Player Memo Update - 5th July 2022

The PTTA Inc. Management Committee,
Tuesday 5th July 2022

PLAYER MEMO – 3rd July 2022

TTSA Winter Competition

Payneham has fielded 8 teams in TTSA Winter Competition which commenced in May 2022, split over Monday and Tuesday evenings.

TTSA Competition will use the Payneham stadium on the following evenings, so it will be closed to regular sessions. Also detailed are the sessions it is available to Payneham players.

Monday’s (Dates open / closed)

From 29th August the Club will be open every Monday evening to Payneham players as TTSA Winter Competition at Payneham has concluded.

Tuesday’s (Dates open / closed)

From 20th September 2022 the Club will be open every Tuesday evening to Payneham players as TTSA Winter Competition at Payneham has concluded.

The PTTA Inc. Management Committee
3rd July 2022

Player Memo Update

Memorial Service for Gail Adams

Hi All

Re - Gail Adams Memorial Service

Just confirming the family of Gail Adams is organising a Memorial Service at the Club in lieu that Gail’s funeral service was a small, intimate family affair.

Gail, a long-time player, and Life Member at Payneham, plus regular in North-Eastern Hills competition as well as many local tournaments and competitions passed away in May 2022.

Gail’s daughter, Lyn is arranging the light refreshments and the Club will support the day.

Everyone who knew Gail is encouraged and welcome to attend, noting that the event has been promoted to TTSA, NEHTTA and to other Clubs.

The Club will remain open between the Saturday morning and afternoon session, so effectively no lunchtime closure, players attending Saturday afternoon are encouraged to attend earlier, likewise Saturday morning players are encouraged to stay after their session.

The PTTA Inc. Management Committee
30th June 2022

PLAYER MEMO - 25th May 2022

TTSA Winter Competition

Payneham has fielded 8 teams in TTSA Winter Competition which commenced earlier this month, split over Monday and Tuesday evenings.

Good luck to all players and teams.

Programs for each Division are posted on the the Club’s Competition Noticeboard.

TTSA Competition will use the Payneham stadium on the following evenings, so it will be closed to regular sessions.

Monday’s (Dates closed)

• 27th June 2022 – DIV 5 playing
• 11th July 2022 – DIV 5 playing
• 1st August 2022 – DIV 1 playing
• 8th August 2022 – DIV 1 playing
• 15th August 2022 – DIV 3 playing
• 22nd August 2022 – DIV 3 playing

Tuesday’s (Dates closed)

• 21st June 2022 – DIV 4 playing
• 28th June 2022 – DIV 4 playing
• 2nd August 2022 – DIV 2 playing
• 9th August 2022 – DIV 2 playing
• 16th August 2022 – DIV 6 playing
• 23rd August 2022 – DIV 6 playing
• 6th September 2022 – Finals DIV 6 and DIV 8
• 13th September 2022 – Finals State League and DIV 2

North Eastern Hills TTA – Winter Competition

NEHTTA winter competition has commenced.

Good luck to the many Payneham Players participating.

The NEHTTA Program is posted on the Club’s Noticeboard and the weekly results, player details and team tables will be posted also.

The PTTA Inc. Management Committee
25th May 2022

Player Memo - 24th May 2022

The PTTA Inc. Management Committee advises the recent passing of two long term and respected Payneham players and respected members of the SA Table Tennis community, Gail Adams and Alex Smiech.

On behalf of all involved at Payneham the Club passes on deepest sympathies to the families and friends of Gail and Alex.

Vale – Gail Adams

Gail was a former player for Payneham in TTSA Winter Competition, a regular on the tournament circuit and still actively involved in playing at the Club. Gail was well known and respected in the SA Table Tennis community and will be surely missed. She was awarded Life Membership of the Payneham Table Tennis Academy in 2015, an honour thoroughly deserved for efforts over many years.

Gail’s daughter, Lyn has advised the Club that the family will initially hold a private service to celebrate the life of Gail, but in the near future will hold a memorial service at Payneham. The Club will advise as details are sorted.

