Club Use, Policies
The Palos Verdes Tennis Club, a non-profit foundation, was founded in 1963 under terms of a concession agreement between the Club and the City of Palos Verdes Estates, the owner of the land on which the Club is situated. The Club is governed by a Board of Directors elected by the members. To provide for the enjoyment of Club members and guests, and to permit orderly and fair management of the Club's facilities, the following rules have been adopted by the Board of Directors. They may be amended by future Board action. The Club manager and staff are responsible for ensuring that members and guests comply with the rules. Your cooperation is expected and appreciated.
Hours
Palos Verdes Tennis Club is open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday; 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday. Courts are available for use by members and their children, guests of members, and by non-member residents of Palos Verdes Estates during the following times:
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ADULT MEMBERS AND ADULT GUESTS
Saturday, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
CHILDREN OF MEMBERS
Saturday, 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 8:00 a.m.- 10:00 p.m. (no racking privileges between 9:00 a.m. & 12:00 noon) |
Court Usage
Front desk
All players must check in with the front desk to obtain a court assignment. When play has concluded, the players must promptly notify the front desk.
Racking rules
When all available courts are in use, and players are waiting for a court, the courts are considered to be “racked.” When the courts are “racked”:
No reserved courts
The courts may not be reserved in advance, except as follows:
Juniors (under age 18)
All players must check in with the front desk to obtain a court assignment. When play has concluded, the players must promptly notify the front desk.
Racking rules
When all available courts are in use, and players are waiting for a court, the courts are considered to be “racked.” When the courts are “racked”:
- Singles players are limited to one (1) hour of court time, and doubles players are limited to one and one-half (1 ½) hours of court time, beginning at the time the court is assigned by the front desk.
- The front desk will not assign a court to waiting players unless all players are present and ready to play. If three of the four members of a doubles match are present and ready to play, the front desk will assign them a court only if the courts are not “racked”. Their time on court will begin when the court is assigned, and not when the fourth arrives. An assignment time can begin no earlier than the opening of the front desk, or 7:30 a.m. Therefore, singles players can be “bumped” no earlier than 8:30 a.m. and doubles players can be “bumped” no earlier than 9:00 a.m.
- Players may continue play on their court until all members of the next group sent by the front desk arrives at the designated court ready to play.
No reserved courts
The courts may not be reserved in advance, except as follows:
- Certain courts are set aside each day for use by the professional teaching staff.
- The Club may set aside courts for tournaments and special events. The Club may establish “challenge courts” and allow courts to be reserved on weekend afternoons. (See the Court Reservation Sheet for Members.)
- Certain courts may be set aside for use by sanctioned organizations which currently include without limitation Golden Boys, Junior Gamma League, Marine League, South Bay Grand Prix and U.S.T.A.
Juniors (under age 18)
- During “prime time” (daily prior to 11:00 a.m.), if the courts are “racked”, then adult members may “bump” junior players from a court.
- During non-“prime time” (daily after 11:00 a.m.), if the courts are “racked”, then junior players may “bump” adult players from Courts 11 and 12.
- If an adult and one or more junior players are on a court, then it is considered an adult court.
Use Of Club Facilities
The facilities and services of the Club are to be used for tennis-related social and recreational purposes only, and are not to be used in the furtherance of trade, business or profession. Please refer to the Club By-Laws.
- The Clubhouse is intended for use by the members and their guests. The Clubhouse may not be reserved for exclusive use.
- The Clubhouse television set is intended to be used for viewing sporting events only.
- The tennis courts are to be used for tennis only. No roller skates, skate boards, scooters or basketballs are allowed on the courts.
Guests and non-members
Non-members are not permitted to play tennis at the Club, except in the following situations:
Non-members and juniors (under age 18) are not permitted to attend the free adult tennis work-outs.
In accordance with the By-Laws, active members’ unmarried children age 25 or under, who are full-time students living in the members’ households, have membership privileges. Otherwise, members’ children and other family members are considered to be non-members. Members’ children over age 25 and parents of members residing out-of-state pay a $2 guest fee when playing with a member, and otherwise the regular guest fee schedule applies.
A suspended or expelled member may not play tennis at the Club.
- Non-member Palos Verdes Estates residents are permitted to play, but may be “bumped” during “prime time” if the courts are “racked.”
- Non-members (whether or not they are residents of Palos Verdes Estates) are permitted to play as the guests of members.
