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Commission backs school roster memberships to boost youth access
Summary
The commission voted to support a school membership option that would allow schools to buy roster-based access (example cited: $500) so teams can reserve courts and participate in programs; staff outlined verification and reservation controls to prevent misuse.
The Tennis and Pickleball Commission voted to support a revised school membership policy intended to increase year-round engagement by middle- and high-school players. Speaker 6 proposed allowing schools to purchase roster memberships (the example cited in discussion was $500) so coaches can reserve courts and teams can use club programs and mixers for practices and development.
Staff described the verification process: coaches submit team rosters and make court reservations in advance; facility staff would check rosters and issue identifying measures (IDs or roster checks) to prevent unauthorized access. Speaker 6 said the policy is designed to bring students into year-round programming and retain young players by offering continuity after graduation.
Commissioners raised operational concerns about verification, coach buy-in and price sensitivity; staff suggested outreach to school coaches and possible informational meetings to explain benefits. The commission approved a motion to support the school membership benefit (mover: Speaker 1; second: Speaker 2; outcome: approved).
