Trent Park Taking Pickleball Court Reservations!
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As described in this announcement posted today, Silverthorne has initiated a phased park reopening. Trent Park is now designated pickleball-only, 8 AM to 8 PM, 7 days a week, on an appointment basis. Two courts only (vs. usual four). You must initiate a free "membership" account (user id and password) on the Town of Silverthorne Court Reservation System. At left below is the sign posted today on the gate to the courts. We understand the full parameters to be:
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- Starting three days ahead at 8 AM, you may reserve one of the two available courts for one 60- or 90-minute period per day.
- You will lose your court/walk-ins will take over if you fail to show within 15 minutes of the start of your reservation.
- Max four people per court reservation.
- Max 10 people within the fence at any time.
- Masks required whenever 6-foot separation can't be assured.
- No balls available. Bring your own ball. (Lori Miller will give each member one ball.)
- Leave the nets in pace when you're done.
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We recommend that you bring proof of your reservation. Today's Silverthorne bulletin explaining the reopening says "Trent Park Courts open for pickleball only" but tennis nets have been erected and tennis players were seen there today.
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Carter Park Courts Are Open on First-Come-First-Served Basis
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- Three nets available.
- Must share with tennis players. There has been no indication of PB-specific vs. tennis-specific times.
- Bring a mask. Rec department employees have been asking those who don't have masks to leave.
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Dillon courts are still closed. Dillon rec official has told us that, when Dillon does open, there will be no reserved times for pickleball vs. tennis.
No word on status of Frisco middle school courts. We assume pickleball play will be okay once school is out on May 29. We'll pass along any additional info.
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Remember USAPA Guidelines for Your Own Protection
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USAPA guidance on safe return to play is quite detailed and helpful. Of particular interest:
- Consider playing with only family members or others who reside in your household.
- Wash your hands with soap and water and bring personal use hand sanitizer to the courts.
- Clean and wipe down your paddles and water bottles. Do not share paddles or any other equipment or clothing.
- Bring a full personal use water bottle(s) and avoid touching or using public water fountains.
- Bring tissues or a handkerchief for contained sneezing and coughing or consider wearing a mask.
- Consider wearing gloves to the courts and avoid touching court gates, fences, benches, etc.
- Also consider wearing gloves during play to avoid picking up pickleballs with your hands.
- Coordinate with your play group so that each person serves with a different color ball. If multiple colors are not an option, use a sharpie and prominently mark personal pickleballs with your initials.
- Do not play if you are exhibiting any symptoms of coronavirus, have been in contact with anyone with COVD-19 in the past 14 days, or are a vulnerable individual over age 65 or with serious underlying health conditions.
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