Vale – Alex Smiech

Alex and Val were regular members of Payneham, as players but also acting as Group Leaders for the Sunday afternoon session. Alex played many years of high-level competition for Payneham as well as in the North-Eastern Hills competition for Tea Tree Gully. He often participated with great success in the Veteran’s tournaments, a regular in and was always willing for a game.

The Club has been advised the service for Alex will be held:

Friday 27th May 2022, commencing at 10.30am (All Welcome)
Influencers Church Paradise Campus
57 Darley Road, Paradise

The PTTA Inc. Management Committee
Monday 24th May 2022

Player Memo - 17th April 2022

NEHTTA Summer Competition

Last week the Summer Competition for the North-Eastern Hills (NEHTTA) concluded, with many players attending Payneham participating.

Final Results

Congratulations to the winners, finalists and all other Payneham members who played in the NEHTTA Summer competition.

NEHTTA Winter competition starts in mid-May 2022, good luck to all participating.

The PTTA Inc. Management Committee
Sunday 17th April 2022

Player Memo - 17th April 2022

COVID-19 Update

• With COVID-19 cases still high in SA, please note the following before attending the Club.
• With recent easing of restrictions, the wearing of face masks between games is now optional.
• QR code scanning is optional but you must complete the Daily Attendance Form so the money can be reconciled.

*** A CHECKLIST FOR EVERYONE ***

ENTERING OUR CLUB

Confirm you DON'T have any of the following symptoms:

Confirm that you HAVE NOT been to any COVID-19 Hotspots or Areas of Concern in the past 2 weeks

Confirm you ARE NOT a close or casual contact of someone with COVID-19

You must be fully VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19 to enter our Club

The wearing of a Face Mask is now optional between games

Upon entry you will need to check-in by:

• Fill in the Attendance Sheet (incl. ph details)

The PTTA Inc. Management Committee
Sunday 17th April 2022

Player Memo – 7th April 2022

Club Opening Times - Easter Long Weekend

The PTTA Management Committee would like to advise ALL members that the Easter Long Weekend opening times are as follows:

Friday 15th April 2022	9:30am to 12:00pm	OPEN
	1:00pm to 5:00pm	OPEN
	7:00pm to 10:30pm	OPEN
Saturday 16th April 2022	8:30am to 12:00pm	OPEN
	1:00pm to 5:00pm	OPEN
Sunday 17th April 2022	8:30am to 12:30pm	OPEN
	1:00pm to 4:00pm	CLOSED
Monday 18th April 2022	9:30am to 3:00pm	OPEN
	7:00pm to 11:00pm	OPEN

Wishing all the Members a safe and happy Easter period.

The PTTA Inc. Management Committee
Thursday 7th April 2022

Player Memo – 17th March 2022

Changes to Social Activities Funding Arrangements

Open Letter to all Payneham Social Players

PTTA Inc. Management Committee,
Thursday 17th March 2022

Player Memo Update – 7th March 2022

The PTTA Inc. Management Committee,
Monday 7th March 2022

Player Memo Update – 12th January 2022

*** URGENT *** Player Memo #3 Update – 9th January 2022

When the Club reopens you will be required to complete this Confirmation of Vaccination declaration the first time you return to the Club.

DO NOT print the form, we will have copies at the Club.

You will need to bring evidence of your vaccination status when attending the Club, verbal advice will not be accepted.

We are sharing the form with you, so you know what to expect.

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Confirmation of Vaccination (COVID-19) Status

The PTTA Inc. Management Committee at the meeting of the 3rd of January 2022, cancelled the Special General Meeting scheduled for 9th of January 2022 due to the worsening outbreak of COVID-19 positive cases in South Australia.

At the same meeting, the Management Committee approved the following Vaccination Policy for people to play table tennis at Payneham.

1. All persons playing and visiting Payneham Table Tennis Academy, over the age of twelve years must have received two doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccination. Original evidence either thru a government managed App or hard copy of the Vaccination Certificates must be sighted (only once) by a Committee Member.
2. To continue playing or visiting Payneham the person must receive a third dose / booster within 6 months of the date of the second dose, otherwise their approval status to play at Payneham will lapse. Again, proof of the third dose / booster must be sighted (only once) by a Committee Member.

