The safety and well-being of players, families, and staff is our top priority. We have instituted a
number of Safety Protocols that everyone must follow. Please contact the tournament director for any special considerations.
Non-compliance will result in being asked to leave and future section run events will become player only and no spectators will be allowed in the facility.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
PLAYERS AND GUESTS:
● By participating in this event, you agree to the Liability Waiver posted on the tournament page on tennislink.
● DO NOT PLAY/ARRIVE ON-SITE IF you are exhibiting any symptoms of the
coronavirus. According to the CDC, people with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported—ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus: fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, the new loss of taste or smell.
● DO NOT PLAY/ARRIVE ON-SITE IF you have been in contact with someone with
known or suspected COVID-19 in the last 14 days.
● Player + 1 guest allowed on-site.
● Everyone must follow a minimum of 6’ social distancing (except family members)
● Restrooms will be available but please do not congregate there
● Wash hands throughout the day and have your own personal hand sanitizer
● Bring your own Beverages/water, snacks, towels, water, ice, cooler
● Participant Chair (if you would like to use your own chair on-court); Spectators should
bring chairs as seating is limited
●All spectators and players must wear masks except for those playing matches on court, but will be required to put masks back on as they leave court to use the restroom, report scores and when they arrive for check-in.
*Please note that some facilities and states may not allow spectators
PRE-MATCH:
● All players should check-in at the Tournament Desk 15 minutes before their first match
● First round matches each day will have pre-assigned courts and there will be a large dry erase board with match-ups and location
● Warm-up Courts: Courts will be available for warm-up at Reffkin for the first scheduled round of the day, after that, very limited courts will be available at Reffkin. For later rounds, please use the designated warm-up sites:
Himmel Tennis Center: 1000 N Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716
Catalina High School: 3645 E Pima St, Tucson, AZ 85716
● Balls:
○ 1 can of balls/match; if a player would like to play with 2 cans/match, they must
provide a new can of the same balls (available in the Pro Shop)
○ In the instance of multiple cans/match, the second can of balls should have different numbers
● If any players want to ‘walk-up’ to the tournament desk, they must stand in front of the
designated markers.
DURING MATCH:
● If playing with 2 cans of Balls
○ Players will only serve with their balls and once finished serving, will put on the side (by their bag)
○ Players should not touch their opponents’ ball or any ball coming from an opposing court. Instead, use your racket to pass along the ball
● Keep your players’ chairs facing forward towards the tennis court. This way, the players
on the adjacent court are facing away from you.
● Maintain safe social distance between players during the racket spin at the start of a
match.
● Players should set up on one side of the court and switch sides on that side of the court
only. Maintain physical distancing when changing ends of the court.
● Players should take change over breaks on opposite sides of the court or be spaced 6
feet away from the net (creating 12 feet between players). 4 players should not have
their bags/chairs between 2 courts.
● Players should clearly verbalize the score at the start of each point.
● If there is a dispute, players should look out for the Tournament Director or an umpire; if
anyone has to leave the court, they must wear a mask.
● Score tenders will not be provided. Players may bring personal score cards if desired (personal score cards are available for purchase in the Pro Shop).
● Use headbands, hats, and/or wristbands to avoid touching your face while playing.
COMPLETION OF MATCH:
● Please do not shake hands or make contact with your opponent at the completion of the
match. Instead, offer an acknowledgment such as a nod, thumbs up or ‘good match’
keeping 6ft min distance
● Leave the court promptly, clean up your trash, and take your belongings with you.
● Balls
○ After the match, please return the balls to the designated container located outside the tournament building.
● After reporting the score to the Tournament Desk, please leave the facility within 15
minutes of the completion of your match to help reduce gatherings
COMMUNICATION AND MISCELLANEOUS:
● Please check the Notes section daily for updated event info
○ Procedures and location check-in
○ When to arrive on site
○ Process for match dispatch
○ Procedure for score reporting
○ Facility safety precautions
○ Court assignments for matches
● Tennis court gates, latches, score tenders, and on-court chairs will be cleaned and
disinfected throughout the day
PARTICIPANT TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 DURING EVENT
If a participant has tested positive for COVID-19 while participating in a tournament
- Parent or participant advises the Tournament Director immediately
- If the tournament is ongoing, the participant must withdraw from the tournament
- TD follows up with the
participant to:
a. confirm that they or the lab/healthcare provider has reported the positive test to
the State’s Department of Health (if they have not, the Facility should report it);
b. determine the exact date(s) the individual was at the Facility;
c. identify the individuals they may have come in close contact* with while on-site in
order to communicate with other participants:
According to the CDC close contact is the following*:
● You were within 6 feet of someone who has COVID-19 for at least 15 minutes
● You provided care at home to someone who is sick with COVID-19
● You had direct physical contact with the person (touched, hugged, kissed)
● You shared eating or drinking utensils
● They sneezed, coughed, or somehow got respiratory droplets on you