Non-members and juniors (under age 18) are not permitted to attend the free adult tennis work-outs.
In accordance with the By-Laws, active members’ unmarried children age 25 or under, who are full-time students living in the members’ households, have membership privileges. Otherwise, members’ children and other family members are considered to be non-members. Members’ children over age 25 and parents of members residing out-of-state pay a $2 guest fee when playing with a member, and otherwise the regular guest fee schedule applies.
A suspended or expelled member may not play tennis at the Club.
Ball machine
The ball machine is available for rental from the front desk by members only, for a fee of $10 per hour. Usage is limited to one (1) hour if others are waiting to use the ball machine. Ball machine users may be “bumped” if courts are “racked”.
Children
Parents are responsible for the behavior and safety of their children on Club premises. Children under the age of 12 must be supervised at all times by an adult while on Club premises.
Children under the age of 12 are not allowed to use the locker rooms. Children are discouraged from using the main Clubhouse lounge. The Junior Clubhouse facility and its restrooms are available for children’s use.
Attire
Appropriate tennis attire is required for all players. All players must wear non-marking soled tennis shoes only.
Etiquette
U.S.T.A. etiquette shall govern play at all times. Fair play, courteous behavior and no foul language is expected in all areas of the Club.
Food and beverages
Except for water or sports drinks (Gatorade), no food or beverages are permitted on the tennis courts.
No smoking
No smoking is permitted on Club premises.
Cell phones, pagers and telephone usage
Cell phones must be turned off and not used while on the courts. Pagers may be used if set to non-audio function. A courtesy telephone in the Clubhouse is available for members to make brief local calls.
No pets
No pets are permitted on Club property, except for Guide Dogs.
Alcohol
No person under age 21 shall possess, drink or attempt to purchase alcohol at the Club. No person shall purchase or supply alcohol on Club premises to or for any person under age 21.
Cleaning up
All persons using the Club are responsible for cleaning up after themselves (cups, tennis balls, tennis containers, towels). Please deposit used tennis balls, containers and aluminum cans into the receptacle by the front desk.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation of a tennis lesson with a Club Professional must occur at least 24 hours in advance of the lesson. Cancellation on less than 24 hours’ notice will result in a full charge for the lesson.
Members will be charged for the Club events (such as tennis socials and parties) for which they have signed up, unless they cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the event.
Modification
The Board of Directors may, at any time without prior notice, amend, repeal or add to these Rules.
The ball machine is available for rental from the front desk by members only, for a fee of $10 per hour. Usage is limited to one (1) hour if others are waiting to use the ball machine. Ball machine users may be “bumped” if courts are “racked”.
Children
Parents are responsible for the behavior and safety of their children on Club premises. Children under the age of 12 must be supervised at all times by an adult while on Club premises.
Children under the age of 12 are not allowed to use the locker rooms. Children are discouraged from using the main Clubhouse lounge. The Junior Clubhouse facility and its restrooms are available for children’s use.
Attire
Appropriate tennis attire is required for all players. All players must wear non-marking soled tennis shoes only.
Etiquette
U.S.T.A. etiquette shall govern play at all times. Fair play, courteous behavior and no foul language is expected in all areas of the Club.
Food and beverages
Except for water or sports drinks (Gatorade), no food or beverages are permitted on the tennis courts.
No smoking
No smoking is permitted on Club premises.
Cell phones, pagers and telephone usage
Cell phones must be turned off and not used while on the courts. Pagers may be used if set to non-audio function. A courtesy telephone in the Clubhouse is available for members to make brief local calls.
No pets
No pets are permitted on Club property, except for Guide Dogs.
Alcohol
No person under age 21 shall possess, drink or attempt to purchase alcohol at the Club. No person shall purchase or supply alcohol on Club premises to or for any person under age 21.
Cleaning up
All persons using the Club are responsible for cleaning up after themselves (cups, tennis balls, tennis containers, towels). Please deposit used tennis balls, containers and aluminum cans into the receptacle by the front desk.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation of a tennis lesson with a Club Professional must occur at least 24 hours in advance of the lesson. Cancellation on less than 24 hours’ notice will result in a full charge for the lesson.
Members will be charged for the Club events (such as tennis socials and parties) for which they have signed up, unless they cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the event.
Modification
The Board of Directors may, at any time without prior notice, amend, repeal or add to these Rules.