Player Name: _______________________________________________________
(If you are known at the Club by another name, please insert both)

Signed by the Player/Visitor as being understood: _______________________

Sighted & Dated by Committee Member: _______________________________

Please Note – To respect your privacy this document will be kept on file and only available to the PTTA Inc. Management Committee. The Club will provide only an updated list of persons to Group Leaders of players / visitors who have had their Vaccination Status Confirmed.<

Once evidence is sighted you will not be required to provide proof of vaccination at each session.

PTTA Inc. Management Committee
9th January 2022

*** URGENT *** - Player Memo #2 Update – 9th January 2022

** Vaccination Policy for Payneham Table Tennis Academy **

1. All persons playing and visiting Payneham Table Tennis Academy, over the age of twelve years must have received two doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccination. Original evidence either thru a government managed App or hard copy of the Vaccination Certificates must be sighted (only once) by a Committee Member.
2. To continue playing or visiting Payneham the person must receive a third dose / booster within 6 months of the date of the second dose, otherwise their approval status to play at Payneham will lapse. Again, proof of the third dose / booster must be sighted (only once) by a Committee Member.
3. Players are to complete the ‘Confirmation of Vaccination Form’ prior to playing table tennis at Payneham and are required to initially show evidence of having received two doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccination. Before six months has passed from the date of the second dose the member is to show evidence of a third / booster dose. Provision for future booster doses will also apply based on best known medical research.
4. All players completing their ‘Confirmation of Vaccination Form’ will be provided with a copy of COVID-19 Safe Playing Rules, prepared by the Club which will incorporate mandatory SA Health conditions for ‘indoor activities’ plus additional requirements deemed necessary by the PTTA Inc. Management Committee.
5. To play table tennis at Payneham once the Club reopens, points 1 to 4 are not negotiable and the Club will not, under any circumstances accept verbal advice of various stages of vaccination. If you can’t receive any of the approved COVID-19 vaccines for medical reasons, then the Club will need to see your immunisation statement and COVID-19 Digital Certificate, providing confirmation that your condition has been listed on the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR).

It is our aim to ensure that Payneham provides a safe, hygienic and COVID-19 mindful facility for the playing of table tennis and for the wellbeing of all our members as we learn to live with the virus.

The PTTA Inc. Management Committee
9th January 2022

*** URGENT *** Player Memo #1 Update – 9th January 2022

** Background for Vaccination Policy for Payneham Table Tennis Academy **

The PTTA inc. Management Committee, notes the following timeline:

Management Committee – 6th December 2021, concerns over rising cases of COVID-19 in SA including new Omicron variant since the SA Border has been reopened.

Management Committee – 6th December 2021, approved calling a Special General Meeting to put a motion to introduce a Vaccination Policy to the Membership, scheduled for 9th January 2022.

Management Committee – 13th December 2021, cancelled all proposed and scheduled Social Activities leading up to the Xmas / New Year Festive period due to COVID-19 positive cases increasing.

Management Committee – 20th December 2021, raised concerns over complacency in adhering to COVID-19 Safe protocols during some sessions, reiterating the restrictions concerning face masks, drinking, social distancing, and use of hand sanitiser etc.

Management Committee – 29th December 2021, closed the Club in response to the surging number of COVID-19 positive cases in SA, plus the continued level of complacency and the advice that a small group that were blatantly defying the COVID-19 Safe protocols.

Management Committee – 31st December 2021, reaffirmed its position on closure of the Club as the number of positive COVID-19 cases surged in SA, hospitalisations were on the rise, advice while at times conflicting from the SA Government was to minimise mobility in the community.

Management Committee – 3rd January 2022, voted on the cancellation of the Special General Meeting scheduled for 9th January 2022 as it would be unwise to call for a large gathering while SA COVID-19 cases and community transmission continued to rise alarmingly in the SA.

Management Committee – 3rd January 2022, voted on the introduction of a Vaccination Policy, using the parameters within the Club’s Constitution allowing the Management Committee to conduct the Clubs’ affairs in a responsible manner.

Management Committee – 3rd January 2022, voted on a careful and orderly reopening of the Club as indications by SA Government is that indoor activities would not go into lockdown. It was acknowledged that some members want the opportunity to continue to play table tennis. The reopening will be under strict guidelines of a Vaccination Policy, and the introduction of new strict COVID-19 Safe Rules.

