Thursday, April 30, 2020

Chapel Hill Tennis Club Weekly April 30

Dear Fellow Members of CHTC,

I hope you and those you love are safe and well. Last night, the Board voted to reopen tennis activities at CHTC effective Friday, May 1, following the period of closure requested by the Town of Carrboro. However, the pandemic and the need for caution are still very much with us. The Board’s priority is to ensure the health and well-being of all our members and staff. We will re-open with the same rules that were in place before our suspension and that are absolutely necessary for compliance with the existing orders and for minimizing the risk of viral transmission. The clubhouse, fitness center and indoor courts will remain closed. Only CHTC members will be permitted; no guests.

PLEASE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
  • Stay Home if you are sick or if someone in your household is sick.
  • Keep a minimum of 6-feet distant from others at all times to minimize the risk of transmission.
  • Outdoor Exercise is the essential activity for which we are permitted to come to the Club – not socializing. Keep that in mind and do not linger on club grounds when you are not playing. (All moveable seating has been removed.) Remember that transmission of this virus occurs through respiratory droplets, and talking to people puts everybody at greater risk!
  • Wash your hands with soap and water before and after play. Handwashing really helps! The pool bathrooms will be open; you should detour there for handwashing on your way in and out of the club. In addition, we have finally sourced hand sanitizer (thanks, Alan!) and it will be made available for members coming to and from courts.
  • Bring your own water; water jugs have been removed.
  • Place your bags at distance from others’ bags (e.g., along the fence). Wipe down your racquet with disinfectant wipes before and after play.
  • Use a new can of balls for each match and minimize how often you touch the ball with your hands. Retrieve balls after points using your racquet and feet. Do the same for balls that come on your court from another court.
  • Don’t touch your face with your hands.

Lessons for members will also be available starting May 1 under strict rules (no more than 3 students and 1 pro on a court; no more than 2 people at a time on either side of the net; student does not touch balls; pro wears a glove on non-racquet hand.) Again, minimum 6-foot distancing must be observed at all times.

During this suspension, the staff have continued work on maintenance of the grounds and courts; everything should be looking great and ready for us to return.

Pool: We still do not know when the pool will be allowed to open. Pool preparations have been continuing during the suspension, and the health department inspection is still set for May 4; however, the health department has yet to issue guidance regarding summer pool operations, and no mention was made of pool operations in the context of the Governor’s Phases for eventual reopening of state businesses. Stay tuned.

Our club members and staff have jointly done an excellent job of creating a safe place where we can get healthy outdoor exercise playing the sport we love. But everything depends on our members continuing to play safe and keep distant. Keep it up, and stay safe and well!

Sheila Newton
President, CHTC Board of Directors

Monday, April 20, 2020

Chapel Hill Tennis Club Weekly April 20

In Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic:

In consultation and agreement with Orange County and the Town of Carrboro, the Chapel Hill Tennis Club will suspend all tennis and other member activities through Thursday, April 30. All recreational play, lessons, practices, etc. must cease during that time. Please rest assured that the Executive Committee and the full Board of Directors will be continuing to assess the situation, and that we and the staff will stand ready to reopen the club for play as soon as feasible. The Board and Management are paying careful attention to safeguard the financial health of the Club during these uncertain times. Membership dues remain vital in sustaining our club. Please remember that we are a member-owned club, and that your ongoing support of the club is of critical importance to our continued operation in the months to come.

Members with questions or comments should contact Alan or any CHTC Board member.

With my heartfelt thanks for your support in these difficult times,

Sheila Newton
For the Executive Committee of the CHTC Board of Directors 

Calendar & Events

Planning Ahead - See all details below or TBA soon
   Weekly                Full Line Up of Adult & Junior Tennis Programming *See 7 Day Forecast for Details*
   Weekly                Indoor Tennis Summer Season*Maybe Resumes May 1*
   Weekly                Free Weekly Tennis Mixers*Maybe Resumes May 1*
   Wed. April 29    Swim Team Registration 5-7pm in the Clubhouse*Canceled*
   Sat. May 2          CHTC Team Tennis Event *Canceled*
   Sat. May 16        Pool & Cafe Open for the Season
   Sun. May 17       Swim Team Registration Date #2 in the Clubhouse 2-4pm
   Mon. May 18     Swim Team Season / Practice Begins
   Mon. May 25     Memorial Day Pool Party / Tennis Social
     *Members Only / No Guests Allowed on Memorial Day*
   Wed. May 27     Home Swim Meet
     *Both Pools Closed*
   Sat. May 30        Home Swim Meet
     *Both Pools will have a Delayed Opening*      

All Summer Season Details Located Easily on our New Website
   Aquatics, Swim Team, Swim Lessons, Pool Parties / Events, Cafe, Camps, Tennis Programming, etc...

