Youth Tennis

Related to Temperature Checks/Health Screenings
All Volunteers and Y Staff: Will complete temperature check and respond to the health screening questions upon arrival.
Youth Participants: Will complete temperature check and guardian of participants will be required to answer the health screening questions at the time of arrival.

Masks
Coaches, Spectators, Family Members, All Others:

• Anyone coming into the Y is required to wear a mask.
• All spectators will be required to wear a mask.  

Youth Participants/Players:

• Participants will wear masks when completing skills and fundamental drills when physical exertion is low.
• Participants are encouraged to wear the masks when involved in full game play.
• Participants will be required to re-mask when the physical exertion required has diminished.
• Participants are encouraged to wear the masks at all times.

Staff and Coaches:

• Staff and coaches are required to wear the mask at all times. 

Social Distancing and Spacing
Participants, Coaches, Volunteers, Spectators, and Families:

• Maintaining the six foot social distancing must be adhered to.
• Families and spectators must self-monitor in order to make sure they are complying with the six foot social distancing guideline.
• One spectator is allowed per Youth Sport participant. Spectator seating is designated along perimeter of the room.

Game Play Protocol:

• No shaking hands.
• Participants will not give physical high fives or other physical positive reinforcement contact with other participants or coaches.
• End of practice or recognition of a skill or behavior done well will be recognized with air high fives or with a positive verbal acknowledgement.

Sanitation and Cleanliness

Facility/Equipment Sanitizing:

• The cleaning/disinfecting of equipment will be completed prior to and end of all practices.
• All balls and game equipment will be wiped down prior to and after use.
• “Gameball” will be disinfected prior to the game, in-between quarters, and after the game.

Hand Washing:

• Coaches, volunteers, and participants are to wash hands prior to start of the practice.
• We encourage participants to bring a small bottle of hand sanitizer.
• Participants will sanitize his/her hands prior to and post playing in games.

Wellness and Water Bottles:

• Participants are to stay home if not feeling well.
• Participants are encouraged to bring and be responsible for their own water bottle.

*Please note: Policies are subject to change per direction from the Monroe County Health Department or any local mandates.