DDA opens its complexes

Keeping norms of safety and social distancing in check, the Delhi Development Authority has listed the restrictions and facilities available for its sports club members

In compliance with government guidelines for partial lifting of lockdown, Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has opened its sports complexes and Golf Courses today keeping in place restrictions and social distancing norms due to COVID-19.

The DDA sports complexes will adhere to the laid down protocol. Persons above 65 years of age, children below 10 years of age and persons with co-morbidity or those suffering from chronic disease will be prohibited entry. Sports which will be opened for members are for tennis, badminton, table tennis, golf-driving range, shooting range, archery, walking and jogging track. The timings will be from 8 am to 6 pm.

Protocol for facilities which will be opened for members:

• Tennis — Singles only
• Badminton — (i) Alternate courts will be opened for use by members; (ii) singles only
• Table Tennis — Singles only
• Jogging track/walking — 50 members only
• Shooting Range — Alternate shooting bays to be provided (Keeping minimum distance of six metres)
• Archery — Alternate shooting bays to be provided (Keeping minimum distance of six metres)
• Golf Driving Range — Alternate bays to be opened

Sports complexes will also allot slots for members with timings for each facility which is being opened. Only those members who have been allotted booking token will be allowed into the sports complex. Members without booking will not be allowed entry inside the sports complex.

Where online booking is available, members will book online and slots with token will be allotted by complex management. Sports complexes which do not have online booking will provide offline booking and issue token. Complex management will place temporary receptions at the main entrance gate for this.

Sports complexes will provide entry to members and staffs through main entrance gate of the complex only. All other gates will be closed and locked and notices will be put up.

Here are the mandatory accessories to be carried by members:

• Slot booking token
• Aarogya Setu App on mobile phone, which will be asked to show at the gate
• Compulsory face mask and gloves
• Pocket hand sanitisers
• Every member will have to get their temperature check at the entrance
• Sanitising shoes at the entry of indoor facilities
• Drinking water bottle and towel
• Sports equipment like badminton, tennis or table tennis rackets, shuttle cocks and tennis balls
• No sharing allowed

Following facilities inside the sports complexes will not be available:

• Lockers for player
• Bathing room
• Changing room
• Coaching facilities