Tennis Committee
The TLIA Tennis Committee was established in 1973 when the present courts were rebuilt over an old cement slab. The courts were once again rebuilt in 2016 with funds from TLIA and individual member donations. Both courts are striped for tennis and pickleball. The Tennis Committee maintains the tennis courts, gardens, and surrounding areas. It also organizes tennis lessons for youth and adults and plans all social activities including the 4th of July volleyball tournament and a round-robin for tennis and pickleball. Memorial Day and Labor Day round-robin tournaments, as well as a seasonal men’s tournament, may also be planned. The courts are for the use of TLIA members and their guests and are for tennis and pickleball playing only. Please note that first and foremost of importance to the TLIA Tennis committee is safety, thus no alcoholic beverages in any type of container are allowed on the courts at any time. Please follow the health and safety guidelines issued by state and local government and health authorities regarding Covid-19. Players are encouraged to bring their own water, wipes, and/or hand sanitizer.
Youth tennis lessons start after the conclusion of the school year in June and run through the first week in August on Monday-Thursday mornings. Participants are aged kindergarten to 8th grade. Instructors are qualified tennis players who have played tennis at the high school and/or college level.
Adult lessons are on Friday and Saturday mornings starting in June until the end of July. These are taught by a professional from the Crystal Lake Racket Club.
In addition to scheduled tennis lessons, the courts are reserved for the following groups:
Tuesday – Pickleball drop-in at 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday – Men drop-in tennis at 5:30 pm
Thursday – Women drop-in tennis at 6:00 p.m
Sunday- Men drop-in tennis at 9:00 a.m.
Long-Range Planning Commission of the Tennis Committee is responsible for maintaining the court surface, equipment, removal and placement of nets, and general court maintenance.
Tennis Grounds Maintenance is responsible for maintaining the grounds and gardens and adjacent areas.
TENNIS RULES – GENERAL REGULATIONS
Tennis Court Guidelines
(effective May 1, 2021, until further notice):
- All TLIA sanctioned functions have first court priority.
- Courts are for the use of TLIA members and their guests. Guests must be accompanied by a member to play. For doubles play, two TLIA members must be playing unless players are house guests.
- Courts may be slippery when wet or when leaves have fallen. Play at your own risk. TLIA is not liable for any injuries or illnesses that occur as a result of playing tennis on TLIA courts.
- No skates, bicycles, other vehicles, or toys such as soccer balls are permitted on the courts. Courts are for tennis and pickleball play only.
- Pets are not allowed on the courts.
- Adults (over 18) have priority for the courts during the following hours: Saturdays, Sundays, and Holiday mornings until 1:00 p.m. Weekdays after 5:00 p.m. Summer Priority Hours in effect Memorial Day through Labor Day Sundays and Holidays, all day Saturdays until 1:00 p.m. Weekdays After 5:00 p.m.
- At least two (2) adults (18 or over) must be playing to have adult priority time. During adult preference hours in doubles play, two (2) adults must be playing in order to maintain priority status.
- Court time is on a first-come, first-served basis. At least one player must remain on the court to maintain position for the hour change. This rule applies to everyone.
- Court time is for one (1) hour. Court #1 starts on the hour, Court #2 starts on the half hour.
- If the court is vacant, play may start fifteen (15) minutes before the hour and continue through the next hour. Players starting prior to fifteen (15) minutes before the hour will relinquish the court on the hour if other players are waiting.
- If you wish to use the court before 8:00 a.m., please keep noise to a minimum. Please, be courteous and respect neighbors and their property at all times.
- Proper tennis attire is required. Males must wear shirts. Proper attire includes shoes that do not mar the courts and proper tennis racquets. Children over six (6) years and under ten (10) years of age are allowed on the courts only if they are in tennis lessons or playing tennis with an adult TLIA member. Children under six (6) years of age are not allowed on the courts at any time.
- TLIA tennis rules will be updated as needed to follow the health and safety guidelines issued by state and local government and health authorities.