Birmingham & Solihull - High Tier Areas

[phils226]

For those within these high tier areas it looks like we can still play Golf but cannot drink in an Inside bar unless its with somone from your own household. I'd guess this will mean most Clubhouses within the high & very high tier areas will close as it'll not be economically viable to stay open. Anyome know more?

 

[timd77]

For those within these high tier areas it looks like we can still play Golf but cannot drink in an Inside bar unless its with somone from your own household. I'd guess this will mean most Clubhouses within the high & very high tier areas will close as it'll not be economically viable to stay open. Anyome know more?

Not yet. I’m in wolves, the club have emailed to let us know they’re working out what they need to do. They’ve been really good so far.

 

[SteveJay]

Ive had an e mail today saying ours is still open but subject to the restrictions mentioned above. Cant see many using the clubhouse if they have to sit on their own.

 

[phils226]

Ive heard a couple of clubs are looking to erect marquees outside so people can mix up to six and have a drink - reminds of when the smoking ban came in

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Folks, it's been like this for a few weeks up in the NE. I don't know any clubs that have closed bars but ours for example has stopped serving food as that was uneconomical in the circumstances. Clubs have just moved the tables and chairs around a little more creatively to make it work as best as possible. Just another strange happening in a strange year.

Incidentally one club nearby got a visit from the police to make sure the bar was operating correctly. Thankfully they were. It shows it is not worth a club, or its members, visitors etc trying to be clever and ignore the rules.

 

[OnTour]

Good to hear places are staying open for the main event. I don't care about drinking I play golf

 

[Old Colner]

Been under these restrictions for a while now in Lancashire and all local clubhouses as far as I know have stayed open.
I don't think ours has been very busy but it is still there for anyone who wants to use it, one table per household, even serving food.

 

[Sports_Fanatic]

My club is just outside the solihull area so a mixture of members within the restrictions and those that aren't. Been sent a message stating following rules so those within restrictions need to be within a household or on their own inside, or they use the seating outside. Usual extras like table service being the option now and not going to the bar.

In practice I would think it's very hard to police although the club will have an address on file, so it's down do personal responsibility as normal which has to be the correct answer. We'll see how many people are following it though. As others have said, don't expect it's enough to make it not worthwhile opening but that's helped by many being outside the restrictions.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

My club is just outside the solihull area so a mixture of members within the restrictions and those that aren't. Been sent a message stating following rules so those within restrictions need to be within a household or on their own inside, or they use the seating outside. UsMy club is just outside the solihull area so a mixture of members within the restrictions and those that aren't. ual extras like table service being the option now and not going to the bar.

In practice I would think it's very hard to police although the club will have an address on file, so it's down do personal responsibility as normal which has to be the correct answer. We'll see how many people are following it though. As others have said, don't expect it's enough to make it not worthwhile opening but that's helped by many being outside the restrictions.

My understanding is that restrictions you must adhere to are determined by where you live, and not the location that you are socially mixing. And so members of your club who live in a Tier2 area cannot mix indoors with individuals from any other household. And I assume that that means that they cannot go into your clubhouse. They can play golf with others who live in a Tier1 or Tier2 area but not with any living in a Tier3 area (as they cannot mix with anyone outdoors). I think

[EDIT]though I think that in Tier3 areas you can still mix households playing outdoors sport...

 

[Swinglowandslow]

Ive heard a couple of clubs are looking to erect marquees outside so people can mix up to six and have a drink - reminds of when the smoking ban came in

Jeez. The whole idea is to lessen the spread of the virus. It spreads easier indoors because expelled breath remains in the area because it doesn't disperse in the open air.
Inside a marquee is same as inside a brick building in that respect.
Just shows what the problem is.

"How can I get round what I should do, and do what I want instead"

 

[slowhand]

I suppose if it were more of a gazebo, just a roof with open sides, then you should get the benfits of being outside whilst remaining dry if it rains (not bothered if its cold, just put on a sweater & coat).

We've had an email to say no socialising inside with anyone outside your household, etc. Don't move the furniture as they've been set out to keep distance. Individuals can go in to get drinks, but must social distance. I'd be happier if there were table service, as some of our memebrs have a strange notion of what 2m looks like

 

[JollyRedDevil]

Ours is one chair per table or 2 if you are from the same household/bubble.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Jeez. The whole idea is to lessen the spread of the virus. It spreads easier indoors because expelled breath remains in the area because it doesn't disperse in the open air.
Inside a marquee is same as inside a brick building in that respect.
Just shows what the problem is.

"How can I get round what I should do, and do what I want instead"

I'm thinking it would be OK if the sides of the marquee were rolled up...otherwise it's simply 'indoors'

 

[Sports_Fanatic]

My understanding is that restrictions you must adhere to are determined by where you live, and not the location that you are socially mixing. And so members of your club who live in a Tier2 area cannot mix indoors with individuals from any other household. And I assume that that means that they cannot go into your clubhouse. They can play golf with others who live in a Tier1 or Tier2 area but not with any living in a Tier3 area (as they cannot mix with anyone outdoors). I think

[EDIT]though I think that in Tier3 areas you can still mix households playing outdoors sport...

You are correct that it is based on the area you live in, but a family in tier 2 can eat together in a pub in or outside the area as they’re not mixing with any other household. They wouldn’t though be able to meet a friend.

Technically the same applies to the clubhouse so if you played with your wife you could go in the clubhouse to eat but couldn’t sit with others I.e. keep socially distant. You wouldn’t though be able to join other playing partners outside your household.

Looking at our rules again it looks like if in tier 2 you’re not allowed in the clubhouse though to presumably make it easier

 

[phils226]

I'm thinking it would be OK if the sides of the marquee were rolled up...otherwise it's simply 'indoors'

Yea ... I think that's the approach that'll be taken. My own club has set up a large awning for example. I'd also point out that Epidemiologists have previously said that the the risk outside is incredibly low especially if you stay two-metres apart… which is probably easier to do in an outside setting