1. Social distance and/or facial coverings are in use at all times until seated at the court bench (and when leaving the court bench at the conclusion of the match).

2. Players must promise to follow the USTA Eastern’s 14-item pledge for safe play.

   1. USTA Eastern Pledge

3. The facility & tournament director should review the USTA Return for Safe Play facility recommendations.

   1. Return for Safe Play

4. The following signs should be posted around the facility prior to and during the tournament:

   1. Playing safely flyer:  

   2. Parent/Spectator checklist

   3. Playing Safely/COVID 19 recommendations

5. Hand sanitizer or facilities with handwashing sinks are required.

6. Use of the lockers and showers are not permitted.

7. Toilet and handwashing facilities are available and open.

8. One way routes for court entrance/exit are in place.

   1. Players maintain a social distance of 6 feet and wear face coverings until seated/staged at the court bench.

   2. Players enter at door to court 2

      1. Players proceed to assigned court

      2. Players are asked to show courtesy to matches currently being played on active courts

   3. Players exit courts through door between gym/court 3

      1. When a match concludes, players exit behind courts through the green curtain

      2. Players proceed along court 3 on gym side

      3. Players exit via door between gym/court 3

9. Up to one (1) parent/guardian spectator per player is allowed to remain to watch the current match.  These individuals must be socially distanced, as seats will be marked at greater than 6 foot distances, and continuously wear a face covering while inside the CFL facility.

10. Each tournament participant is provided his/her own can of new, unopened tennis balls.

    1. The player may keep the tennis balls, or discard in the excess balls bin, after their match.  

    2. Used tennis balls in the excess balls bin are left untouched by anyone for 14 days.  At the conclusion of this period, they may be used as practice balls at CFL (or donated, etc.).

11. When keeping score, a player adjusts only his/her scorecard.

    1. Scorecards are sanitized after each match.

    2. Paper scorecards may be used and discarded after use.

12. Each player reports the final match score via the Match!Tennis app prior to leaving the court at the conclusion of the match.

13. There is no check-out desk for a player to visit.  He/she leaves the CFL facility, along with the parent/guardian spectator when play is complete.

GENERAL GUIDELINES - The following recommendations from USTA.com have been adopted at the Champions For Life tennis facility specific to USTA sanctioned tournaments:

• The host organization/club must comply with local government and health officials guidelines for the administration of youth sporting events and maintain regular contact with authorities. 

• Sign commitment liability (Safe Play) form.

• Do not provide any congregation areas at the court and/or facility. 

• All common area chairs and tables should be stacked, roped off or removed from the area to prevent congregating and touching.

• All gates and doors should be roped off or left open to prevent touching. If the facility has a wide open side entrance to the courts, its use is recommended.

• All court gates and stair rails should be wrapped with caution tape to discourage touching, or else should be wiped down every hour.

• Limit the use of indoor spaces by keeping all locker room and shower areas closed.

• Mark out separation distances in toilets, at food outlets and other locations where people gather, including tournament offices.

• Remove food offerings in common areas (fruit, granola bars, etc.)

HEALTH, SAFETY & HYGIENE

• Display signage about handwashing and hygiene techniques at strategic points such as sinks, eating areas, drinking areas and on the side of the court. 

• Make disinfectant soap, hand sanitizers or wipes available at all main contact points.

• Regularly remind and encourage everyone—particularly juniors—that they should wash hands often and adopt other principles of a good hygiene strategy. 

• Clean all surfaces —including counters, tabletops, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures and toilets—several times a day wearing disposable gloves. 

• Provide containers to dispose of contaminated items, tissues and used personal protective equipment (PPE). Dispose safely.

• For more on youth sports considerations, visit the CDC website 

• Refer to USTA cleaning and disinfection considerations

ON COURT/MATCH PLAY

• Display proper court signage indicating court #’s and directions to access those courts within your facility.

• Consider different entry and exit routes to the courts/venue where possible, and ensure these routes are clearly marked.

• Distance tournament players and spectators six feet apart and if possible mark separation distances in the lobby area.

• Place or remove benches/chairs on opposite sides of the court and disinfect after every match.  

• All score tenders should be removed to prevent touching.

• Remove water coolers or stations from the courts.

• Have staff manage all line/court sweeping. 

• Capture and retain accurate participant information in the event contact tracing becomes necessary.

• If possible, broadcast announcements on public announcement systems.  Remind will be the tool used to broadcast such announcements, updates, and cancellations. To join Champions or Life Tennis Remind, text the message @champs10is to the number 81010.  You will automatically be removed from the list following the tournament.

COMMUNICATION

• Tournament Directors should use MatchApp to record check-ins, court assignments and collect waivers. 

