Tennis Etiquette

So that you and your fellow Members can fully enjoy the tennis experience here at Ibis, please remember the following rules:

• Wait until it is your time to play before entering the court area.
• If you need to stretch and loosen up, please use the Fitness Center or the areas outside of the fence.
• When entering or leaving the court, remember that the adjacent players could be in the middle of a point, so keep the conversations to a minimum.
• Use the benches for storing personal belongings and keep the chairs free for players to sit during a changeover.
• When leaving, please use the receptacles to discard your cups and tennis ball cans.
• Please yield to the next group at the appropriate time, regardless of your score.
• When making a court reservation, remember that Doubles have priority over Singles between 8:30–11 a.m.
• Players may not make multiple reservations. When a player has finished play, he/she may sign up for the next available court in the Sports Shop.

Guest Policy

All tennis guests must be registered at the Sports Shop prior to play. All guests are subject to a daily guest fee. Unaccompanied guests will need to carry a valid guest pass. Please make sure that all of your House Guests are aware of this policy. "Day Guests" are guests who live within a 50-mile radius and are limited to using the Club no more than six times between November 1 and April 30. While a "House Guest" is not limited to six times per season, he or she is still subject to guest fees and should still be registered at the Sports Shop prior to play. If you have any questions about the guest policy, please contact the Sports Shop at 561.625.8500, ext. 8900.

Registration

Registration for Tennis and Pickleball is required through Chelsea, by calling 561.625.8500 ext. 8900, or emailing [email protected]. All guests are required to have a guest pass and accompanying Members are required to check their guest in at the Sports Shop desk prior to play. Guests must have their own equipment. Tennis and Pickleball Guest Fees: $10 per guest from May through October and $15 per guest from November through April.

I had not played tennis since high school. I am 68 and started again at Ibis three years ago. The teaching staff, the events, the whole facility is first class. I am enjoying so much the game and my fellow players that it keeps me young, healthy and motivated.

I encourage anyone who has left tennis to reconsider the game. Ibis tennis is part of a lifestyle. Chuck and his team will make you enjoy the game, whatever your level.