Guidelines for Use of the MSTA Tennis Facilities and Green Space


Beginning May 1, 2020
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Guests/non-members are not permitted on the grounds until further notice

Should you choose to play tennis on the MSTA courts or exercise in the green space, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks involved in doing so
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Our goal is to support our MSTA community while providing a safe environment during these unprecedented times. Every day, we’re learning new information about what practices are considered safe or not, as well as what regulations are in place or have changed. Most recently, the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) announced guidelines for tennis clubs and players, developed with their medical advisory council, that we have amended to use as guidelines for MSTA members.

According to the USTA:

“Because tennis does not require any direct person-to-person contact, players can enjoy the many physical and mental benefits that tennis offers so long as you practice social distancing by keeping six feet apart from other players to ensure you are in a safe exercise environment and follow other safety recommendations included here.

“Although there is no specific evidence that tennis balls can spread COVID-19, we know that contamination by respiratory droplets from an infected person can potentially survive on hard surfaces up to three days. If you choose to play tennis, be sure to practice these safety tips and recommendations.”

Should you choose to play tennis on the MSTA courts or exercise in the MSTA green space, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks involved in doing so.
  ENTERING/LEAVING MSTA GROUNDS

Close the gates while you are on the property, and make sure the gates are locked when you leave the club. MSTA is accessible during the off-season to members who have purchased keys. To reduce the potential transmission of the virus, we strongly encourage you to use a disinfectant wipe to clean off the lock before and after you touch it.

Key inquiries should be directed to membership@mcleanswimandtennis.org.

BEFORE ARRIVING AT MSTA

We have removed the online court reservation system effective immediately. The club is moving forward with the original first come first serve policy when it comes to using the courts. All four courts will be available for members to use.

PREPARING TO PLAY TENNIS

The USTA makes the following recommendations to protect against infection:  
WHEN PLAYING TENNIS
 
AFTER PLAYING TENNIS
 
USE FOUR BALLS OR SIX BALLS PER USTA

Although unlikely, it’s possible that a tennis ball can transmit the COVID-19 virus, as virtually any hard surface can transmit the disease. Here are extra precautions to consider taking to keep safe when playing tennis:
TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL LESSONS

At MSTA, ProsToYou Tennis will be available to provide private lessons (tennis and pickleball) to individuals or families. They will use Court #1 and adhere to USTA guidelines, including: To schedule a lesson, contact Marco Impeduglia of ProsToYou Tennis at marco@prostoyou.com or 301-943-1678.

USING THE MSTA GREEN SPACE