Provincetown Tennis Club (PTC)

Requirements for Use of Premises & Privacy Information

Medical Release

If I am injured or become ill, or my child is injured or becomes ill in the absence of a parent or legal guardian, I give permission for the

PTC staff to seek medical care. By signing below, I release PTC, its board, staff, and volunteers from any liability in any way connected to

medical care provided on PTC premises.

Release of Liability/Acknowledgement of Risk

Upon entering the PTC premises, I agree to abide by the rules and policies of PTC. I understand and acknowledge that tennis is an inherently dangerous activity. By signing below, I am agreeing to and understand the possibility that participation in, or observation of tennis constitutes a risk to me of serious injury, including permanent injury or death, and I voluntarily and knowingly assume all risks. I also release PTC, its board, staff, and volunteers from any liability in any way connected to my presence at PTC.

Indemnification and Hold Harmless

By signing below, I also agree to indemnify and hold harmless PTC, its board, staff and volunteers from any and all claims, suits, damages

and costs brought or incurred as a result of my presence at PTC and to reimburse PTC for any such damages or costs incurred.

Member Privacy Information

PTC will use contact information for members and guests for official tennis club-related purposes only and will not use it for other purposes without member or guest consent. PTC endeavors to reasonably protect any personal information it maintains pursuant to 201 CMR 17.00: Standards for the Protection of Personal Information of the Residents of the Commonwealth.

Code of Conduct

The Provincetown Tennis Club is committed to providing a welcoming environment for all members and guests. To ensure safety and comfort for all, we require individuals to always act appropriately when using PTC facilities or participating in PTC tennis programs. By signing this form, you agree to abide by the Provincetown Tennis Club General Rules and Regulations (full text at provincetowntennis.org and posted in PTC clubhouse). You also understand that if you willfully damage any property or disobey these rules you will be subject to immediate discipline ranging from reprimand to ejection by the PTC Manager, staff, or board member.

You also understand that the PTC board has the power to suspend or expel any member who does not comply with these rules. You also understand and agree that you will have no further remedy to the board's decision beyond the appeals process as stated in the Rules and Regulations.

By signing this form, I agree to abide by the Provincetown Tennis Club’s Requirements for Use of Premises as laid out above.

For participants of minor age (under age 18 at the time of registration), this is to certify that I, as parent/guardian, with legal

responsibility for this participant, have read, explained to my child/ward, and agree to the provisions in this form.

PTC WAIVER/RELEASE FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES INCLUDING COVID-19

In consideration of being allowed to participate on behalf of the Provincetown Tennis Club tennis program and related events and

activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:

1. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist; and,

2. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,

3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation as regards protection against infectious diseases. If, however, I observe any unusual or significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest PTC staff or board member immediately; and,

4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS Provincetown Tennis Club, their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (“RELEASEES”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I

ASSUME ALL RISKS AS STATED ABOVE, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.

For participants of minor age (under age 18 at the time of registration), this is to certify that I, as parent/guardian, with legal responsibility for this participant, have read, explained to my child/ward, and agree to the provisions in this waiver/release.

IMPORTANT RULES AND REGULATIONS

(Full text at provincetowntennis.org and posted in PTC clubhouse)

• PTC members or guests who willfully damage any property or disobey PTC rules, or otherwise engage in unacceptable behavior/conduct shall be subject to immediate discipline.

• Parking is on a first come, first served basis. Car owners blocking others may need to stop their play to move their vehicle. For liability reasons, office staff is unable to assist moving vehicles.

• Dogs are not allowed on courts. Dogs are permitted on the porch and in the Club House.

• PTC members and guests are expected to put their refuse in the appropriate trash and recycling receptacles, and to place used tennis balls in the provided ball-recycling bins. Additionally, no bottles or other breakables should be left on courts, porch, or surrounding grounds.

• All players must wear appropriate tennis clothing and rubber-soled tennis shoes.

• Clay courts must be line-cleaned at the end of every match and swept at 12:45 pm and end of day.

• Court reservations require the name of one member in good standing (singles) or one member in good standing plus one other member/guest name (doubles) to be accepted.

• PRIME TIME shall be defined as: 9:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Friday - Sunday, and holidays in May, June, September, and October; and 9:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. every day in July and August. Subject to change at Board’s discretion.

• Members may book only one court per day during prime-time (9:30 – 11:00 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.) and may not book or play in back-to-back prime-time slots, unless the court is open/available 24 hours or less before the reservation time.

• Members are not allowed to speak on their cell phones when they are on the court. Phones must be put in ‘vibrate’ or ‘silent’ mode during play.

• Members should not walk through courts until the current players complete their game or set, or switch sides.

Please initial that you have read the above and agree to abide by the complete Provincetown Tennis Club General Rules and Regulations