<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class=""><div class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><<< Leagues Postponed / Open Play Remains >>></span></div><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><div class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><br class=""></span></div>All,</span><div class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><br class=""></span></div><div class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class="">With the rapid escalation of the Coronavirus and its impact on our daily lives, we want to remind everyone that first and foremost, our responsibility is for the safety of our players and members. We have been monitoring guidance from many resources - federal, state and local. We’re also monitoring decisions by other scholastic groups as they obviously affect the daily routine of our shared families. The strive is to be compliant and cooperative with all agencies.</span></div><div class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><br class=""></span></div><div class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class="">In accordance with the department of health recommendations on eliminating gatherings of 50 or more people, GVTTC shall adhere to this policy effective immediately. <b class="">Until further notice, all GVTTC league play will be suspended but will allow for open play in accordance with Rochester Sports Garden policy and practices. </b> Obviously the space is already rented by the club so if RSG is open you can use it. To be clear, if you attend open play GVTTC takes the position that you are attending on your own free will and not through any required league rules. Basically, with all due respect, you’re on your own. </span></div><div class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><br class=""></span></div><div class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class="">If you choose to show up for open play, we <b class="">highly</b> recommend that you refrain from hand shakes and simply wish your opponent a good match verbally. Avoid contact and I’d also recommend bringing and using a personal hand sanitizer. Remember, the ball is plastic and that goes back and forth many times when serving and can be even more of a challenge.</span></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">----------</div><div class=""><b style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><i class="">Rochester Sports Garden communicated the following to me yesterday. </i></b></div><div class=""><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" class=""><i class="">We have started intensifying our disinfecting regiment and have added an electrostatic disinfectant sprayer to the regiment. High touch surfaces will be getting disinfected at least once daily and often more often. We are adding a handwashing station, and we are posting awareness signage.</i></span></div><div class=""><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family: tahoma, sans-serif;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 15.693333625793457px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><i class="">At this time there is still a low risk in Monroe County but due to the escalating situation, we will be holding events without spectators starting Sunday, March 15<sup class="">th</sup>. </i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 15.693333625793457px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><i class="">We are asking players to suspend after game high five and or handshakes. A verbal good game is still a good option. </i></span></p></div><div class=""><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><div dir="ltr" class=""></div></div></div></div><div class="">------------</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px;" class="">So, open play will consist of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday during normal times but is subject to change consistent with Rochester Sports Garden ongoing adjustments to facility use.</span></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class="">Furthermore, I’ll refer all of you to the Monroe County Coronavirus Resources</span></div><div class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><a href="https://www2.monroecounty.gov/health-coronavirus" class="">https://www2.monroecounty.gov/health-coronavirus</a></span></div><div class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><br class=""></span></div><div class=""><strong style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Lucida Grande", Verdana, Lucida, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: center; font-size: 14px;" class="">Monroe County COVID-19 Hotline: (585) 753-5555 or email <a href="mailto:COVID19@MonroeCounty.gov" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(25, 78, 132); text-decoration: none;" class="">COVID19@MonroeCounty.gov</a></strong></div><div class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><br class=""></span></div><div class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><br class=""></span></div><div class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class="">At this time, both the banquet and Bob Brickell tournament are still a go but are subject to change as we continue to monitor the situation.</span></div><div class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><br class=""></span></div><div class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class="">We look forward to our clubs community participation in helping get us back to hitting balls soon.</span></div><div class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class=""><br class=""></span></div><div class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class="">Sincerely,</span></div><div class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class="">Andre Maronian </span></div><div class=""><span style="font-size: 14px;" class="">President GVTTC</span></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class=""><img alt="Coronavirus spreads just like the flu. Take the same steps to keep yourself healthy. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Stay home when you are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces." apple-inline="yes" id="7DA2EB59-B355-4F6D-8683-1B619C2B30AB" src="cid:20B9B9D8-07EA-417F-9168-8FBEBFD31D61@rochester.rr.com" class=""></div></body></html>