Soldiers Point Tennis Club has re-opened its courts, with some restrictions.
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Club president Paul McQuarrie said that Port Stephens Council has advised the club that it was permitted to open its courts, located on Soldiers Point Road, for 'one-on-one' play only. Doubles would remain restricted due to the government's strict COVID-19 regulations.
"That means members and visitors can book courts and play singles, using our contact-less internet based booking system, which is available on our website at tennis.com.au/soldierspoint," McQuarrie said.
"The NSW Office of Sport has relaxed the rules and the council has given us permission to start playing again, provided the rules are followed.
"Players are advised to maintain social distancing and other health guidelines and we recommend that players should handle only balls that are labelled with their own initials.
"Members, as usual, can play for free in the daytime and visitors daytime rates are $18 per hour. Courts can be booked between 7am and 10pm, with racquets and balls available for loan for free once inside the courts."
The club has three synthetic grass courts, all of which are lit, a clubhouse, toilets, and an enclosed hitting wall that is available free of charge to use at any time.
For inquiries and bookings, phone McQuarrie on 0418 224258.
Also open for business during the COVID-19 health and government restrictions are a number of golf courses in Port Stephens.
David Graham's complex located on Nelson Bay Road at Anna Bay remains open to the public with restrictions, Nelson Bay course is open for members only, Tanilba Bay is open for members and residents of Port Stephens only, and the Muree course at Raymond Terrace is open for members and guests.
The physical distancing rules and other restrictions apply at all courses, and anyone interested in visiting these courses are urged to contact the club by phone, email or by visiting the clubs' Facebook pages.
Maintaining physical and mental well-being is now as important as ever, and the government's advice is that people be allowed to leave their homes for the purpose of fitness and exercise.