For any further background members can re-read previous Player Memo’s issued by the PTTA Inc. Management Committee - all listed on the Club’s website.

The PTTA Inc. Management Committee
9th January 2022

URGENT - *** SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING – CANCELLED ***

Please be advised that the PTTA Inc. Management Committee held its recent meeting on 3rd January 2022 and has decided the following:

1. Due to the continuing increase in COVID-19 positive cases in SA, and the heightened risk of exposure to the virus in a large group gathering the Management Committee has cancelled the Special General Meeting scheduled for Sunday 9th January 2022 at 1.00pm.
2. The Special General Meeting will not be rescheduled, instead the PTTA Inc. Management Committee has taken upon itself to implement a ‘Vaccination Policy’ modelled around the original motion, but further extended as scientific evidence confirms the significant health benefits and reduced risk to those that have been double vaccinated. A ‘booster’ or third dose condition will be included.
3. The PTTA Inc. Management Committee is developing a new set of COVID-19 Safe Guidelines for the Club, which will incorporate those mandated by SA Health and already outlined in the Club’s COVID-Safe-Plan, plus additional restrictions the Management Committee deem necessary. If you come to play table tennis at Payneham you will be required to adhere to them, they will be non-negotiable as compliance will be paramount.
4. We are being asked to live with COVID-19 as the ‘new norm’, and although positive COVID-19 case numbers continue to increase at a concerning rate in SA the Government, at this stage seems unwilling to put ‘indoor activities’ into a lockdown. In response to this the temporary closure of the Club has allowed the Management Committee to implement:
   • A Vaccination Policy for the Club
   • Stricter COVID-19 Safe Guidelines for playing table tennis at the Club
5. The Management Committee is now looking at the timing for implementation of the above and then to re-open the Club for those who want to play table tennis in the new COVID-19 environment.

So, we ask that you remain patient while we complete our documentation, while continuing to review the Club’s webpage, and encourage anyone not registered on the Club’s emailing database to sign-up.

We also need time to work with the Group Leaders, ensuring we have sufficient qualified persons willing to attend and manage the sessions within the expectations of the Management Committee, noting that is a divided and difficult decision as we have many vulnerable members.

We also suggest for those Members that have been double vaccinated to get your documentation in order, once the Club re-opens you will be required to provide evidence of double vaccination (only once) from an appropriate authority – Certificate in hard copy or Government App.

*** Verbal advice of being double vaccinated will not be accepted under any circumstances.

The PTTA Inc. Management Committee
Tuesday 4th January 2022

*** URGENT *** Player Memo Update – 31st December 2021

To further elaborate the PTTA Inc. Management Committee closed the Club for the interim for two main reasons:

1. Safety and the wellbeing of our Members, Group Leaders, and other Volunteers, while we receive clear advice from SA Health and the SA Government, which has been constantly conflicting and changing, but also, until we have a clear understanding of the impact of the recent COVID-19 outbreak in SA.

   On this point many issues were outlined in the Player Memo 29th December 2021, however since taking the decision to close the Club when SA COVID daily positive case numbers were recorded at 995, we have had a continue rise in the case numbers of 1,472, 1,374 and now a record breaking 2,093.

   There are more than 11,000 active cases of COVID-19 currently in SA.

   SA has now experienced 4 deaths of people having tested positive to COVID-19 in the recent outbreak. A number which is expected to grow in coming days / weeks.

   At the time of taking the decision the most recent modelling indicated that daily infected cases numbers could rise to 4,000 per day, this is now likely to increase to 6,000 daily and within the next 7-10 days based on new modelling.

   Hospitalisation is increasing and the queues for people wanting to have a COVID-19 test, and then to receive the result of the test continues to be long and unacceptable.

2. Compliance – simply put we are failing at many sessions to adhere to the strict COVID-19 restrictions placed on the Club as part of our COVID-SAFE-PLAN, due to two factors – complacency and defiance.

   The Player Memo issued 20th December 2021, clearly identified the responsibilities of Members attending Payneham in relation to COVID-19 restrictions, the Club’s expectations, and our obligations under the COVID-SAFE-PLAN. People are becoming complacent in following the rules.

