Tennis Courts

A Knight of Ireland

Does anyone know who manages the tennis court at:

• Laurel Lodge (Sycamore)
• Riverwood
• Back of Super Valu

I used to trot around between the three courts with the kids for a game of tennis. Now you can't get on a court for love nor money. Even at 7am these days, its next to impossible to get a court. There are even people receiving paid lessons on the courts which is f**king ridiculous.

They are a public amenity and should not be used for profit for hours on end where no one else can use them

Going back to my original question, who manages these courts?

Caranica

Under level 5 tennis isn't allowed with the exception of designated High Performance Players.

raheny red

Ask Novak for an exhibition at Blanch Super Valu.

daymobrew

Fingal County Council manage the courts at Riverwood and Laurel Lodge.

I overlook the Riverwood courts. It seems that some tennis clubs told their members about the Riverwood and Laurel Lodge courts. As you say, they are almost constantly busy. We used to pop out and play for 30mins every now and again but gave up because it's gotten so busy.

I didn't realise that tennis wasn't permitted under Level 5 restrictions. It's a strange one as it's outdoors and that's the safest place to be. And you are generally ample distance from your opponent (when playing singles).

Caranica

daymobrew wrote: »

I didn't realise that tennis wasn't permitted under Level 5 restrictions. It's a strange one as it's outdoors and that's the safest place to be. And you are generally ample distance from your opponent (when playing singles).

Confirmed on Tennis Ireland website and Facebook page. There have been lobbies to get tennis and golf exempted but they're not. I'd guess that balls would be the issue with tennis, no clue with golf, except maybe flags.

YellowLead

It seems frustrating it’s not allowed between household members or support bubbles - I mean if you live with somebody or see them all the time what’s the problem. And for those not in the same household you are properly distanced - and just use hand sanitiser/don’t touch your face...

A Knight of Ireland

I didnt realise it wasnt permitted either. It really is shameful that the tennis clubs are profiting off the public courses. Wait till you see, it'll continue when the lock downs lift

daymobrew

A Knight of Ireland wrote: »

I didnt realise it wasnt permitted either. It really is shameful that the tennis clubs are profiting off the public courses. Wait till you see, it'll continue when the lock downs lift

https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2dc71-level-5/#exercise-and-sporting-events

Outdoor golf and tennis are not permitted.

I lobbied to ask for the library to be permitted to continue its click-and-collect service but no go.

The tennis clubs aren't profiting, it's the coaches that are earning.

Caranica

daymobrew wrote: »

The tennis clubs aren't profiting, it's the coaches that are earning.

I think you mean it's the coaches that breaking lockdown rules. I'm surprised the Council has left access to the courts open.

Pat Dunne

A Knight of Ireland wrote: »

I didnt realise it wasnt permitted either. It really is shameful that the tennis clubs are profiting off the public courses. Wait till you see, it'll continue when the lock downs lift

Why don’t you contact, your go to local TD’s to highlight this matter.
After all Tainiste Leo Varadkar is a Honorary Member of Castlknock LTC
* and the other is Minister for Sport.

* https://www.kildarestreet.com/regmem/?p=267

daymobrew

Caranica wrote: »

I think you mean it's the coaches that breaking lockdown rules. I'm surprised the Council has left access to the courts open.

Yes, you're right.

I am glad that the council has left the courts open. The restriction is a really stupid one - probably intended to keep private tennis clubs closed rather than public courts. If private tennis clubs were open people might claim that it was elitist because most people cannot afford to be members.