Tennis Guests

Part of the fun and wonderful memories made at Sequoia involve bringing friends and family to the club who are not Sequoia members.  We welcome guests and are happy for our members to bring non-members to the club as often as they please.  The following is the policy on guests:               

• Members must sign in all guests when they arrive, and pay the guest fee ($5) in cash or by charging to the member account.

• Guests must attend with a member, and may not sign in and use a membership without the sponsoring member being present.  If you have extenuating circumstances (your guests need to arrive before you can arrive at the club), please contact the tennis office at 373-8132, in advance to let them know that you have guests arriving before you.  We must have a member responsible for every guest at the club in the event of an emergency or other situation that would require removing a guest from the club.  It is even more important that we know that every person who visits the club has permission to be present.

• ​Nannies, sitters, and grandparents who come to the club to supervise member children do NOT have to sign in as guests, provided that the member parents are NOT present.  They may sign in as the member family.  We want all member children to be able to enjoy the club even when their parents cannot be present to supervise, so we do not charge a guest fee for adults who supervise children at the club in the absence of their parents.

• Only dependent family members are included in the family membership.  This includes children under the age of 25 who are dependents in the household, and senior parents who live with the family.  Any dependent family member may use the family membership at the club at any time free of charge.  Adult children, grandchildren, grandparents, and children over the age of 25 who are not dependents are NOT included in the family membership, and must be signed in as a guest.

• Guests may not charge to member accounts unless the member is present and signs the ticket.  This policy is in effect to protect the members.

Protecting the safety of our members and children at the pool is of utmost importance, so it is important that all members respect the guest policy and sign in all guests when they arrive.  Our club manager and staff do a great job of learning the names and faces of our members over the summer, so they are very aware when new faces arrive.   Please continue to bring your guests to the club, but please help us and also remember to sign them in when they arrive!

Tennis Court Rules:

• Scheduled club clinics, tournaments, interclub league play, and social events have priority over other play. Complete schedules of activities will be posted on the bulletin board outside of the Pro Shop and in THE SEQUOIAN newsletter.
• The tennis courts must be used for playing tennis and not for other activities.
• All players must wear appropriate tennis apparel and appropriate tennis shoes. No black-soled athletic shoes, street shoes, sandals, or bare feet are allowed on the courts. Shirts must be worn at all times.
• No food, gum, candy bars, etc. are allowed on the courts at anytime. Liquids such as water, Gatorade, soft drinks, etc. are allowed if contained in appropriate, non-breakable containers.
• The Club Pro will enforce all tennis rules established by the tennis committee. Questions regarding the rules should be addressed in writing to the tennis committee.
• Only members and their registered guests are allowed use of the Club’s tennis facilities, and guests must be accompanied by a member at all times.
• Members must register their guest prior to play. Guest fees can be paid in the Tennis Office or be charged to your account by signing the book outside the Tennis Office.

• If you are using a court, and have not signed up, you are subject to removal if the court has been reserved.

  Clay Court Rules:

• All players must brush the court after finishing
• Failure to brush the court after play will result in a $5 maintenance fee
• Players are responsible for cleaning their own lines before playing 
• No tampering with the water system under any circumstances
• Children under 16 are allowed on the courts only with an adult or with Head Pro permission 
• Proper court shoes only. No running shoes, cleats or bare feet
• Please contact the Pro Shop with any questions on court maintenance.
• Clay courts can be reserved by calling the Tennis Office (373-8132) or by signing up on the outside bulletin board. If you have reserved court time and will not be using the court, please call and cancel. If you have not started play on a reserved court within 15 minutes of the reserved time, the court may be assigned to waiting players.
• If you are using a court for which you have not signed up, you must give up that court if it has been reserved.

Tennis Court Lights:

• The last players to leave the courts at night should turn off the court lights.

Tennis Tournaments:

• The Sequoia Invitational Tournament, a USTA sanctioned junior event.  Club events are held for members on Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day. Our Tennis Palooza held in June includes both a women’s and men’s member-guest day and a parent-child day.