Coronavirus update

Last updated on Friday October 16 at 9.20am

Please note, this is an ever-changing situation and our advice may change at short notice. We recommend that you check our website regularly for the latest advice.

October 16 update:

Following the implementation of the Government’s tiered system, included below are the official implications of these for playing table tennis.

Tier 1 – medium

• Under-18s and individuals with a disability can continue to play in bubbles of up to 15 players (please see below for further guidance on bubbles)
• Coaches from a tier 2 or 3 area can continue to run sessions for U18 players and/or individuals with a disability in a tier 1 area
• Over-18s can continue to take part in indoor sport in bubbles of six or less (please see below for further guidance on bubbles)
• Clubs can continue to operate under the participant guidelines outlined above, whilst following Table Tennis England Ready to Return guidelines
• Local leagues can continue to operate, as long as clubs abide by the rule of 6 and follow all guidelines set out by Table Tennis England and the Government. Players from tier 2 or 3 areas should not take part in league matches in a tier 1 area
• Bars and restaurants, including any food or drink facilities inside a clubhouse/leisure facility, can open in accordance with the latest government guidance. The hospitality areas selling food and drink (such as cafes and bars) must close between 10pm and 5am. The wider sports facility is not subject to the 10pm-5am closure restrictions
• Local competitions and 1*s can continue in tier 1 areas. Local competitions and 1* events should not accept entries from players in tier 2 or 3 areas

Tier 2 – high

• Under-18s and individuals with a disability can continue to play in bubbles of up to 15 players (please see below for further guidance on bubbles)
• Coaches from a tier 2 or 3 area can continue to run sessions for U18 players and/or individuals with a disability
• Over-18s from a tier 2 area must only take part in indoor sport with someone from their own household or support bubble
• Clubs can continue to operate for U18s or individuals with a disability in bubbles of up to 15 players and for adults when playing with someone from their own household or support bubble
• Local leagues should not take place in tier 2 areas at this time
• Bars and restaurants, including any food or drink facilities inside a clubhouse/leisure facility, can open in accordance with the latest government guidance. The hospitality areas selling food and drink (such as cafes and bars) must close between 10pm and 5am. The wider sports facility is not subject to the 10pm-5am closure restrictions
• No local competitions or 1* events should take place in a tier 2 area. Players from tier 2 areas should not enter a competition in a tier 1 area

Tier 3 – very high

• Under-18s and individuals with a disability can continue to play in bubbles of up to 15 players (please see below for further guidance on bubbles)
• Coaches from a tier 2 or 3 area can continue to run sessions for U18 players and/or individuals with a disability
• Over-18s from a tier 3 area must only take part in indoor sport with someone from their own household or support bubble
• Clubs can continue to operate for U18’s or individuals’ with a disability in bubbles of up to 15 players and for adults when playing with someone from their own household or support bubble
• Local leagues should not take place in tier 3 areas at this time
• Bars and restaurants, including any food or drink facilities inside a clubhouse/leisure facility, can open in accordance with the latest government guidance. The hospitality areas selling food and drink (such as cafes and bars) must close between 10pm and 5am. The wider sports facility is not subject to the 10pm-5am closure restrictions
• No local competitions or 1* events should take place in a tier 3 area. Players from tier 3 areas should not enter a competition in a tier 1 area