   However, more disturbing to the Committee has been the discovery that a small group of attending players are in blatant defiance of the COVID-19 rules. Now a message to you from the Committee. We know who you are, we know your tactics and the Committee is appalled that someone would fraudulently give incorrect names, contact numbers, not check-in with QR codes, fail to wear masks, write ineligible details on the attendance sheet etc.

   You are showing a total disrespect for the Club and your fellow members so to those few – take this on board, if your selfish, irresponsible defiance continues you will be asked to leave, and the Committee will revoke your membership. Do not test our resolve on this or you will be exited from Payneham permanently.

   A breach of COVID-19 regulations by an organisation can result in a penalty of $5,000.

   A copy of the Club’s latest COVID-SAFE-PLAN 28 December 2021 is at the Club for your perusal – the most recent copy is ALWAYS available. The latest version is also on the Club’s web page.

Lastly, the Committee acknowledges the following.

• The SA Government has not put ‘indoor activities’ into lockdown, the closure of Payneham has been a decision taken solely by the Management Committee and we stand by that path.
• For some reason, unbeknown to the masses and while the SA Health Chief Officer is spruiking ‘stay at home’ during NYE, Adelaide Oval is schedule to hold a Big Bash cricket match tonight with a maximum of 25,000 people able to attend. For the life of us – WHY?

There will be NO playing of table tennis at Payneham until further notice.

If people are still unhappy, you have either not understood the situation SA is facing or are happy to take your chances by still wanting to play and move around the community. Some have questioned the Committee’s authority to impose such as decision for the Club.

So, to remove any question about the legitimacy about the PTTA Inc. Management Committee’s decision I refer to Sections 13.1 a) and b) as well as 13.2 a) and b) of the Club’s Constitution.

We are simply acting in a responsible manner in conducting the Club’s affairs on the basis that which we were elected to perform.

The Management Committee will be meeting on Monday 3rd January 2022 and will advise of further updates as decisions are taken.

Wishing everyone a Safe New Year & Better 2022!

The PTTA Inc. Management Committee
Friday 31st December 2021

URGENT NOTICE

No playing Table Tennis until further notice

The PTTA Inc. Management Committee has taken the decision today to effectively close the Club, effective, from Thursday 30th December 2021 (no sessions this Thursday).

There will be NO playing of table tennis at Payneham until further notice.

We have taken this decision based on the following:

• The rapid increase in positive COVID-19 cases in SA, including the new Omicron variant which is now the dominant strain in SA. SA Health has predicted that the effect of the more contagious Omicron variant will result in a doubling of case numbers every 3-4 days in SA,
• The SA Government is requesting the community to reduce their mobility, encouraging people to work from home where possible, cancelling much of the elective surgery in anticipation of an influx in hospitalisation, introducing mandatory third dose / booster shots for all frontline workers, implementing further density / activity restrictions – we see the writing on the wall with the new wave of COVID-19 infections for indoor activities,
• Community transmission of COVID-19 is now high and increasing daily in SA, from previously only having cases from returned overseas travellers,
• Increasing number of exposure sites in Adelaide, with the delay in COVID-19 testing and acknowledgment of returned results causing concern that people are active in the community while infected, and without their knowledge,
• There are members attending the Club who have elected not to receive a vaccination, and the Club is reviewing its position on vaccination at the Special General Meeting scheduled for 9th January 2022,
• We have a large group of vulnerable members attending the Club and we are not wanting to unnecessarily put those members, the Group Leaders, and other volunteers at risk as SA enters a period of continued uncertainty,
• With the current situation of COVID-19 in SA members are electing to voluntarily stay away from the Club, attendance at recent sessions has been 30-50% compared to previous numbers, and together with the Festive period / school holidays, imminent heat period we continue to expect attendance to remain low.

Simply put, the PTTA Inc. Management Committee is taking a cautious ‘wait and see’ approach with how the new COVID-19 wave of infection in SA will impact the community and believe that the playing of table tennis while enjoyable and an integral part of our lives should not be the immediate focus.

