AITA outdoor clay courts to re-open with restrictions ( indoor courts remain closed )
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has posted information specific to tennis at their COVID-19 webpage.
Note on Guests
The Board of Directors has agreed to allow members to host guests. If you bring a guest to the courts, be sure to list your guest on your on-line reservation or on the sign-up sheet in the clubhouse. An $8 guest fee will be added to your regular monthly bill each time you have a guest.
Note on Court reservations
The clay courts are the busiest they have been in years. As a courtesy to fellow members, please be sure to cancel any reservations you decide not to use so that another member can use the court. You can simply return to your original reservation and select “Delete” to cancel a reservation.
While we cannot eliminate all risk, we hope the following will reduce the risk and comply with state guidelines: Our now-shorter list of COVID-19 guidelines is below. The indoor courts remain closed and social distancing remains important.
AITA Guidelines --Covid-19 restrictions
Acton Indoor Tennis Association is implementing the following guidelines to reduce risk and comply with state guidelines for COVID-19:
1. Players need to maintain 6-foot distance during play.
2. Players need to maintain 6-foot distance during changeovers and while seated courtside. Distance markers have been attached to the fences to show chair spacing.
3. Everyone at the club should observe current Massachusetts COVID-19 orders and guidance (https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-updates-and-information).
4. When turning over the court to the next group of players, the players coming onto the court need to keep their distance and wait to enter the courts until the previous group of players exits the courts.
5. Sweeping the courts after use is essential to proper maintenance and will still be required. Sweeping the lines is optional.
6. The indoor courts and clubhouse remain closed other than for access to the bathrooms. The clubhouse will be cleaned on the summer schedule of once per week.
7. Members should recognize that using the courts and clubhouse will entail risk. We do not have the personnel or resources to disinfect surfaces. Assume that the gates, chairs, sweepers, and all other equipment and fixtures at the outdoor courts have not been disinfected and use them accordingly. Members should bring and use wipes, gloves, masks, etc. for their own protection. The club is unable to obtain and provide those supplies.
8. Don’t come to the club if you are or feel ill.
9. Consider your personal situation and potential risk in deciding whether or not to play tennis. The USTA has guidelines at: https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/usta-statement-on-safety-of-playing-tennis-during-the-covid-19-v.html.
Board of Directors
Acton Indoor Tennis Association
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has posted information specific to tennis at their COVID-19 webpage.
Note on Guests
The Board of Directors has agreed to allow members to host guests. If you bring a guest to the courts, be sure to list your guest on your on-line reservation or on the sign-up sheet in the clubhouse. An $8 guest fee will be added to your regular monthly bill each time you have a guest.
Note on Court reservations
The clay courts are the busiest they have been in years. As a courtesy to fellow members, please be sure to cancel any reservations you decide not to use so that another member can use the court. You can simply return to your original reservation and select “Delete” to cancel a reservation.
While we cannot eliminate all risk, we hope the following will reduce the risk and comply with state guidelines: Our now-shorter list of COVID-19 guidelines is below. The indoor courts remain closed and social distancing remains important.
AITA Guidelines --Covid-19 restrictions
Acton Indoor Tennis Association is implementing the following guidelines to reduce risk and comply with state guidelines for COVID-19:
1. Players need to maintain 6-foot distance during play.
2. Players need to maintain 6-foot distance during changeovers and while seated courtside. Distance markers have been attached to the fences to show chair spacing.
3. Everyone at the club should observe current Massachusetts COVID-19 orders and guidance (https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-updates-and-information).
4. When turning over the court to the next group of players, the players coming onto the court need to keep their distance and wait to enter the courts until the previous group of players exits the courts.
5. Sweeping the courts after use is essential to proper maintenance and will still be required. Sweeping the lines is optional.
6. The indoor courts and clubhouse remain closed other than for access to the bathrooms. The clubhouse will be cleaned on the summer schedule of once per week.
7. Members should recognize that using the courts and clubhouse will entail risk. We do not have the personnel or resources to disinfect surfaces. Assume that the gates, chairs, sweepers, and all other equipment and fixtures at the outdoor courts have not been disinfected and use them accordingly. Members should bring and use wipes, gloves, masks, etc. for their own protection. The club is unable to obtain and provide those supplies.
8. Don’t come to the club if you are or feel ill.
9. Consider your personal situation and potential risk in deciding whether or not to play tennis. The USTA has guidelines at: https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/usta-statement-on-safety-of-playing-tennis-during-the-covid-19-v.html.
Board of Directors
Acton Indoor Tennis Association
Mission Statement
The Acton Indoor Tennis Club is one of a small number of non‐profit tennis clubs in Massachusetts and the United States. As a primarily volunteer‐based organization, it is dedicated to the promotion of affordable life‐long tennis. All revenues received are invested back into the club. The club relies on its membership to contribute to the club and requires a basic commitment of time and talents by ALL members to maintain and improve the club. As a non‐profit, the club also depends on its membership to recommend new members and grow the club as needed.
Welcome
The AITA (Acton Bubble) is a non-profit club, run by the members for the members. We are celebrating over 50th year. We have:
The Acton Bubble offers both indoor memberships (October - April) and summer memberships (May - September). Summer membership includes access to our four clay courts as well as our two indoor courts when weather does not permit outdoor play. 
Did you know?
The club now has WiFi connection for its members? Check out the bulletin board at the club for details! |
Members CornerNew Indoor Courts
Our resurfacing project was recently completed in September, just in time for indoor season. You will find a more comfortable surface with truer bounces on the indoor courts.Thanks to the support and patience of our membership during this process. 
What new at the club?
We have installed a AED (Automated External Defibrillator) It is located in the club house above the telephone.
2019 Club Mixed Doubles tournamentJune 1st 2019
Level 1 winners
Peter Burhoe Nammon Gross with runners up Jun tian & Jingson Li
Club Photos - click here for photos
Are things looking brighter?
This week all the light in the bubble have replaced with new LED lights. This is all part of the energy saver program with our electric provider. Enjoy! |
