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Policies and Procedures for Longfellow Tennis Court Usage
The Longfellow Health Clubs are committed to making our club the safest and healthiest place to play tennis! We were among the first clubs to voluntarily temporarily close our doors on March 15th because it was the right thing to do. Protecting the health and wellbeing of our staff and members is always our number one priority.
Longfellow understands that tennis is a sport where participation is possible while at the same time practicing safe social distancing. Longfellow has established several new safety measures and practices in order for tennis to be played at Longfellow. Members and staff are required to comply with these policies to ensure the club is a safe place.
Below are answers to questions you might have that also detail the newly adopted policies of Longfellow.
What measures is Longfellow taking to ensure the club facilities are safe and virus-free?
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Longfellow has always had a focus on cleanliness and with the pandemic, we have taken extraordinary measures to disinfect the club multiple times during the day.
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We use only disinfectants approved by the CDC
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During the day Longfellow staff regularly disinfect all high-touch surfaces at the club
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Doors are left open when possible and other doors can be opened with a shoulder or hand and then sanitize your hand after in one of the many hand sanitizing stations.
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All people entering Longfellow are required to apply hand sanitizer available at the Welcome Desk.
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Longfellow recommends that all members and staff wash their hands before playing tennis and after playing tennis.
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Hand sanitizing stations are located at the Welcome Desk, near the entrance to each bank of tennis courts, and at other places throughout the club.
How do I reserve and pay for a lesson or clinic?
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Until the Governor moves our state to Phase III only players under 18 will be permitted to play on Longfellow indoor courts.
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There will be no booking of court time or formal competition for juniors.
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The only play allowed will be private lessons, semi-private lessons, and groups of three or four students. A ratio of 1:5 pro to student will be maintained.
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Registrations for private and semi-private lessons will be made with the tennis professional and groups of three or more will be made through the junior program directors.
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Lessons and clinics will only be available from 8 am to 7 pm until Phase III.
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All members are required to have a credit card on file to book a lesson or clinic. We will not accept checks or cash at the club.
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Lessons or clinics not canceled with 24 hours or more notice will be charged for the full price of the lesson or clinic.
Are members able to enter the clubhouse and use the locker rooms?
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Juniors are required to check-in at the front desk and wash their hands with sanitizer.
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Players and parents may use the toilets and sinks.
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Use of the lockers, showers, steam, and sauna are currently not allowed.
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Fitness equipment is not currently available for use.
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Masks must be worn by all members, visitors, and staff while inside the club or walking from the parking lot to the club, and to and from your reserved tennis court. (masks are not required to be worn when playing tennis)
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Water fountains at the club will only be available for filling water bottles.
What are the new normal practices for playing tennis at the club?
In consultation with the health club trade association (IHRSA), the Longfellow Health and Safety Consultant, management team, tennis professionals, and tennis industry leaders, we have created the following sanitary and social distancing set of practices that will be enforced at the club. These include
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Applying sanitary disinfectant on your hands at the front desk when entering the club is essential.
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Most movement in the club will be directed down one-way aisles clearly marked.
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One parent/chaperone may observe their child playing while sitting in a chair six feet apart from others. Face coverings are required at all times by parents. Couches will not be available for use.
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Players should leave their car no more than 10 minutes before your scheduled court time.
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Players must enter and exit the court through the court curtain door and not cut across courts.
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When players are finished playing, they need to go directly to their car unless they need to use the toilet facilities.
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No touching of fellow players of any type--handshakes, high fives, hugs, etc.
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Players must keep a minimum of 6-10 feet apart at all times and social distancing will be strictly enforced.
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All players are requested to bring a small bag for tennis essential tennis items and rackets. No large tennis bags will be allowed in the facility.
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In order to prevent socializing on the court, there will only be one chair or bench on each court that is there for safety reasons should there be an emergency or extreme tiredness.
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Players will be asked to not change sides to ensure a safe social distance is kept.
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Only tennis professionals can use the hoppers, carts, and ball mowers that have been disinfected, to ensure that students don’t touch the hard smooth surfaces of the handles. Students are strongly encouraged to use their rackets to roll the balls towards the net or the backdrops during ball collecting times so the professional can put them in the hopper or mower.
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We have taken down all scorecards as we work to eliminate as many touches with hands as possible.
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Please don't leave ball containers or other trash on the court. There are no trash cans on the courts. Please dispose of cans and trash in trash cans in the lobby and bring your tennis balls home.
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