Adult and Junior Tennis Challenge Ladders Sign Up
If you'd like to play please follow this link to register:
https://app.tennisrungs.com/Public/Register/26544528
If you have any questions direct them to Dave Keeney dave@chapelhilltennisclub.com


From the Pro Shop
Come see whats new and exciting in The Pro Shop!!!
New Design - New Items -  Fun & Fresh Look with Fun & Fresh Expanded Inventory
Also - a Great Selection of New Line Babolat Shoes and Rackets

New Babolat Demo Racquets are in!!!

Pro Shop Hours effective March - October
Monday-Friday      8am - 7pm
Saturday-Sunday  8am - 5pm
  

Weekly Tennis Programming Schedule
See The 7 Day Forecast of Events below for all details

 
~You can now follow your favorite tennis and swim club these 5 easy ways:
  1.  Club Emails
  2.  CHTC Blog located on the main page of our website
  3.  Twitter - Twitter feed can be seen on the main page of our website http://www.chapelhilltennisclub.com      (OR)Go to Twitter @TennisClub27510 
  4.  Thank you for your "like" on Facebook
Its easy to join in, simply click the link below:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chapel-Hill-TennisClub/100440693380     
  5.  Instagram
                7 Day Forecast of Club Events
      *                  *Adult Tennis     *Junior Tennis     *Platform     *Fitness     *Aquatics     *Social
                                       Full Line Up of Tennis Pro Staffed FREE Weekly Tennis Mixers                         

***Suspended atleast until April 30***                                   


Wednesday 4/22
Men’s Night Free Tennis Social 7-8:30pm***Suspended atleast until April 30***    
Tournament Tough Junior Tennis Clinic 4:30-6:30pm***Suspended atleast until April 30***   
 
Thursday 4/23
Ladies Night Free Tennis Social 7-8:30pm***Suspended atleast until April 30***
Back to Tennis Adult Tennis Clinic 9-10am***Suspended atleast until April 30***
Lunch Bunch 4.0 and up Adult Tennis Clinic 11:30am-1pm***Suspended atleast until April 30***
Cardio Adult Tennis Clinic 6-7pm***Suspended atleast until April 30***
Slammers Junior Tennis Clinic 4-5pm***Suspended atleast until April 30***                   
Pre Tournament Tough Junior Tennis Clinic 4:30-6:00pm***Suspended atleast until April 30***
                    
Friday 4/24
Friday Night Mixer Free Tennis Social 7-8:30pm***Suspended atleast until April 30***

Saturday 4/25
Challenge Courts Free Tennis Social 1-2:30pm***Suspended atleast until April 30*** 
3.0 and Rising Adult Tennis Clinic 8:30-10am***Suspended atleast until April 30***
Try Tennis Beginner Adult Tennis Clinic 9-10am***Suspended atleast until April 30***   
No Guts / No Glory Cardio Adult Tennis Clinic 10-11:30am***Suspended atleast until April 30***       
Quick Start I Ages 8 & under Junior Tennis Clinic 8:15-9am***Suspended atleast until April 30***   
Quick Start II Ages 9-10 Junior Tennis Clinic 9-10am***Suspended atleast until April 30***
Weekend Slammers Junior Tennis Clinic 12-1pm***Suspended atleast until April 30***
Weekend Tournament Tough Junior Tennis Clinic 1-3pm***Suspended atleast until April 30***                                     
Circuit Training Fitness Class 9-10am***Suspended atleast until April 30***       

Sunday 4/26
Challenge Courts Free Tennis Social 1-2:30pm***Suspended atleast until April 30***  
           Advanced Doubles Adult Tennis Clinic 1-2:30pm
***Suspended atleast until April 30***  

Monday 4/27
Advanced Night Free Tennis Social 7-8:30pm***Suspended atleast until April 30***
Challenge Courts Free Tennis Social 7-8:30pm***Suspended atleast until April 30***      
3.0 Adult Tennis Clinic 8:30-10am***Suspended atleast until April 30***             
Drills & Skills Adult Tennis Clinic 11:30-1pm***Suspended atleast until April 30***  
Tournament Tough Junior Tennis Clinic 4:30-6:30pm***Suspended atleast until April 30***                            
 
Tuesday 4/28
Early Bird Cardio Adult Tennis Clinic 7-8am***Suspended atleast until April 30*** 
Back to Tennis Adult Tennis Clinic 9-10am***Suspended atleast until April 30*** 
Try Tennis Beginner Adult Tennis Clinic 6-7pm***Suspended atleast until April 30***
Quick Start I Ages 8 & under Junior Tennis Clinic 3:30-4:15pm***Suspended atleast until April 30***
Pre Tournament Tough Junior Tennis Clinic 4:30-6:00pm***Suspended atleast until April 30***