Tennis Information

• Ladera Recreation District courts are to be used by season pass holders and their guests only.
• LRD members must sign in on the chalkboard located bove the water fountain across from Court 2. A membership list will be posted in the display case located at the tennis courts.
• Players must always post starting time before beginning play.
• Players may not sign up for another court for one hour after finishing play unless no one is waiting. If a second sign-up is made before new players arrive, the court should still be given up to the newly arriving players for the hour following earlier play.
• Time limit: 1 hour single play, 1½ doubles. Time limits apply when all four courts are filled. Courts do not have to be relinquished when there are available courts.
• If the courts are full when you arrive, place your racket in the next available space in the racket caddy. The first player waiting takes the first available court. Players must be present to claim a court. An incomplete party may not hold a court.
• LRD members are allowed to bring 3 guests to use the courts. The member must be present with the guests at all times on the courts. Guest fees apply for any guests over the 3 allotted per family.
• Repeat guests are encouraged to join the LRD.
• To protect courts only non-marring tennis shoes are allowed on the courts.
• No skateboards, wheeled vehicles of any kind.
• No dogs.
• Tennis Keys-Access to court lights is limited to members with a key. Keys may be obtained from the manager for an annual fee. Court lighting is set to go off at 10:30 pm. Please switch off the lights when play is completed. A full clockwise turn of the switch sets the lights for one hour.
• Only LRD appointed instructors may use the courts for tennis lessons.
• Two of the courts are washed every other week to preserve the surface. Two courts will always be available for play. Check the sign by the courts for closure times.
• Adults (18 and older) have priority on court 4 (next to Laderaland) after dark. As a courtesy to adults, it is requested that parents avoid playing with children under the age of 13 during peak hours (Saturday and Sundays 8 am - 11 am and weekdays 6 - 8:30 pm) or relinquish the courts to adult players as the need arises.
• If players are waiting for courts, households with multiple members may only utilize one court at a time.
• All lessons, league play, and tournaments must be cleared with the manager.

Tennis Activities

USTA Team Tennis: Starting in March, team tennis is played against other clubs in the mid-peninsula area. Matches begin at 5:30 pm, using courts #2, 3 and 4. Teams are set up according to ability using the NTRP system. Scheduled matches will be posted to inform the community about court availability. See Manager for information.

Friday night tennis potlucks are back again this year. Pleay is generally mixed doubles for all levels for play. All members are welcome. Look for schedule posted at tennis courts and in the Crier.

LRD Pros

David Ott has over 20 years teaching experience in all aspects of the game. He has a USPTA certified Pro 1 rating. He works mostly with adults and dedicated juniors who are seeking to improve their skills and enjoyment of the game. He has been teaching Ladera residents for many years. Dave can be reached at 851-0920.

Tony Simon brings over 30 years of professional teaching and coaching experience ranging from beginners to ranked players. Tony works on our Junior Program offering group sessions to suit all abilities. He offers private lessons to both adults and children. Tony can be reached at 255-5217.