Playing Tennis Safely

RecTennis brings affordable, accessible, and fun tennis programs to Pacific Northwest communities. Our greatest priority is 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.

Safety Protocols

Effective beginning Saturday, March 12, 2022

– Facial Coverings are optional. Participants, employees, and guests may choose to remove facial coverings at all RecTennis programs.

COVID-19 Health Declaration

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 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?
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”
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).

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 by selecting ‘find a program’, choosing your preferred state and city, then selecting an available location.

Waiver

All participants must sign the liability waiver prior to participation.

Safety Guidelines and Daily Safety Protocols

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

coronavirus faqs

What is Coronavirus? COVID-19 is a type of virus that affects the respiratory tract. This group of viruses is associated with the common cold, pneumonia and severe acute respiratory syndrome. To date, it is known to spread through human contact in a manner similar to the influenza virus.

What are Common Coronavirus Symptoms? Common symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, headaches and sore throat. Symptoms of the virus typically develop up to 14 days after exposure.

How is Coronavirus Prevented? The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. We encourage you to use safety practices similar to protecting yourselves and others from a cold and flu.

What are common safety practices? Wash your hands with soap and water frequently or use hand sanitizer; Sneeze or cough into a tissue (If unavailable, sneeze or sough into your elbow/upper sleeve; Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands; Limit close contact (hand-shaking, hugging, kissing) and avoid sharing food, drinks or towels with people; Clean and disinfect objects and surfaces.

What if a participant is showing symptoms? Participants experiencing any cold/flu symptoms, or symptoms associated with COVID-19 are asked to stay home and not attend programming. Participants that begin to feel symptoms during a program are asked to let their Site Director know as soon as possible. These individuals will be asked to distance themselves from others and their parent/guardian will be contacted so they can go home as soon as possible.