From The Pro: Covid-19 Regulations
Recently, new regulations came out about Covid-19. With regards to playing tennis indoors, it seems that masks are required to be worn. After searching the internet high and low for the regulation, which I could not find, I called Linn County Health to clarify. Eventually, I reached person I needed to talk to about the regulation of having masks while playing tennis. I expressed my concerns over not getting enough oxygen and the mask obstructing the view of the court at times when looking down and further related my concerns over liability. They took the time to read the regulation and told me the wording was vague. Unfortunately, the only answer they could give me was that the vague wording is not clear and we would not be out of compliance if we were not to wear a mask, but it was recommended we do wear a mask. They said they would send my request to the governor’s office for final revue. I then heard from the Linn County Health Department who had talked to the governor’s office and they had clarified the vague wording. Their clarification was that as long as players could maintain social distancing while playing, they were not required to wear a mask, but wearing a mask was recommended.
That's the latest on the Covid-19 front. Let's stay safe out there.
Darryl Kealy, ATC Head Pro / Manager