Thanks for your understanding & Stay Safe

The PTTA Inc. Management Committee
Wednesday 29th December 2021

Player Memo – 22nd December 2021

Festive Period Opening Times

The PTTA Inc. Management Committee would like to confirm the opening times for the Festive / New Year period.

The club will remain OPEN for ALL sessions throughout the Festive / New Year period, including Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

The Management Committee would like to sincerely thank the Group Leaders for their time and dedication throughout 2021 as well as other Club Volunteers for their continued support, in what has been an interesting and challenging year for everyone.

Please take care over the Festive Period and stay safe and we look forward to seeing everyone for a safer, kinder and a prosperous 2022.

If you have any queries over the coming period, please email [email protected] or call the Club (08) 8332 3676.

The PTTA Inc. Management Committee
Wednesday 22nd December 2021

Player Memo Update – 20th December 2021

COVID-19 Restrictions Update

Confirming that PTTA Inc. Management Committee at the meeting of Monday 6th December 2021 discussed the ongoing implications of the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions. Our concerns remain high as the COVID-19 cases and exposures sites increase in SA.

Please take the below as a timely reminder how we ALL need to contribute to the Club remaining safe and open:

• Each alternate hallway chair has been turned and is not available for use to ensure social distancing, please DO NOT rearrange the furniture.
• Please DO NOT place your bags / clothing on ‘available’ chairs for sitting.
• Players are required to use hand sanitiser provided by the Club upon entering the stadium and frequently throughout their playing session.
• Players are required to use the QR Code for checking in, as well as manually completing the attendance sheet, ensuring that your name is legible (and correct).
• Toilet Areas are restricted to two persons at a time.
• Kitchen Area can operate under previous conditions but only four people per time.
• Emphasis on social distancing of 1.5metres must be adhered to, where practical.
• There is to be NO hand shaking at the conclusion of games.

QR check-in or Manual check-in is NOT OPTIONAL, if you deliberately choose not to check-in, you will be asked to leave.

Face Masks – Are Mandatory

• Players waiting to play will be required to wear a face mask covering their nose and mouth.
• Masks can be removed while playing.
• The Club has a supply of masks available, if required – please see the Group Leader.
• Please do not discard used face masks at the Club.
• All players not wearing a face mask while drinking or eating are required to be seated. This is NOT optional.

So, to be very clear – standing, holding a water bottle, and not wearing a face mask DOES NOT CONSTITUTE DRINKING.

Please support the Management Committee and Group Leaders and do the ‘right thing’, if people fail to adhere to the above requirements they may be asked to leave, if there is ongoing flouting of the COVID-19 rules then the Committee may review players membership.

This is not negotiable under the directive of SA Health and supported by the PTTA Inc. Management Committee.

Thanks & Stay Safe

The PTTA Inc. Management Committee
Monday 20th December 2021

Membership in December 2021

There are approximately 300 active members of the club.

Player Memo Update – 13th December 2021

ALL SOCIAL ACTIVITIES CANCELLED

• The recent opening of the SA border to interstate travellers, including those in regions / cities where COVID outbreaks are still under management and new cases confirmed daily.
• The advice of the new Omicron variant of COVID arriving in Australia, and that possible COVID-19 cases under investigation in SA may also be the new variant.
• The lack of information released by WHO and SA Health about the new Omicron variant and what is known about the new strain.
• The number of new daily cases in SA advised by SA Health since the border re-opened and the fact that we now have community transmission in SA.
• The number of exposure sites in SA, and close to the Club is of a major concern in particular the Norwood cluster.

Based on the above information, the PTTA Inc. Management Committee has confirmed and agreed, via email over the weekend that the following is to occur:

On this basis the PTTA Inc. Management Committee advises that NO Social Events / Activities are to be organised for the near future, including and specifically Xmas’s break-ups. The decision is effective immediately.

This is not a decision that has been made by the Group Leaders, it has been taken by the PTTA Inc. Management Committee.

It includes activities in the Club, in the adjacent park or elsewhere.

PTTA Inc. Management Committee
Monday 13th December 2021

Player Memo Update – 12th December 2021

NOTICE of Special General Meeting
on Sunday 9th January 2022 at 1.00pm, at the Club

The PTTA Inc. Management Committee confirms its decision to call a Special General Meeting for 9th January 2022 at 1.00pm

Under Section 23, Point b) members must be given 28 days’ notice of the meeting and the notice must explain the purpose of the meeting, and Under Section 23, Point c) if an unexpected and urgent issue arises the Committee may reduce notification period to a minimum of 14 days – the notification must explain the purpose of the meeting.

