PSTC Invitational Match Guidelines

Everyone using the courts for Invitational Matches must adhere to these guidelines.

General

  • Keep at least 6 feet away from any other person while playing or waiting for a court.
  • Restrooms will be available but we recommend using the restroom at home before coming to the tennis facility.
    • Masks are required when going inside to use restrooms.
  • Wear a mask if watching tennis matches with others.
  • Bring your own water bottle and towel.
  • You are encouraged to bring your own hand sanitizer and to use it before and after each playing session.
  • Avoid touching court gates, fences, benches, etc. if you can.
  • Food is not be permitted.

Preparing to Play

  • Full names of all players on each court must be provided to the match captains to support contact tracing.
  • We will provide 1 can of balls for each court.  All players are welcome to bring their personal can of balls for their use only.
    • Members & guests will not be able to purchase cans of balls at PSTC.
  • Arrive as close to match warm up time as possible, no more than 10 minutes in advance.

Match Play

  • Third sets will default to playing a 10-pt tie-breaker unless all 4 players agree to play a full third set.
  • Remain apart from other players when taking a break.
  • Avoid touching your face after handling a ball, racquet or other equipment. Wash your hands promptly if you have touched your eyes, nose or mouth.
  • Avoid sharing food, drinks, or towels.

After Playing

  • Leave the court as quickly as reasonably possible after you’re done playing.
  • Do not use the locker room or changing area.
  • No extra-curricular or social activity should take place. No congregation after playing.

Do not enter the facility if any of the following apply to you.

  • Do not feel well.
  • Exhibit or experience symptoms of COVID-19.
  • Received a positive test result for COVID-19 and have not completed a full 14-day quarantine.
  • Had contact with someone who has received a positive test result for COVID-19 or is otherwise believed to be infected with COVID-19 and have not completed a full 14-day quarantine.
  • Traveled to a high-risk area for COVID-19 in the past 14 days.