Cupertino Coronavirus Response Update May 8, 2020

Press release from the City of Cupertino:

May 8, 2020

Please see today's COVID-19 report at www.cupertino.org/coronavirus.

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Sports Center Tennis Courts, Blackberry Farm Golf Course to Reopen on May 11

Blackberry Farm Golf Course
Blackberry Farm Golf Course will reopen on Monday, May 11 at 9:00 a.m. Thereafter, tee times will start at 7:00 a.m. each day. The last tee time will be 5:30 p.m.

Regulations include:
• Singles only. Twosomes are allowed with members of your own household.
• Power carts are not available for rental. Limited sanitized pull carts available.
• Pro Shop is closed to the public. No merchandise, food, or drink available for purchase. It is recommended that you bring your own water bottle.
• The driving range is closed.
• Restrooms are open.
• Drop-ins are highly discouraged. Due to increased time between tee times, the wait could be extensive. Tee times can be reserved online any time or by phone beginning on Monday, May 11, at 9:00 a.m. To reserve by phone, call the pro shop at (408) 253-9200. To book a tee time online, visit www.blackberryfarmgolfcourse.com.
• Payment may be made in person at the Pro Shop door or by telephone. Credit card only. Cash will not be accepted.
• Do not arrive more than 10 minutes before your tee time.
• Players must leave directly after their round is complete.
• Strict social distancing protocols must be maintained.

Sports Center Tennis Courts
The tennis courts at the Cupertino Sports Center will reopen for Sports Center members on Monday, May 11, at 8:00 a.m. Sport Center court hours will be Monday through Sunday from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Regulations include:
• Courts are available for tennis and pickleball only.
• Two players are allowed on a single court if they are members of the same household. Singles only. Players must use their own equipment.
• The Pro Shop is closed. No ball machine rental.
• Court reservations can be made by calling the Cupertino Sports Center at (408) 777-3160, beginning Monday, May 11, at 7:00 a.m.
• The building is closed, including restrooms, to the public. Portable restroom on site.
• Check-in station will be located on the balcony overlooking Court 1.
• There are no benches, chairs, or tables available for use.
• It is recommended that you bring your own water bottle. There will be no access to the ice machine or the water fountain.
• Please do not arrive more than five minutes before your reserved time.
• Players must leave directly after their match.
• Strict social distancing protocols must be maintained.

Walk and Bike with Your Family
Walking and biking with your family is one of the best ways to get some exercise and sunshine. But remember to follow the rules of the road and maintain proper social distancing. The City of Cupertino’s Safe Routes to School Program, in partnership with San Mateo County Safe Routes to School and San Mateo County Office of Education, has released a document outlining these basic rules.

This press release was produced by the City of Cupertino. The views expressed here are the author’s own.