2021 PLAYING RULES 

In 2021 we are still operating under the impact of COVID-19. If you would like to register, please sign up for 2021 Season Membership and accept the terms and conditions. 

Familiarize yourself with the following rules. It is our collective responsibility to make the club a safe place for all members.

Before you play

Self assess your health and DO NOT come to play if you have any of the following symptoms:

• Fever (feeling hot to the touch, a temperature of 37.8 degrees Celsius or higher)

• Chills
• Cough that's new or worsening (continuous, more than usual)
• Barking cough, making a whistling noise when breathing (croup)
• Shortness of breath (out of breath, unable to breathe deeply)
• Sore throat
• Difficulty swallowing
• Runny, stuffy or congested nose (not related to seasonal allergies or other known causes or conditions)
• Lost sense of taste or smell
• Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
• Headache that’s unusual or long lasting
• Digestive issues (nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain)
• Muscle aches
• Extreme tiredness that is unusual (fatigue, lack of energy)
• Falling down often

1. We now have an court booking system. Book a court if you want to play. If you are planning to play drop-in tennis, check the booking calendar to ensure that courts are not booked.  
2. When a court becomes available, walk onto the court making sure to stay a minimum of 2 metres away from any players that you are passing.
3. Wash your hands thoroughly and clean your equipment before you come to play. Please bring with hand sanitizer to use regularly on court changes.
4. The club house will remain closed. We suggest you use washroom facilities before coming to the court. We have been told that City washrooms will be available and they are located behind the club house. You must wear a mask to enter City washrooms.
5. Bring your own water to avoid having to go into City washrooms or in case they are not accessible for some reason. There are no water facilities on club property.
   

As you play

1. Stay two metres away from your opponent; do not shake hands.
   
2. If balls from other courts come on to your court, please pass them back with your racquet and avoid touching them with your hands.
3. Avoid touching your face after handling a ball, racquet or other equipment
4. Do not touch nets, posts or the fence. If you wish to sit between games you must bring your own chair and ensure it's safely distant from other players.
5. Court changes should occur at opposite sides of the net, taking care of maintaining social distancing with your partner and players in the adjacent courts.

After you play

1. Leave the courts Immediately and safely as you head to the exit. Pass other players with at least 2 metres of distance between you.
2. Take any garbage with you to dispose of safely. You may throw garbage into the large industrial bins located in the parking lot. Please do not throw any garbage into the bin inside the courts.
3. Use hand sanitizer after coming off the court.