Motion supported unanimously by the PTTA Inc. Management Committee at its meeting of Monday 6th December 2021 and to be voted for:

“Payneham Table Tennis Academy Incorporated Management Committee is proposing that only financial members that have received two doses of any approved COVID-19 vaccine and provide appropriate evidence either through a physical copy of the vaccination certificate or through the MyGov or SAGov App to personnel nominated by the Committee can attend the Club, effective Monday 17th January 2022.”

Note – If the above motion is approved, there will one week’s grace for Members to provide the required evidence, noting that verbal advice will not suffice.

Agenda

• Confirmation of Attendees
• Confirmation of Number 2021-22 Membership (only +18yo)
• Confirmation of Quorum Numbers
• Vote and Decision on the Motion

This is your Club and an especially prominent issue, so ALL members are encouraged to attend the Special General Meeting and cast their vote.

There will be NO discussion - the motion will simply be put to a vote by a show of hands.

Quorum for a Special General Meeting is 5% of the membership (aged above 18 years).

No proxy vote or postal vote can be accepted.

PTTA Inc. Management Committee
Sunday 12th December 2021

Player Memo Update – 17th August 2021

Annual General Meeting – 22nd August 2021

The Club will hold its Annual General Meeting on Sunday, 22nd August 2021, commencing at 2.00pm. For those want to play (free of charge) prior to the meeting the Club will be open from 11.00am.

For anyone interested there are Nomination Forms at the Club for the 2021-22 Management Committee, and the position of the Club’s Public Officer will also be declared vacant.

This is your Club so please make an extra effort to attend!

Please note that as the AGM will be conducted indoors to comply with SA Health COVID Directions face masks will be required by attending Members for the duration of the meeting. The Club will ensure that a supply of disposable face masks is available, as well as hand sanitiser.

COVID Restrictions Update

As announced at the recent SA Premiers briefing there were further easing of SA Lockdown restrictions, effective Thursday 12.01am 12th August 2021.

Some restrictions will remain, and the Club will remain open under the following conditions:

• Each alternate hallway chair has been turned and is not available for use to ensure social distancing.
• Players are required to use hand sanitiser provided by the Club upon entering the stadium.
• Players are required to use the QR Code for checking in, as well as manually completing the attendance sheet (as per previous).
• Toilet Areas are restricted to two persons at a time.
• Kitchen Area can operate under previous conditions but only four people per time.
• Emphasis on social distancing and one person per 2 sq metres must be adhered to.
• Importantly the playing of doubles will be permitted.

Players waiting to play will be required to wear a face mask covering their nose and mouth. Masks can be removed while playing. The Club has a supply of masks available, if required – please see the Group Leader. Please do not discard used face masks at the Club.

This is not negotiable under the directive of SA Health and supported by the PTTA Management Committee.

The Club is now accepting NEW Members with the easing of the SA Restrictions, effective immediate.

The Club can now accept non-playing spectators, one person per player – as space in the Club permits.

The TOTAL NUMBER of Persons in the Club at any one time will be LIMITED to 50.

(Despite our COVID Safe Management Plan, updated 12th August 2021 - allowing 202 persons.)

For the latest COVID updates, Player Memo’s, Group Leader Circulars, SA Health Club COVID Safe Plan updates etc., please refer to the Clubs COVID Noticeboard (formerly the old photo noticeboard).

Training Room Upgrade / New Court Barriers

The Club has been successful in securing an equipment upgrade grant (50%) from Table Tennis SA for the purchase of HiAce Flooring for the Training Room as well as 25 new barriers for the courts.

The Training Room will be set-up as a dedicated facility, using the training robotic machine. The Training Room will be cleared of surplus items (chairs, sofa, old table etc.) and the Committee will prepare guidelines for use by ALL Members.

Player Membership 2021-22

As previously advised the PTTA Management Committee inc. at its June 2021 meeting approved a motion to increase the Annual Membership to $10.00.

