MT. TAM RACQUET CLUB

NEW TENNIS GUIDELINES from Marin COVID-19 Response Team

May 8

MAJOR UPGRADE

Tennis Courts: Must follow the following requirements:

Tennis may only be played between members of the same household or living unit OR between a maximum two single individuals outside of the same household or living unit.

Players may only use outdoor courts, as any outdoor businesses, including tennis clubs, must conduct all business and transactions involving members of the public in outdoor spaces. Indoor portions of tennis clubs must generally be closed to the public and all sales must take place outdoors.

Stay at least six feet apart from other players and comply with all social distancing requirements outlined in the local Health Officer's Orders.

No equipment is to be shared between players, including tennis balls and racket.

Each player will mark their balls with clear and unique markings.

Players will only serve and touch their own tennis balls. When another player's ball needs to be returned to them, it will be rolled or hit to them with a racket, without touching the ball in any way, a historical common practice.

All court gates will be roped off (when closed) or left open (during hours of court operation) to prevent touching.

All stationary furniture, such as benches, will be roped off to prevent congregating and touching.

All court entrances must be equipped with signage communicating CDC and county guidelines and expectations.

All players over the age of 12 are encouraged to wear a face mask during play pursuant to the Health Officer's Face Covering Order.

When another player's ball needs to be returned to them, it will be rolled or hit to them with a racket, without touching the ball in any way, a historical common practice.

Players should arrive to the facility no more than ten minutes prior the time expected to play leave the facility immediate after play, and no extra-curricular or social activity should take place.

Reservation systems, which provide an additional means to limit capacity, usage, and congregation, shall be used whenever possible.

Where possible, each facility should be clearly marked with designated paths of travel.

All moveable furniture will be stacked, roped off, or removed from the area to prevent congregating and touching.

All stationary furniture will be roped off to prevent congregating and touching.

All water dispensers will be removed or roped off to prevent touching.

Players over the age of 12 and/or staff a are required to wear a mask, pursuant to the Health Officer's Face Covering Orden when not actively playing.

For private clubs: make disinfectant soap, hand sanitizers or wipes available at all main contact points.

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY