The objective of the tennis rules is to insure equitable playing time to all tennis players in the Heritage Hills community and to maximize full utilization of the courts. Court availability and reservations are subject to change in accordance with maintenance needs and community events and will be determined by the Heritage Hills Society Board.

Resident players are encouraged to acquaint themselves with the following rules and comply with them in the spirit of community cooperation.

Heritage Hills Tennis Rules

The objective of the tennis rules is to ensure equitable playing time to all tennis players in the Heritage Hills community, and to maximize full utilization of the courts.  Court availability and reservations are subject to change in accordance with maintenance needs and community events and will be determined by the Heritage Hills Society Board.

Resident players are encouraged to acquaint themselves with the following rules and to comply with them in the spirit of community cooperation.

Reservations of the Courts

  1. Court reservations and use of the courts are limited to Heritage Hills residents. Guests of residents are welcome when accompanied by a resident.
  2. Court reservations may be made online one week and one day (8 days) in advance.
  3. Court hours:

Courts 1 and 2             7:30 am to 11 pm

Court 5                         7:30 am until dark

Courts, 4, 6 and 7        8:00 am until dark (NO PLAY BEFORE 8 AM)

Court Times (for all courts):

Court time for singles play is 1 hour

Court time for doubles play is 1.5 hours

  1. Players may not take the court until there are at least 2 players present, regardless of reservation time of the court is currently in use.
  2. A same day reservation cannot be made for any time slot which has already begun.
  3. Reservations may not be made during prime time for instruction on any courts (Prime time is from 8 am to 11:30 am).
  4. Double booking is prohibited. Two consecutive reservations cannot be made on the same day by the same players.
  5. Walk on play is allowed on any empty court. Groups or individuals who have played earlier may continue to play on any court which is empty and IS NOT RESERVED.
  6. If you need to cancel a court reservation, please do it online as soon as possible.

 

Court Etiquette at Heritage Hills

  • Food is prohibited on all courts.
  • Only soft-soled tennis shoes are permitted.
  • Changing clothes on the court is not allowed.
  • Profanity or loud verbal exchanges are not allowed.
  • While play is in progress, do not enter the courts.
  • Use the gate between court 1 and court 2 to access court 2.
  • Keep gates closed after entering and departing the courts.
  • Contact the reservation desk as soon as possible to cancel a court reservation. Other players may want your time slot.
  • Report all maintenance issues to Society Office promptly. Call 914-276-2908 and/or send an email to society@hhsociety.org