Hello Pong Club members,
Pong Club September report
Hello everyone!
Pong Club just wrapped up a terrific Table Tennis summer considering the Covid scenario and a scaled-back opening. We’ve had some returning Pong Club members as well as some new members join us. We want to thank everyone for your continued support, responses to surveys, interest in coaching, and general feedback. Pong Club is truly fortunate to have dedicated members and supporters to help keep the club open during these tough times for all.
We have received significant inquiries as to the status of the club with respect to the Covid situation. We are taking this opportunity to provide everyone with a club status report regarding safety and operations.
COACHING
Coaching at Pong Club is still available!
We are still taking all precautions mentioned in our previous announcement. There will be additional supplies available such as, hand sanitizer, gloves, and cleaners.
All new members are encouraged to review the Coaching Intro Pack.
Please contact coach Cesar T. Serna with any questions/inquiries. Cesart.serna@gmail.com 210-857-4992
SAFETY
Our highest priority is to make sure all players and spectators feel safe and comfortable with the Pong Club environment. The Soccer Zone and Pong Club have implemented safety protocols and measures in light of the COVID -19 environment.
2020 COVID-19 Protocol effective until further notice
Reservations
In order to adhere to social distancing and COVID protocols we are temporarily moving to a reservation system of daily play.
- All members must reserve their playing time using the Mind Body Online(current) reservation system
- Reservation slots last one hour and draw from your regular visit pass. Please contact us if you want to arrange a special household pass.
- 5 Tables will be used so total available slots per hour are 10
- Walk-ins are permitted.
- Click here to make a reservation! We understand that many of you have not used your online account with us before. Contact info@pongclubatx.com with any mindbody account related issues.
Cleaning/Protection
Protocol to help reduce risk and contact
- Temperature checks upon entering the Soccer Zone
- Mask required for entry and to spectate at the Soccer Zone. Masks are sold at the Soccer Zone for a nominal fee
- Hand sanitizer also required for entry; provided by Soccer Zone. Pong Club also has a supply
- Table cleaning bottles will be provided by the club
- Each player will be responsible for cleaning their table during play or after as needed
- Plenty of seating and spectating space within the Soccer Zone facility for social distancing.
- 4-foot high barriers surrounding every Table Tennis court. Prevents balls and foot traffic into neighboring courts
General playing protocol
- Wearing a mask is highly encouraged at all times. Physical restrictions may prevent someone from wearing a mask while playing. It will then be at the discretion of the opposing player to play or opt out
- No unnecessary body contact with anyone else (shaking hands, celebratory gestures, etc)
- Unconditional positive regard: If a staff member or fellow player reminds you of a safety rule, the best response is "Thanks for the reminder" and then observing the rules. We're not doing this to antagonize anyone and the rules only work if we all follow them.
Please use general good common sense when visiting the Soccer Zone and participating at Pong Club ATX. Note that we cannot control the general population at soccer zone but if you notice unsafe behavior please report it to us and we’ll bring it up with soccer zone management. General safe practices available at the CDC. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Contact Pong Club coach Cesar T. Serna (cesart.serna@gmail.com) for any reservation issues or inquiries.
Sincerely,
Pong Club
CLOSING THOUGHTS
Table Tennis nationwide appears to be making a steady reintroduction into the community. The United States Association of Table Tennis once again is holding sanctioned and non-sanctioned tournaments. The San Antonio Table Tennis club has already begun to hold tournaments with international level players. This is likely due to the socially distant nature of Table Tennis and effective protocols that can be implemented within most Table Tennis clubs, including Pong Club.
Our objective of this September report is to provide current members, prospective members, and any other individual interested in visiting Pong Club, with the most current information about the club in order to make the best possible decision for your return to the club or to visit for the first time.
Personal note from Coach Cesar T. Serna
- I was reluctant to play Table Tennis or even open the club due to the Covid pandemic. Quite a few individuals have reached out to me with similar concerns. I can say that all of the anxiety and nervousness leading up to opening was much higher or worse than actually playing, coaching, and managing the Pong Club. I feel very comfortable and safe at the Soccer Zone and Pong Club due to the new safety protocol.
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a persuasion report to get you to go to the club. This is an informatory piece for anyone considering attending Pong Club again or for the first time. Everyone has to make their own best decision.
We want you to have a complete picture of the club status which includes the most up to date information about Pong Club in order for you to make the best possible decision regarding attending. While, we would love to have you play at Pong Club, please always think about yourself, loved ones, and anyone else you might encounter in your perseverance throughout these COVID times. Do what you feel is safe/best/correct for yourself, friends, and family.
See you at the table soon!
Barriers/Safety
Full club/facility view
Individual court view
