Safety First.

We prioritize the safety and well-being of our participants, families, staff, volunteers, schools, and the tennis community. We are committed to ensuring a safe return to the game we all love.

Preparing to play.

  • wash hands with disinfectant soap & water (for 20 seconds or longer)
  • clean and wipe down equipment (racquets & water bottles)
  • bring a full water bottle
  • consider extra precautions such as wearing gloves.
  • sneeze or cough into a tissue or upper sleeve.
  • arrive on time
  • avoid touching court gates, fences, benches, etc. if you can

When playing.

  • try to stay at least six feet apart from other players (no handshakes/high fives)
  • avoid touching your face after handling a ball, racquet, or other equipment
  • avoid sharing food, drinks, or towels
  • avoid using your hands to pick up the balls
  • avoid changing ends of the court
  • remain apart from other players when taking a break
  • if a ball comes to you, send it back with a kick or with your racquet

After playing.

  • leave the court as soon as reasonably possible
  • wash your hands
  • thoroughly or use a hand sanitizer after coming off the court
  • no extra-curricular or social activity should take place. 
  • no congregation after playing
  • all players should leave the area immediately after play

Safety Protocols.

In the event of inclement weather, visit rainoutline.com (and search for “USTA”) or call the Inclement Weather Hotline at (971) 800-2011 to check the status of your program.

Registration

No cash, checks can be accepted for registration on-site. Online registration must be completed prior to arrival at the program. On-site registration will not be available unless it can be done online using your phone or tablet prior to the start of the program. Registration is available at RecTennis.com tennis community by selecting ‘find a program’, choosing your preferred state and city, then selecting an available location.

Check-in/Check-out

Chalk lines or tape will be placed near courts, 6 feet apart, to allow for physical distancing during check-in and check-out. Once the participant has been checked in, they will be assigned to a staff person and given directions to their designated play area.

What to bring

Participants are asked to bring face coverings, hand sanitizer, a water bottle, and a racquet if they have one at home. Participants will be given a section off-court to place their belongings, at least 6 feet away from other participants.

Racquets

Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment this year, including tennis racquets to the program if possible. Participants that would like to borrow a RecTennis racquet will be allowed to take home their racquet for the duration of the week. Racquets will be returned on Friday at the end of the program.

Waivers

All participants must sign the liability waiver prior to participation.

Safety Guidelines

Employees, participants, and guests will continue to align with recommended State and Federal safety guidelines, cleaning and safety protocols.

Sanitation

All program equipment (targets, cones, etc.) will be sanitized after each program. Staff will be given supplies and allotted times each day to complete this process.

Participants will be asked to disinfect their hands with hand sanitizer upon arrival, as well as after using the restroom. Staff will also wash hands (if available) and use hand sanitizer at the start and finish of each program, after using the restroom and frequently throughout the day.

COVID-19

Don’t forget to bring your facial coverings and practice social distancing

If you can answer yes to any of the following 3 questions, you will NOT be permitted to participate in any programs or activities in our tennis community…

Experienced symptoms?

In the last 14 days, have you experienced COVID-19 symptoms? 

Cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, or at least two of these symptoms: (a) fever of 100.4 or over; (b) chills: (c) repeated shaking with chills; (d) muscle pain; (e) headaches; (f) sore throat; and (g) new loss of taste or smell?

Tested positive?

In the last 14 days, have you tested positive for COVID-19? 

If you’ve tested positive, but subsequently tested negative for COVID-19 twice in a row, 24 hours apart, have been fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication, and other symptoms have resolved, then you can answer “no”.

Exposed?

In the last 14 days, have you been exposed to any individual who has symptoms of or has tested positive for COVID-19 and/or traveled to any known hot- spots for COVID-19?

Exposure means a household member, intimate partner, or other individuals in prolonged close contact (within 6 feet for more than 10 consecutive minutes).