• Match scores will be reported by both players via Remind to the Tournament Director.  To join Champions or Life Tennis Remind, text the message @champs10is to the number 81010.  You will automatically be removed from the list following the tournament.

• If a dispute occurs on court, the Tournament Director or Court Monitor can watch the match from a safe distance of six feet from both players ( i.e. net post).

COVID-19 Modifications for Tournaments at Champions for Life:

If you are sick, please stay home.  If you have fever, cough, malaise, or a fever of more than 100.3 degrees Fahrenheit, you will not be allowed to play in the current tournament.  

• Our new hours for normal operation (non-tournament play) are:

  • M-F 8:30 am to 6:00 pm

  • Saturday: 8:30 am to 12:00 pm, only for tennis reservations received by noon on the Friday prior

  • Sunday: Closed

• Tournament hours may differ from normal hours of operation.

• If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, please do not come inside:

  • Cough

  • Shortness of Breath

  • Fever over 100 degrees

  • Chills

  • Vomiting

  • Diarrhea

  • Sore Throat

  • New Loss of Taste or Smell

• Masks must be worn at all times in the building, except for during exercise/physical exertion. This includes when leaving the courts to go to the bathroom, entering the lobby from outside, leaving the facility after usage, or watching your child participate in programming.

• The only entrance to the building in use at this time is the main entrance, near the front desk. Please do not attempt to enter though the arena door or fitness center doors.

• Upon entrance, you must proceed to the front desk to sign in and have your temperature checked using a touchless thermometer. We ask that you use the hand sanitizer at the front desk to also sanitize your hands upon entry. Please observe the “Social Distance Circles” located on the floor of the lobby while waiting.

• All persons who enter the facility, including staff and spectators, must sign in at the front desk daily. Parents are encouraged to drop off at the front door (for children for whom this is appropriate!) If you bypass the desk for any reason, one of our staff members will ask you to return immediately to sign in. If you are running late, you still must stop and sign in. There are no exceptions to this rule.

• There are hand sanitizers located throughout the building. Please use them. Please also be sure to cough/sneeze into your elbow (even while wearing a mask) and wash your hands immediately thereafter.

• Most payments must be made via credit card, debit card, or automatic withdrawal from your checking account. Please do not pay with cash or check. Payments can be made over the phone or in person. We will have an online payment system set up shortly. When it is, that system will be required for use. 

Locker Rooms

• Locker rooms will be closed to the public for the time being. We ask that any member that has a lock on a locker to come to the sports center and remove all the contents of the locker until further notice.

• There will be access to the bathrooms, but the rest of the locker room area will be marked as off limits (with the obvious exception of removing your locker materials).

  • No more than three (3) persons allowed in the bathroom area at a time.

    • For men: there are two urinals in the bathroom; please do not use one if the other is in use.

• No shower usage will be allowed at this time.

Tennis Courts

• There will be a designated entrance and exit for the tennis courts

  • Entrance is metal door (will be propped open) across from Women’s Locker Room

  • Exit is wooden door (remained closed) across from Men’s Locker Room

    • We ask that you use your body (arms, back, backside) to open door

  • Please adhere to these guidelines, even if you have a Court 3 time slot

• The benches at the courts are for one person at a time

• Come ready to play; there are no changing facilities available. 

  • Change into tennis shoes in Main Lobby

• Do not share any equipment with other players unless they are family members

Café/Kitchen Area

• All table and chairs have been removed to avoid congregating 

  • Again, we ask that you come prepared to play and change shoes in lobby

  • Socializing before and after matches will not be allowed at this time. 

• Only three (3) stools allowed at bar opposite Court 1 & 2.

  • They must remain no less than 6 feet apart at all times

• Vending machines are deactivated and will not be allowed to be used until further notice.

  • Bring a water bottle already filled, or use the touchless water fountain system near arena

• Both water fountains near lobby and offices are off limits

• The use of appliances (fridge, microwave, stove, oven, etc.) is forbidden at this time

  • Staff may use fridge or microwave for camp purposes only

• Blue Room is off limits except for Summer Camp only

  • Door will remain locked when not in use

 Main Lobby

• You must remain no less than 6 feet apart from the nearest person

• Masks are to be worn at all times in the building, except when exerting physical exercise

• Follow the signage and stickers on the floor to remain in compliance

• Please do not move the chairs from their designated locations

 
At any time, these regulations will be subject to change. Again, we appreciate your patience and cooperation in these matters; we know this is a lot of information to digest and remembers. Our helpful staff has been trained to assist you in any way possible to ensure all guidelines are met and your experience is a pleasant one. By following these guidelines, we will ensure that we have a safe place for all patrons to enjoy!