Our membership year is the same as the financial year in this case 1st July 2021 to 30th June 2022, so renewals are now due.

Thanks & Stay Safe

The PTTA Inc. Management Committee
Tuesday 17th August 2021

Player Memo Update – 4th August 2021

The PTTA Inc. Management Committee
Wednesday 4th August 2021

URGENT NOTICE – Club Reopening – Wednesday 28th July 2021

Player Memo – Tuesday 27th July 2021

As announced this morning at the SA Premiers briefing there will be an easing of SA Lockdown restrictions, effective 12.01am Wednesday 28th July 2021.

Some restrictions will remain, however with Club’s original capacity (100%) under the COVID Safe Management Plan of 407 persons, now reverted to 25% under the recent restrictions allows the Club to reopen with 101 persons for training, but not competition.

As of Wednesday 28th July 2021, morning session the Club will reopen under the following guidelines:

• Each alternate hallway chair will be turned and not available for use to ensure social distancing.
• Players will be required to use hand sanitiser provided by the Club upon entering the stadium.
• Players will be required to use the QR Code for checking in, as well as manually completing the attendance sheet (as per previous).
• Toilet Areas will be limited to 1 person at a time.
• Kitchen Area can operate under previous conditions but only 2 people per time.
• Players waiting to play will be required to wear a face mask over their nose and mouth. Masks can be removed while playing. The Club will arrange for masks to be available, if required – please see the Group Leader.
• Players are requested to only attend their usual sessions prior to the SA Lockdown.
• Emphasis on social distancing and 1 person per 4 sq metres must be adhered to.

Importantly doubles will be allowed based on the following:

• Our building court area is approximately 280 sq metres in total divided by 5 courts, so approximately 56 sq metres per playing court. This effectively equates to 14 sq metres per person. We can only ever have 20 persons in the 280 sq metre court playing area.
• The hallway, lounge area and other rooms total approximately 127 sq metres so the PTTA Management Committee Inc. is willing to allow another 30 persons, thus achieving the 25% capacity in these areas.

The TOTAL NUMBER of Persons in the Club at any one time will be LIMITED to 50.

(Despite our COVID Safe Management Plan allowing 101 persons.)

The Club, for the interim will only accept returning members and NOT Any New Members – this is consistent with the notion of NO Competition Sport as these are new players to our playing group.

Thanks & Stay Safe

The PTTA Inc. Management Committee
Tuesday 27th July 2021

URGENT NOTICE - SA Goes into 7 Day Lockdown

Player Memo – Tuesday 20th July 2021

As announced this morning at the SA Premiers briefing SA will go into a 7 Day Lockdown, effective from Tuesday 20th July 2021 commencing from 6.00pm.

The SA Premier has announced 5 reasons to leave home:

• Care and compassion grounds
• Essential work
• Purchasing essential goods
• Medical reasons including getting COVID tested or vaccinated.
• Exercise with those in your household

Masks must be worn in public places.

Payneham Table Tennis Academy Inc. will be CLOSED for the next 7 days to comply with the SA Health directive.

The PTTA Management Committee will review the re-opening of the Club after 6.00pm on Tuesday 27th July 2021, after the initial 7 Day Lockdown concludes, pending further advice from SA Health.

Thanks & Stay Safe

The PTTA Inc. Management Committee
Tuesday 20th July 2021

URGENT NOTICE

Player Memo – Monday 19th July 2021

As per the directive from the SA Premiers Conference held at 4.00pm (ACST) today, Payneham Table Tennis Club Inc. will be required to adhere to the new restrictions and CLOSE all Sessions from midnight, Monday 19th July 2021.

The Club will not be open for any playing and / or coaching sessions for the following days:

• Tuesday 20th July 2021
• Wednesday 21st July 2021
• Thursday 22nd July 2021
• Friday 23rd July 2021

Before making any decisions beyond this Friday 23rd July 2021 the PTTA Management Committee will await the outcome of the SA Premiers briefing scheduled for this Friday.

Thanks & Stay Safe

The PTTA Inc. Management Committee
Monday 19th July 2021

Player Memo – 8th July 2021

The PTTA Inc. Management Committee
Thursday 8th July 2021