RACQUET SPORTS RULES AND REGULATIONS
Control of Play
The use of and play on the tennis courts shall be subjected to the control of the Club Operator. The tennis courts will be closed when necessary for maintenance or when dictated by safety considerations or adverse weather conditions. The hours of play will be posted on the Club Facilities.
Instruction: Lessons and Clinics
Tennis and pickleball private lessons and clinics are available by appointment. A minimum of 24-hour notice must be given to avoid charges on cancelled lessons. Instruction is exclusively provided by Lake Nona Golf & Country Club’s certified professional staff, outside teaching professionals are not permitted at any time on the Club’s court facilities.
Court Reservations
Court reservations are available online or with the Director of Racquet Sports and are based on availability. Members may reserve tennis courts for a maximum time period of two hours. A Member may also obtain the use of the tennis courts by arriving in person and waiting for the next available court. If a reserved tennis court is not claimed by the reserving party 15 minutes or more after the reserved time, the tennis court shall be deemed free if other Members are waiting for an available court. If a Member cannot keep their reservation, they are asked to cancel their reservation to free the court for another Member. Repeat no-shows will be subject to loss of reservation privileges. Special events, tennis mixers, tournaments, interclub matches, or any Club event will take priority for court time.
Registration
All players must register with the racquet sports team prior to playing.
Guest Play
Members may invite guests to the court facilities, subject to applicable guest fees and limitations. Guests must check-in in advance and be accompanied by the sponsoring Member. A Member may bring up to three guests when using the court facilities, and Members may bring the same guest up to a maximum of 20 times per calendar year, any exceptions and/or special requests must be approved in advance by the Director of Racquet Sports. The Club Operator may also invite guests and/or prospective Members to the courts.
Attire
Appropriate tennis attire is to be worn at all times. Shirts must be worn at all times, and men and boys are not permitted to wear sleeveless shirts. Cut-offs, swimsuits, and denim are not permitted. All players must wear proper athletic/tennis shoes to prevent damage to the Club courts.
Equipment
Each player must play with a regulation tennis racket or pickleball paddle. Regulation tennis balls must be used at all times. Complimentary demo tennis racquets and pickleball paddles are available. Players using the demo racquets/paddles must return them to the staff.
Professional, onsite restringing services are available (fees apply).
A complimentary tennis and pickleball ball machine is available. No more than four to six balls may be used on the tennis courts during regular play unless approved by the Director (excludes usage of the ball machine). The ball machine must not be used by anyone under the age of 18 without adult supervision. If you are unfamiliar with the operation of the ball machine, please ask the staff for assistance. At the completion of your session, all balls are to be placed back in the ball machine and the key left with the machine.
Members are responsible for any damage caused by themselves or their guest to the court facilities.
Court Etiquette
Sportmanship and court etiquette are expected. The following should be observed on the courts at all times:
• All rules of the Unites States Tennis Association & USA Pickleball Association
• Only playing participants should be on the tennis courts at any time.
• Not permitted on courts: bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, scooters, food, drinks (with excluding water), glass, gum, and abuse of facility or equipment.
• Smoking is also prohibited on the tennis courts.
• Mobile devices should be silenced while on the court.
• No dogs or other pets are permitted on the court facilities, with the exception of qualified ADA service animals, as defined in Article 3.10.
• The following behaviors will not be tolerated: disturbing others by yelling, abusive language, profanity, throwing racquets, hitting balls against windscreens, or any other unsportsmanlike conduct.
Lake Nona Golf & Country Club reserves the right to have any Member or guest removed from the Club Facilities, to suspend or terminate memberships for misconduct, interference with the proper use or enjoyment of the facilities by others, disruptive behavior or profane conduct, intoxication, physical altercations, or illegal activity.
Down Nets
When nets are down, the tennis court involved shall be considered closed for play. Players are not to tighten or raise down nets or otherwise commence play on such tennis courts without first receiving permission from the Club Operator.
