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.

 

CLUB COURT RULES & REGULATIONS

Effective October 1, 2025

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These Rules & Regulations have been developed and adapted to clarify issues and concerns and to benefit all members. In the event of a conflict the following priorities shall control: Articles and Bylaws, Rules and Regulations. The Rules Committee is charged with the responsibility of overseeing the observance of all Court Rules.

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HOURS OF PLAY COURTS

The defined times of play on the Courts are:

1. Prime-time: 9 am - 1 pm (November through May)
2. Non-Prime time: 1 pm - 9 pm (November through May)
3. Summer Hours: 9 am - 9 pm (June through October)

The Courts are located at:

1. Soft Courts: 1 - 3 (26185 Seminole Lakes Blvd)
2. Hard Courts: 4 - 5 (26200 Stillwater Circle)
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SCHEDULING PRIORITY​

​1. The following is the scheduling priority of events on the Courts:
     1. SLIC Tennis – Wednesdays, 9 am time guaranteed (offer 11 am if a conflict arises with a League) and Brunch Bunch –

         Sundays 9 through 1 pm
     2. League Matches, including USTA
     3. Jerry Fisher Drop-in and Women’s Open
     4. Team Practice
     5. Social Tennis

2. The weekly Scheduled Events of SLIC are automatically scheduled and will not conflict with scheduled League play, with a possible change of time from morning to afternoon.

3. The scheduling of League Matches are scheduled through the Club’s Tennis Coordinator prior to the beginning of the League Season. Make-up Matches are subject to available Courts and Times published on the Website’s “Calendar” Page. Requests must be sent to tennis.slcc@gmail.com only.

4. Team Practice. Each team is entitled to one day per week. Seminole Lakes teams playing in local leagues can request time 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. If a third court is available at that start time the team may use it. A reservation for practice time by any another team member is not allowed.

5. Club Member. May make reservations by email to tennis.slcc@gmail.com. A cancellation of the existing scheduled time must be sent to this same email. Courts that are open and not reserved can be used by an active member.

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RULES REGARDING NON-CLUB MEMBERS

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1. USTA. League Play is a 10-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 the event begins. Team Captains are responsible for collecting fees and giving them to a Board member to be given to the Treasurer.

2. League. Play requires an active Seminole Lakes Tennis Club membership for home matches. 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 an active Club Member and are limited to 4 times a month. Fees for non-members must be collected or paid by theactive member and given to a Board member to be given to the Treasurer.

4. Club Social Events. Non-Club Members may play without charge when invited by the  Event Coordinator.

5. Prospective members. May be allowed to play (3) three times for free at the discretion of a Team Captain or the Membership Chair.

6. Visitors. Visiting Friends or Family of active Club Members may play free of charge with the active Club member during their stay.

7. Non-members. Taking lessons or drills from a Club designated pro are not subject to court fees but are responsible for paying the pro directly.

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LEAGUE PLAY

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1. League Players. Must follow the rules of the League while playing at the Seminole Lakes Courts.

2. Matches. After a match is completed, the court should be swept and brushed, after which all players on that court should leave the court area. At the discretion of the Team Captains, if a match on an adjacent court is still ongoing, cleaning of courts may be delayed until that match is finished.

3. Team Captains. Except for acting team captains, players not currently playing are not to enter the court area until all matches are completed.

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COURT MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (Membership)

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1. Brushing. Brush clay courts fully and clean lines after each use.

2. Used Items. Cups, drink containers, used balls, ball cans and lids should be properly disposed of.

3. Score Markers. Return score markers to their proper positions and cover score markers with covers.

4. Gates. Close all gates to the courts to avoid possible damage to the courts by animals.

5. Wet Courts. Courts are not to be brushed.

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RESTROOM CARE

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1. Responsibility. It is the responsibility of all Club Members to keep the Restroom neat and clean.

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2. Closing. The Restroom door should not be propped open except when necessary for cleaning.

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COURT COURTESY

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1. Court Use. The tennis soft courts are to be used only for tennis. Hard courts may also be used for pickleball.

2. Attire. All players are to wear proper tennis and pickleball attire.

3. Shoes. Appropriate tennis shoes are to be worn on the courts.

4. Conduct. Loud or abusive language or conduct is not permitted.

5. Scheduled Time. When scheduled playing time is expired players must leave the court, with the exception for rain delays or longer than usual League Matches.

6. Smoking. Smoking on the courts is prohibited.

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COMMON GROUND SURROUNDING COURTS (USAGE)

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The primary intent of the common ground is to further the appearance of a quality Tennis and Pickleball Community. Recognizing that little recreational space is available, however, limited recreational usage may be permitted under the following conditions:

1. Activities. Must be sponsored by a Club Director and approved by the Club Board, unless it is determined that further consideration may require the approval of the Owner (SLCC).

2. Plan. A written plan for the activity must be submitted to the board with any request. The plan should include responsible party’s name, times, setup/takedown schedule, parking plan (for golf carts and cars), and any other information the Board may require.

3. Alternate Site. The Board may at its sole discretion direct that the activity take place at an alternate site.

4. Physical Site. No activity will be permitted which alters the physical characteristics of the property or damages the property.

5. Conduct. No boisterous or loud behavior which interferes with the quiet enjoyment of adjacent property is allowed.

6. Attire. Appropriate attire for the event (i.e. shirts) should be worn.

7. Pre/Post-Event Condition. Area must be returned to pre-Event condition at the conclusion of the Event. Tents, booths, stakes, trash containers, etc. may not be left overnight without prior approval.
 

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Effective thru October 2025

​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

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 -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.