someone with COVID-19 in the last 14 days.
 Are a vulnerable individual. A vulnerable individual is an elderly individual and/or an individual
with serious underlying health conditions, including high blood pressure, chronic lung disease,
diabetes, obesity, asthma and those whose immune system is compromised such as by
chemotherapy for cancer and other conditions requiring such therapy.

PREPARING TO PLAY

Protect against infections:

 Maintain Social Distancing of 2 meters at all times with people not from your household,  
especially on entering and leaving the courts.
 Please note there will be no building access on-site, including access to toilets
 Use a hand sanitiser before going to the court.
 Do not share racquets or any other equipment such as wristbands, grips, hats and towels.
 Use new balls and a new grip, if possible (and mark them).
 Consider taking extra precautions such as wearing gloves.
 If you need to sneeze or cough, do so into a tissue or upper sleeve.
 Arrive as close as possible to when you need to be there.
 Avoid touching court gates, fences, nets, etc. if you can.

WHEN PLAYING

 Try to stay at least two metres apart from other players. Do not make physical contact with
them (such as shaking hands or a high five).
 Avoid touching your face after handling a ball, racquet or other equipment. Wash your hands
promptly if you have touched your eyes, nose or mouth.
 Avoid sharing food, drinks or towels.
 Use your racquet/foot to pick up balls and hit them to your opponent. Avoid using your hands
to pick up the balls or wear protective gloves.
 Stay on your side of the court. Avoid changing ends of the court.
 Remain apart from other players when taking a break.
 If a ball from another court comes to you, send it back with a kick or with your racquet.
  

AFTER PLAYING

 Leave the court as soon as reasonably possible.

 Use a hand sanitizer after coming off the court.
 No extra-curricular or social activity should take place. No congregation after playing.
 All players should leave the facility immediately after play.

TENNIS BALLS 

Although unlikely, it’s possible that a tennis ball can transmit the COVID-19 virus, as virtually any hard
surface can transmit the disease. So here is an extra precaution you can take to keep safe when
playing tennis:

 Open a can of tennis balls and mark them.

 Try to have a set of balls each, so when serving you can use one set and your partner the
other set.
 Use your racquet head or feet to advance the ball to the other side of the court.