Spinfire Ball Machine Rules
- Use the Ball Machine at your own risk, and must report any malfunctions or accidents associated with the ball machine to the Manager immediately.
- You are responsible for all parts of the ball machine while using it - that includes the rechargeable battery, remote, balls, and extension cord. All components must be returned to the shed at the end of your reservation.
- Children under the age of 6 may NOT use the ball machine. All other juniors under the age of 16 must always be accompanied by and under constant supervision of an adult member.
- The minimum age to use the ball machine without an adult present is 16 years of age.
- Non-members may not use the ball machine unless accompanied by a member. Regular tennis guest fees still apply.
- If it rains or the courts become wet, stop immediately, pick up the balls and return the machine to the shed. Wet balls ruin the machine and are useless once they are wet. If the courts are wet from previous rain, the ball machine may not be used. Never put wet balls in the machine.
- The ball machine has a maximum of a two hour reservation for either a single person or group of people.
- A player may only use the balls that are in the machine- a player cannot add their own balls to the ball machine.
- All balls must be picked up and placed back in the ball machine and machine be unplugged and put back in the shed before leaving the court- and in the time allotted within your reservation. Please be courteous of the time and other members.
- If using the battery, please be sure to plug it in for re-charging when you’re done using the ball machine.
- Any improper use of the ball machine or behavior on the court while using the machine can result in a member not being allowed to use the machine in the future.