Albany Tennis Club Protocols for Summer 2020 

The following rules are intended to foster a safe environment for outdoor tennis

Do not play if you are: exhibiting any symptoms of the coronavirus or 
have been in contact with someone with COVID-19 in the last 14 days.

PREPARING TO PLAY:

All players are expected to wear a mask covering mouth and nose when entering the ATC

No tennis bags on the tables or benches, either:

• 1) bring a portable lawn chair and place your bag/water/ball and personal items on the chair (spaced 6’ apart).
• 2) bring a SMALL bag with with personal items, which may only be left at the court.

Each person should bring new can or well-aired balls for play

Bring filled water bottles, water fountain will be turned off

WHEN AT THE ATC:

All players are expected maintain social distancing (6 feet apart) or wear a mask while at the ATC, except while playing tennis.

Between sets & game switch overs, reapply hand sanitizer and maintain social distance. Sanitizer pump stations will be setup near courts.

Minimize ball contact with your hands: new balls for serving and use your racquet/foot to pick up balls. Optionally wear glove on non-dominant hand.

AFTER PLAYING

Wash your hands thoroughly or use a hand sanitizer after coming off the court.

If you are uncomfortable with another member’s behavior, please let Larry or an attendant know.

ATC RESPONSIBILITIES

Wipe down of surfaces (ex: front gate, court sweepers)

Sanitizer pump stations setup near courts