Wirral, as part of the Liverpool City region has been placed under Tier 2 Covid-19 restrictions. While HLTC can reopen to welcome members back to play singles and doubles, the bar will remain closed and we are not allowed to socialise in groups of more than 6 people outside. For more detailed information, see LTA
Over the past few months, as we’ve become more dependent on social media instead of meeting face-to-face, a small number of thoughtless, abrasive and upsetting comments have been posted. Even a small number of such comments can’t be ignored. Every one of us has a responsibility to safeguard the mental and physical welfare of all
As you all will be aware, we are a thriving, successful members’ club relying entirely on the membership to ensure its smooth running. A number of roles, key to ensuring our continuing success, are currently vacant. Each role would be eligible for the holder to serve on the Committee, but other than the Communications Officer
Just before the 2nd lockdown we managed to run our U14 and U18 singles events. These events are usually showcased in the summer months, giving our members a chance to see our junior players participating in matches. Our players have been working incredibly hard in their lessons and due to the pandemic haven’t been able to
On 4th November, the Government announced new national coronavirus restrictions. Tennis activity in England is not permitted between Thursday 5 November and Wednesday 2 December. HLTC will therefore remain closed in this period. LTA expressed their disappointment with the outcome, and thanked everyone who had written to their MP’s in support of the campaign to keep
The draw was held on the Clubhouse patio today, numbers drawn by Nigel Gill and witnessed by Karen Hope. The first prize of £350 was won by Steve Mercer, and the second prize of £100 by Wendy Giardelli. The next draw will be held around the turn of the year.
Covid-19 restrictions prevented the club staging all championships during the summer. However, next week, being half term, we are holding the Junior competitions. The under 18’s are playing on Monday (all day), under 14’s on Tuesday and under 10’s on Thursday. If you are playing at a time when our younger members are engaged in
Could players please pick up their stray balls and put any unwanted ones in the basket or blue bucket on the decking… we can recycle them if they’re in reasonable condition, but not if they’ve been left out to get wet and dirty. I found and washed 78 balls on Wednesday, which are now drying
On 13th October we received the following message from Matt Webb, Chairman Wirral Tennis League ‘In light of the latest government guidance and with Merseyside being put into tier 3 Covid alert level, very high risk, the WTL has tonight held a virtual meeting and have regretfully agreed to suspend the league and therefore stop all league fixtures with immediate effect. The Committee
Liverpool City Region, including Wirral, is facing the toughest restrictions imposed under the Government’s new coronavirus tier system. It means that residents can’t mix with other households indoors and should avoid travelling out of the local area. Outdoors, you must not socialise in a group of more than 6 in a public space. What do
