Indoor Tennis Venue Resources

Below are a number of different items to help support you in communicating with and advocating for facilities, particularly indoor facilities. (in response to COVID-19)

1. The link to the CDC site and recommendations for office buildings that includes steps to improve indoor ventilation can be found HERE

2. The link HERE for standard HVAC inspection and maintenance of commercial HVAC systems may be utilized for those facilities who need additional technical information on ventilation systems.

3. Playing Tennis Safely poster for facilities can be found on the TIU site HERE 

4. Texas Medical Association risk assessment CHART  showing tennis as low risk

5. In addition to everything on the TIU site, The links below are podcast/webinars/TV spots that may be utilized as samples when advocating with local and/or State officials on the education being provided to facility operators. 

• Podcast: USPTA | Looking Ahead Past COVID-19 with Len Simard HERE

• Podcast: USPTA | Navigating the Covid-19 Crisis and Club Reopening with Scott Colebourne  HERE

• Podcast: TIU | Episode 17: A Chat with a “Staple” of the Industry with Butch Staples HERE 

• Podcast: TIU | Episode 16: Updates on Financial Assistance Programs and What Remains Available HERE

• Podcast: TIU | Episode 12: What Happens When an Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19 Plus More Stories from Facilities Opening Up HERE

• Webinar: TIU | The Inside Story on Opening Your Indoor Facility HERE

• WCCO-TV in Minneapolis (Tease 1, Segment 1, Tease 2, Segment 2) aired multiple live segments, highlighting the Net Generation Virtual Summer Camp, while also discussing the USTA’s “Playing Tennis Safely” guidelines and why tennis is an ideal social-distancing sport.  

7. Several advocacy letters are below from Eastern and Middle States as examples.