Tennis Court Locations
Little Rocky Run has seven (7) tennis courts for the use of Little Rocky Run members and their guests.  Tennis courts are located in the following locations:

Little Rocky Run Circle & Sunset Ridge Road/Water Pond Court (2 Courts)
The courts are beside the pool and behind the Recreational Center.  Residents should park in the pool/recreation center parking lot and walk to the back of the building.   These courts have lights on automatic timers.

Springstone Drive (3 Courts)
The courts have a dedicated parking lot and are located on the left-hand side, just past Union Mill Elementary School. These courts feature a top quality rebound board for individual practice.

Stonefield Drive (2 courts)
The courts are located behind the Recreational Center.  When coming down Stonefield Drive, turn right into the recreation center parking lot. Follow all the way to the back of the property.

Who May Use the Courts

nResidents who are current members of the Association.
nNon-resident guests playing with Association members.
nAssociation approved instructors.

Reserving A Court at Each Location

nCOURT A can be reserved up to one hour in advance on a first-come, first-serve basis. The court is reserved by placing one player’s name on the court reservation board.

nCOURT B can be reserved up to 24 hours in advance. This court can also be reserved by entering a name on the reservation board. When no reservations are made for Court B, the procedure cited for COURT A applies to COURT B.

nMembers reserving a court must be present when normal court change is made on the hour. If the members are absent more than 10 minutes, the reservation is forfeited and the court is then available to the next waiting member.

nMembers may not reserve a court while playing (but may continue to play past
the hour if no one else reserve the court).

nTwo new players must be available to take a reserved court for singles; four
new players for doubles play.

nJunior members (16 years or younger) may not reserve a court during
adult priority times (but may play if courts are free).

nThe Association has the authority to reserve the courts for lessons or tournaments.
Advance notice shall be posted.

Rules of Play

nAll playing members (except guests) should be prepared to identify themselves as association members and as having made proper reservations.

nSingles play is limited to one hour and doubles play is limited to two hours.

nAll court changes are made on the hour.

nPlayers who have used a court for a fraction of an hour must quit on the hour
when others have reserved the court.

nAn individual member may not use a court when two eligible players are
waiting to play. However, an individual member may use an unoccupied court for
practice while reserving a court for the next period.

nPlay is defined as having a game or two players practicing on the same court.

nThe courts are to be open for play only from 7am-Dusk.

Priority of Play

nAdults have priority weekdays after 5pm; weekends and holidays 7am – 1pm.

nAdults retain priority when playing with a junior.

nJuniors may not reserve courts during adult priority periods, but junior may play during adult priority periods if no adult has reserved the court. Juniors may not be asked to leave a court once their play is in progress until the usual court change on the hour.

Miscellaneous

nTennis etiquette as stated in the USTA Code shall be observed by all players.

nBicycles, skates, skateboards, baby carriages, playpens, and pets are not
allowed on the courts.

nPeople who are not playing tennis are not allowed on the courts.

nProper tennis shoes are required (no cleats or black-soled shoes or
any soles that will leave marks or destroy the court surface).

nNo food, alcoholic beverages or radio playing is permitted.

nThe courts are to be locked at all times. Keys may be purchased from the
Homeowners Association for $7.00.

nAdjustment of the net will be the responsibility of the Tennis Committee and others designated by the Board of Trustees.

nDisregard of these rules will lead to suspension of privileges by the Association
Board of Trustees.