6.30 pm update: This evening, we have been advised by SAPOL that the subject of tennis coaching will be reviewed by SAPOL and SA Health on Thursday 26 November. We will provide updates as they become available.
Thank you
to the members of our tennis community who have made us aware of their
communications with SAPOL in recent days.
Following
extensive discussions with SAPOL and SA Health, we received written
communication from the Deputy Chief Public Health Officer (SA Health) saying as
follows:
“We are
not in a position to provide an exemption for community tennis coaching. While
I acknowledge the concerns and the impact, the Direction explicitly identifies
indoor or outdoor community sports fixtures and trainings as a restricted
public activity, which includes tennis coaching.”
This
morning, we have asked that this be revisited as a matter of urgency to ensure
absolute clarity and consistency for all involved.
This is a
very difficult time for everyone and as a tennis community, we all need to work
together to ensure we get the best outcomes. Tennis SA has worked tirelessly
with authorities since these restrictions were implemented last week, with our
goal being to ensure that coaches (and players) could return to tennis courts
around the state as soon as possible.
We
understand the frustration due to the mixed messages and we hope to provide
more clarity soon.
Debbie Sterrey
Tennis SA CEO
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