Hi All,

We hope all of you & your families are doing well by staying fit, being safe and being patient waiting to all play tennis together again.

Thanks again to those in the Harvard Tennis community who work in the healthcare field - we couldn't get through this without you!

COVID TENNIS PRECAUTIONS: REMINDER FOR THOSE WHO ARE ALREADY PLAYING TENNIS IN THE BOSTON AREA:


PREPARING TO PLAY 

  •  Protect against infections:

  •  Wash your hands with a disinfectant soap and water (for 20 seconds or longer), or use a hand sanitizer if soap and water are not readily available, before going to the court. 
  • Clean and wipe down your equipment, including racquets and water bottles. 
  • Do not share racquets or any other equipment such as wristbands, grips, hats and towels.
  • Bring a full water bottle to avoid touching a tap or water fountain handle.
  • If you need to sneeze or cough, do so into a tissue or upper sleeve.
  • Arrive as close as possible to when you need to be there. Avoid touching court gates, fences, benches, etc. if you can.

 

WHEN PLAYING

 

  • Try to stay at least six feet apart from other players. Do not make physical contact with them (such as shaking hands or a high five).
  • When playing doubles, coordinate with your partner to maintain physical distancing.
  • Avoid touching your face after handling a ball, racquet or other equipment. Wash your hands promptly if you have touched your eyes, nose or mouth.
  • Avoid sharing food, drinks or towels.
  • Maintain physical distancing if changing ends of the court.
  • Remain apart from other players when taking a break. 
  • If a ball from another court comes to you, send it back with a kick or with your racquet.

 

AFTER PLAYING

 

  • Wash your hands thoroughly or use a hand sanitizer after coming off the court.
  • Do not use the locker room or changing area. Shower at home. 
  • No extra-curricular or social activity should take place. No congregation after playing. 
  • All players should leave the facility immediately after play.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
          
 Harvard Recreation Tennis -  “ Get-together” Weekly Zoom with special Guest
  • TUESDAY JUNE @2nd @ 7:30pm:
Agenda: 
- Tennis Updates
- Special Guest- Phil Hayman- Professional Tennis & Pickleball Coach
- Serving analysis- Technique & movement 


Michael Mercier is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.


Join Zoom meeting


Join by telephone (use any number to dial in)
        +1 301 715 8592
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        +1 929 436 2866
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International numbers available: https://harvard.zoom.us/u/ad06CPvyM8

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  • Harvard Recreation Junior Tennis Zoom meeting-  June 3rd
           This week at :   Wednesday@ 2pm-  



Join by telephone (use any number to dial in)
        +1 301 715 8592
        +1 312 626 6799
        +1 929 436 2866
        +1 253 215 8782
        +1 346 248 7799
        +1 669 900 6833

International numbers available: https://harvard.zoom.us/u/acmHXbk6N

One tap mobile: +13017158592,,94066909317# US (Germantown)
    
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Meeting ID: 940 6690 9317



🤓  During this time off the tennis court feel free to reach out to me for any additional information!

You can reach me at mercier@fas.harvard.edu or 978-273-6500. 
 
Hope to see you soon and take care!

 “SUPERMIKE"






Michael Louis Mercier

Harvard University
Head Tennis Professional
USPTA Master Tennis Professional
USTA High Performance Coach
Wilson Advisory Staff
IPTPA certified / Engage Pickleball 
mercier@fas.harvard.edu
mobile # 978-273-6500