BETHANY WEST RECREATION ASSOCIATION

2006 TENNIS RULES

Please review these= rules carefully before playing. = Staff members will vigorously enforce all rules; violations may result in suspens= ion or loss of tennis facility privileges.=

1. Tennis Pro. Tennis Pro and Program Director, Ron Milenko, is available at the back courts for private lessons, clinics and other activit= ies for all ages and skill levels, during the peak season. Further information is available a= t the clubhouse.

2. = Proper Attire. Proper tennis attire is requ= ired and white attire is preferred. No sleeveless men’s tank shirts, women’s halter tops, cut-off shor= ts, spandex or tube tops are permitted on the courts at any time.

3. = Tennis Shoes Only. Only non-marking tennis shoe= s are permitted on the courts. All = shoes with non-white soles will be checked by the recreation staff or tennis pro = to insure that they will not mark the courts.=

4. = No Tennis Lessons During Prime Time. In order to minimize distraction to players, teaching of novice players, except on the Pro Court with the divider net in place, is prohib= ited before noon and a= fter 5:00 p.m.=

5. = No Sitting on Courts. No children, spectators or e= xtra players are permitted to sit on the courts at any time. Benches are available outside of e= ach court for spectators. C= ourts are limited to four players. =

6. = Three Balls Only During Prime Time. A maximum of three balls are permitted per court between 8= :00 a.m. and noon and betw= een 5:00 p.m. and dusk.

7. = Check-In Procedures. All players must show their = valid BWRA ID pass and sign in at the desk before playing. The recreation attendant must check proper attire, shoes, number of players, etc. Guests and all round robin tournam= ent players must also sign in at the desk.

8. = Reservations. Bethany West owners, their accompanying guests and tenan= ts, can reserve court time between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends from 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. All players making reservati= ons must have valid pass. Reserva= tions may be made in person only, one day in advance, for a maximum of one hour of court time for each home owned or rented.&= nbsp; Two people from the same home must either share the reserved court t= ime or try to get additional walk-on time, if available. Reservations are forfeited ten min= utes after the hour. Walk-on time = is available to all players at ten minutes past the hour. Only the recreation attendant or t= ennis pro may enter reservations on the court reservation sheet.

9. = Tennis Round Robins. All Bethany West owners, the= ir guests, and tenants are invited to play in weekly round robin tournaments throughout the peak season. P= lease check for specific times and scheduling at the clubhouse. BWRA owners may register, in person, one day in advance for the tournament and may sign up one additional family member. All other play= ers may not sign up until 8:00 a.= m. on the day of the tournament and players must sign up in person. Tournaments will be limited = to twenty players. Any player who signs up and then decides not to play is asked to call the clubhouse by 8:00 a.m. to cancel. There is no entry fee for the round robins and prizes will be awarded to the winners.

11. = Children’s Clinics and Tournaments. Beginner and intermediate cl= inics and tournaments will be offered during the peak season, Monday through Friday. See flyers at clubhou= se.

12. = Court Courtesy. Smoking, glass bottles and f= ood are strictly prohibited on the courts.&nbs= p; Please wait until a point is completed before walking behind players, returning a ball to another court or requesting return of a ball to your court. Teaching or other beha= vior that interferes with the play and concentration of others, including loud, abusive or profane language and lengthy conversation unrelated to tennis is strictly forbidden. Please br= ing water as it is not provided on the courts.=