COVID-19

At Summer Smash Tennis, the safety of our students, families, and coaches is always our first priority. We understand that many students and parents may have concerns regarding COVID-19 and its potential effects on Summer Smash classes and programs.

In developing a COVID-19 action plan, Summer Smash is actively monitoring and following the guidance of public health agencies across Canada. These include the Public Health Agency of Canada and WorkSafe BC, as well as guidelines issued by Tennis Canada. This may result in the decision to cancel programs in the interests of ensuring safety.

As an organization, we are hopeful that our collective efforts will help flatten the curve. This is a constantly evolving situation and we would like to thank all of our students and parents for their understanding and patience during this difficult time.

FAQ

1. Can I currently register for a Summer Smash Tennis program?

Please continue to check our Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer pages for programs on offer at the following locations:

Kerrisdale Community Centre
West Point Grey Community Centre
Mount Pleasant Community Centre
Dunbar Community Centre
West Point Grey Academy (WPGA).

2. Is Summer Smash Tennis offering private lessons during this time?

Yes! Our private lessons are offered from April to September. We are currently offering a limited amount of private and small group lessons. These are available for booking directly through Summer Smash Tennis. To book a private or small group lesson with a Summer Smash Coach, please fill out our Private Lesson Request Form and we will be in touch with you shortly to schedule your first session.

3. What is Summer Smash Tennis doing regarding safety at camps and private lessons?

We have a series of procedures and protocols in place to help protect our students and staff, including physical distancing, regular sanitization, and record keeping. Please see below for our specific safety measures for students and staff:

Before Play

Precautions

Students must stay at home if they:
- Have been in contact with someone with COVID-19 or someone who is suspected of having COVID-19 in the last 14 days
- Have flu-like symptoms
- Are in a high risk health category

Drop-off

Parents dropping-off students will be asked to wait at a designated drop-off area away from the court entrance and will be invited into the court space by coaches so as to stagger arrivals

Student Briefing

Social distancing and hygiene rules will be communicated in advance to students, parents, and administrators
Any student experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms will be expected to immediately notify coaches and separated from the lesson
Expectations regarding health policies will be enforced by coaches and administrators

During Play

Spacing

Arrival and departure of students will be staggered to create a buffer between groups when entering and exiting the court space
All activities will comply with social distancing recommendations issued by the federal and provincial governments
Social distancing rules will be continuously reinforced to students
Court space will be divided and delineated to ensure adequate space for students and coaches during activities
Break areas will be distanced appropriately and marked with tape or chalk

Equipment

Only coaches will be permitted to touch balls, ball hoppers, court markers, and other on-court equipment
New rackets in plastic packaging will be available for purchase
Disinfected rackets will be available to borrow
Students will be asked to bring their own refreshments and will be provided with new water bottles in the event that they forget their own

Sanitization

Coaches and students will have access to hand sanitizer while on court
Coaches will remind and encourage students to wash their hands and adopt proper hygiene practices before, during, and after each session
All surfaces will be cleaned frequently, including door handles, benches, baskets, raquets, and balls
Coaches will sanitize hands after each activity and wash hands after each session

Monitoring

Coaches will be required to monitor their own health and the health of students and report any COVID-19 related symptoms to the administration

After Play

Pick-up

Parents picking up students from the courts will be asked to arrive as close as possible to pick-up time, and to wait at an appropriate distance from the court entrance

Equipment

All equipment and surfaces will be disinfected after each session
All borrowed equipment will be disinfected after each session

Safety Measures

Instructions for Students

Before Play

Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds prior to the session
Clean your equipment with disinfectant or soap, including your racquet and water bottle prior to the session
Make sure you have enough water before leaving your home to avoid having to touch taps or water fountain handle

During Play

Maintain 2-metres of distance from other players and coaches
Avoid all physical contact, such as high fives, with other players
Stay in your designated space
Follow court marking for movement when rotating positions
Only rotate positions once the coaches tell you to do so
Do not touch other students’ equipment
Do not share your equipment with other students
If you must cough or sneeze, do so into your elbow
Avoid touching your face or any surfaces while on court
Do not touch any on court equipment, including balls, targets, or court markers
Sanitize your hands with hand sanitizer following coughing or sneezing, touching your face, or touching any on court equipment or surfaces

After Play

Wash your hands with water and soap for at least 20 seconds following the session
Clean your equipment with disinfectant or soap, including your racquet handle and water bottle following the session