In our tennis community Participants will be asked to only touch their own equipment, including tennis balls, whenever possible. The curriculum has been modified to remove games and activities requiring equipment swaps, and those activities requiring prolonged close proximity with other participants.

Liability Waiver

Waiver of Responsibility Medical Release

I hereby consent to emergency medical and/or hospital service that may be rendered by or at accredited hospitals, by appointed physicians, in the event such need arises in the opinion of the duly licensed physician.

Waiver and Indemnity Agreement

Acceptance of my entry in these events is without responsibility of any kind by the USTA/Pacific Northwest Section (USTA/PNW) and any other entity sponsoring the event. I do hereby for and on behalf of myself and my heirs and legal representatives RELEASE and forever discharge the USTA/PNW, its officers and representatives, from any and all claims, demands, and injuries, howsoever arising, whether caused by the negligent or intentional acts of the USTA/PNW and its representatives, representatives of other sponsoring entities, or by third parties, which injuries may be in any way related to my activities during the tournament and any period traveling to or from the events described, and all such claims are hereby WAIVED AND RELEASED, and I covenant not to sue therefore. The parent or guardian by signing below, does hereby agree to INDEMNIFY and hold harmless the USTA/PNW Section and its representatives and the sponsoring entity from any liability which they may incur to the entrant, howsoever arising and whether caused by the negligent or intentional acts of the USTA/PNW, its representatives, or the sponsoring body. I also give USTA/PNW permission to create a USTA account for myself and everyone in my party who is participating in the event.

Publicity Release

I agree to be filmed and photographed by The United States Tennis Association (“USTA”) in connection with such participation and that the USTA will own any and all rights in such film and photography of me (hereinafter referred to as “Footage”). This will permit the USTA to proceed with taking such Footage and I now waive, as to the USTA and its successors, assigns and licensees, all personal right and objections to any use to be made of me, my name, likeness, voice or personality in connection with the use of the Footage in any media for any and all purposes, including trade, advertising and promotional purposes, in perpetuity and without further compensation. I understand that in proceeding with filming and photography of the Footage, the USTA will do so in full reliance on the foregoing permission.

COVID-19 Waiver

By checking the box below you agree that you can currently answer no to the following questions: 1. In the last 14 days, have you experienced COVID-19 symptoms? Symptoms include: cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, or at least two of these symptoms: (a) fever of 100.4 or over; (b) chills: (c) repeated shaking with chills; (d) muscle pain; (e) headaches; (f) sore throat; and (g) new loss of taste or smell? 2. In the last 14 days, have you tested positive for COVID-19? If you’ve tested positive, but subsequently tested negative for COVID-19 twice in a row, 24 hours apart, have been fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication, and other symptoms have resolved, then you can answer “no” 3. Have you been exposed to any individual who has symptoms of or has tested positive for COVID-19 and/or traveled to any known hot-spots for COVID-19? Exposure means a household member, intimate partner, or other individuals in prolonged close contact (within 6 feet for more than 10 consecutive minutes).

Additional Waiver of Claims

Players, participants, and any spectators or individuals that are participating in USTA and USTA PNW tournaments, programs, activities or events, acknowledge the risks associated with tennis, accept those risks voluntarily, and in consideration of their acceptance in the USTA and USTA PNW tournaments, programs, activities or events, assume all loss or damage, and any claim or demand therefore on account of injury and/or exposure to infectious syndromes or diseases to the person or property or resulting in illness and/or death arising out of or related to their participation, whether caused by negligence or otherwise. By participating or attending a tournament, program, activity or event, the players, participants, and any spectators assume all risks whether known or unknown. Furthermore, players, participants, and spectators agree to hold harmless the USTA, USTA PNW, and the host facility, their officials, (Released Parties) and the Released Parties employees and agents with respect to any injury or loss caused by negligence or otherwise to the fullest extent permitted by law.

I have read and understand the foregoing releases and indemnity agreement I am aware that this is a release of liability and a contract and I sign it of my own free will.