The intention of the SLCC Tennis Court Rules is not to put restraints on members,

but to see that everyone has an equal opportunity to enjoy the facilities.

 

Hours of Play - October thru May

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1. Prime-time: 9 am to 1 pm

2. Non-Prime time: 1 pm to 9 pm

3. Summer Hours Subject to Change Depending on Weather

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COURTS

1. Soft Courts:  1 - 3 (located on Seminole Lakes Blvd past the Feathersound/Stillwater Circle crossroads)

2. Hard Courts: 4 - 5 (located on Stillwater Circle next to the community pool)

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SCHEDULING PRIORITY​

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1. Home games for League Play is scheduled through the Web Administration Team prior to the beginning of the league season. Make up games are subject to available courts and times as published on the  SLTC Reservations & Events Calendar page. Requests must be sent to the club email: tennis.slcc@gmail.com.
2. Weekly social tennis events are automatically scheduled for courts and times and will not conflict with times of League play. The individual event coordinators will post finalized player rosters by 5 pm of the day before the event is scheduled. Courts may be freed up at this time if they are not needed.
3. Team practices for Seminole Lakes teams playing in local leagues can be requested on an automatic renewal basis provided they do not interfere with the above priorities. League practice is limited to one two-hour period per week. A Team may reserve no more than two soft courts during Prime Time (see “Hours of Play”). If a third court is available at start time, the Team may use it. A reservation for practice time by a second Team Member is not permitted.
4. All other play/practices are subject to availability.  Conflicts will be resolved by the Court Reservationist.  A Tennis Member can make reservations by email to tennis.slcc@gmail.com. Also send an email when an existing reservation needs to be cancelled. Requests for court time may only be made on the odd hour starting at 9 am, in two-hour increments. The only exceptions for this rule is Women's Open during non-league season. If a scheduled group is waiting for your court, you MUST complete play and clean the courts (see “Maintenance by Players”) within your two-hour allotted time. No more than one court may be reserved by a Tennis Member per day for non-team play.
5. Courts that are open but not reserved can be used by any active member but must yield to members with reservations.
                                                  RULES REGARDING NON-TENNIS MEMBERS

1. USTA League Play for each USTA 6-week event: USTA players representing Seminole Lakes in a current event are allowed to play all home matches plus team practices and drills. Fees must be paid before event begins. Team Captains are responsible for collecting fees and giving them to the Membership Chairperson.
2. League Play requires an active Seminole Lakes Tennis Club membership for home games. Non-members may be invited to team practices to fill courts at the discretion of the team captains.
3. Non-League Play (excluding Seminole Lakes Social Events): Guests must play with a Tennis Member, and limited to 4 times a month. Fees for non-members must be collected or paid by an active playing tennis member and given to a SLCC Committee member ASAP.
4. Seminole Lakes Social Events: Non-Tennis Members may not request to play in any of the Seminole Lakes Tennis Club social events, but may play without charge if invited by the Event Coordinator to fill a court roster (limited to once per month per event).
5. Prospective Members: Prospective members MAY be allowed to play three times for free at the discretion of a Team Captain or Membership Chairperson.
6. Visiting out-of-town Friends and Family of active Tennis Members may play for free with them during their stay.
7. Non-members taking lessons or drills with a pro are not subject to court fees but are responsible for paying the pro directly.
                                                   TENNIS LESSONS & DRILLS - MEMBERS

 -Tennis lessons and drills for members may be scheduled with a Pro of their choosing.

                                                                    LEAGUE PLAY

1. League play must follow the general rules of the League.
2. After a match on a court is completed, the court should be swept and brushed, after which all players should leave the court area.
3. Except for team captains, no one not currently playing should enter the court area until all games are completed.
                                          COURT MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Brush clay courts fully, side-to-side and net-to-rear, and clean lines after each use.
2. Cups, drink containers, used balls, ball cans and lids should be properly disposed.
3. Return score markers to their respective START positions and cover score markers with provided covers.
4. Close the gates. Failure to close gates can result in damage to the clay courts by animals.
5. Courts should not be brushed when wet - use the roller in the storage area of the tennis building to soak up standing water.
                                                                  RESTROOM CARE
It is the responsibility of all Tennis Members (and their guests, including opponents) to keep the Restroom neat and clean. The Restroom door should not be propped open.
The access code is: 9899.
                                                                    COURT COURTESY

1. The tennis courts are to be used only for playing tennis. Hard courts may also be used for pickle-ball.
2. All players must wear proper tennis attire (i.e. tennis shoes, shirt or blouse and pants or a skirt, as appropriate).
3. Loud or abusive language or conduct is not permitted.
4. When your league match is completed players must leave the court.
5. Smoking on courts is prohibited.