The 10 HFCA Tennis Courts are located adjacent to the Clubhouse and the Clubhouse parking lot. The Tennis Director, Tennis Pro, Tennis Chalet attendants and instructors have the authority to enforce and regulate all tennis reservations, procedures and rules.
Tennis Courts are for tennis play only. No glass containers on courts, please.
Tennis Attire Regulations: Proper attire is required at all times. This includes shirts with sleeves, tennis dresses/shorts, sweat pants, warm-up suits, and tennis footwear.
Rotation System: The rotational system will be in effect and supervised by HFCA personnel on weekends only May 29 through June 14 and daily from June 20 through September 6.
All courts not used for instruction, or tennis camp, are on a rotational basis each weekday until 6:00 p.m. when all courts will become reservation courts. All courts not used for instruction or tournaments are on a rotation basis on weekends, and holidays. The following rules apply to rotational play:
. All rotation sign-ups must have the names of at least two players for singles and 4 for doubles.
. One player of a party must be at least 15 years old for weekend or holiday play.
. All rotation courts will have one hour of play whether for singles or doubles.
. 2 listed players may allow 2 others to join them for doubles but substitution for the original players listed is not permitted.
. Anyone not present, or unable to play, when called to a court will move to the bottom of the list.
. No player may have his/her name on the waiting list while playing on another court, for any reason.
. When court time is up and new players approach a court in use, the occupying players must finish the game in process on a no-add basis and immediately leave the court. Players must vacate the court even if there are other courts available.
. Players who have already played in prime time are allowed to play on an empty court, but if new players arrive, they must vacate for the new players.
. No player may be abusive to any staff member and will be asked to leave the court by tennis staff.
. Tennis courtesy and all tennis rules must be observed when using HFCA tennis facilities.
. Tennis courts are for open play.
. No tennis instruction/lessons are permitted on HFCA tennis courts except those taught by HFCA staff.
. HFCA staff reserve the right to decide what constitutes instruction/lessons.
Reservations: All courts are available for reservations beginning in June. The names of at least two players will be necessary to make reservations and substitutions of players are not permitted.
Reservations must be made the day prior to play by appearing at or telephoning the Tennis Chalet from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. All courts not reserved by 5:00 p.m. will become rotational courts. The tennis reservation number is 570/775-7233.
Tennis Tournaments: Throughout the summer, various tennis tournaments for men, women and doubles will be scheduled. Refer to Tennis Chalet bulletin board for times and sign-up procedures.
Ladies Round Robin Tennis Tournaments will be held during the months of July and August, followed by a luncheon. Ladies' Day is scheduled for Tuesday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon.
Tennis Team: A youth Tennis Team will be formed to play other communities in the area. |