I am excited to announce that moving forward Benjamin will be serving our members in an expanded role here at the Racquet Club.

Please join me in congratulating Benjamin Paul on his new job title of Assistant Tennis Professional. Ben has worked with us for the past year in the role of Assistant Desk Manager and will continue to serve as a key figure in that capacity servicing our members. He will also have an involvement assisting with our court maintenance and taking overflow lessons and clinics on an as needed basis.

Ben is always striving to improve and hone his skills and has earned his USPTR Professional Teaching Certification to improve and update on his previous on court teaching experience. He is also working on attaining his Pickleball teaching certification after two previous attempts earlier this year that were forced to cancel due to weather and the current corona virus limitations. Moving forward you will see Ben working in all aspects of our operation.

We hope everyone continues to enjoy their tennis throughout this unusual season as we move our program forward on a daily basis.

 

Mike Kiser

Head Tennis Professional

 Island Club Newsletter

Racquet Sports Update

 Please read carefully as some of the guidelines have changed.

In compliance with current health guidelines and recommendations, the following actions have been implemented at the Racquet Club to avoid cross contamination and shared equipment.  

 

Pro Shop is closed until further notice.

Stringing services, drinks, and basic items are still available.

Court play is still available.

Reservations are required.

Check in for reservations and court assignments is set up on the Racquet Club front porch daily from 8:30am-4:00pm.

For each court assignment, EACH player must bring a NEW can of balls. When serving, each player will use their own can of balls, all other players do not touch the tennis ball during that game. Each can rotates with the server. Balls will be marked with permanent marker or equivalent to identify specific can being used for each game.

 

Social distancing is to be observed on court at all times, before play begins AND on change-overs.  Avoid congregating around the benches or net before beginning play and during changeovers.

 

Rental equipment including racquets, paddles, balls and ball machine are not available.

 

Towels are not in circulation.

 

Court water fountains are not operational.   We encourage members bring their own water bottles/containers

 

 

Social Play

Tennis:  No mixer rotations of players from court to court.

Pickleball: Drop-In group play canceled.  Pickleball courts can be reserved through the Pro Shop for singles play only, even for families or those who have been quarantined together.

Lessons and Clinics Procedures

Teaching professional handles ball pick-up and hoppers. No students need to touch balls or equipment to participate

 

Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this time.  Following these guidelines is essential for Racquet Sports to remain operational.