Policies - Santa Fe Tennis

Memberships must be in good standing by keeping dues current. Otherwise, membership may be suspended.
Dues are payable in advance, and are due one month following your statement date.
Members must give 30-day written notice of resignation. Resignations must be emailed to club@santafetennis.net. Dues will continue to accrue until one month after receipt of the emailed resignation.
An additional initiation fee is required for reactivating a cancelled membership.
The family of a member with a “single membership” are considered guests, and are subject to guest fees.
Dues cannot be suspended or memberships put on hiatus.
A member may take “medical leave” for no less than 2 months and no more than 6 months and is required to pay half of his or her monthly dues while on medical leave.
Memberships are transferable.

All courts may be reserved 4 days in advance, beginning at 8:00 AM.
Club members reserving courts in person at the front desk will take precedence over Club members booking via telephone.
A court may not be reserved for a single player, except for Court 2 (has ball machine and backboard). However, members can drop-in and practice serves on any open court, if available.
A two-hour notice must be given to cancel a court. Penalties may be imposed for not cancelling a reservation.
Court reservations are forfeited 15 minutes after the reservation time, if two or more players who have the reservation are not present.
Courts can be reserved for no more than 2 hours.
Members can drop in and play on an open court any time during business hours, if a court is available. Members are welcome to play past their reservation time on outdoor courts if no

Members and their guests are required to conduct themselves in a courteous manner and observe proper tennis etiquette.
All members and their guests must sign in at the front desk before taking a court.
The front doors of the clubhouse are the only acceptable entrance for members. The rear gate of the club is reserved exclusively for employees.
Members who do not sign in their guests will still be billed for a guest fee. A member who repeatedly does not sign in his or her guest(s) may incur a penalty.
If a member’s guest does not pay his or her fees prior to leaving Club grounds, the member will be billed for any charges incurred by their guest.
No excessive noise, unnecessarily loud celebrations, or profanity are permitted.
Proper tennis shoes (flat-soles that will not scuff the court) and attire are required on all courts.
Members are required to use the drag brush to smooth the surface of the clay court after playing on it.
No dogs or pets are allowed on Club grounds, except for trained service animals.
Guests substituting for a Club member’s game are still subject to guest and court fees.

Club members must cancel reservations a minimum of 24 hours in advance, or they will be billed for the court.
Players may not enter the bubble prior to their scheduled time unless given permission to do so by Club management.
Players must exit the bubble promptly at the end of their scheduled time. Lingering players may be billed a minimum extra 15 minutes if they cut into another group’s reservation.

Members and their guests are required to check in at the front desk before entering the pool area. Failure to do so may result in suspension or termination of swimming privileges.
There is no lifeguard on duty.
The hours of 8-10 AM are reserved for lane swimming. Children are not permitted in the pool during these hours.
Children under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult
Members are allowed to drop in and swim without a reservation during open hours, however priority will be given to swimmers who have made reservations. Consequently, Members are always encouraged to make reservations, especially on weekends and holidays.
No alcohol is allowed inside the gated area of the swimming pool, which includes the deck and upper lawn. This is a requirement of the New Mexico Department of Alcohol & Gaming, and is therefore non-negotiable.
Club employees may occasionally close the pool due to lightning or any other situation that makes swimming unsafe. This is a requirement of the Club’s insurance policy; refusal to comply may result in the suspension or termination of swimming privileges.