QOSTC Footwear Policy

We would appreciate your understanding of QOSTC’s Footwear Policy requiring tennis shoes on our tennis courts. Just as other sports require specific shoes for safety and traction, we are adamant against marking - soled shoes on our courts (similar to Bowling facilities and their policy). Enforcement of this policy has kept our “Deco-Turf II” courts relatively new looking for years and at the same time has reduced ankle injuries to almost zero.

Junior players ages 6 and above and/or those with shoe sizes 11 and up must wear tennis shoes. The color of the sole is not an issue. The shoe must be a tennis shoe. If you see a small rubber area on the toe of the shoe, it is not a tennis shoe. The pliable shoes like “Sketchers” although comfortable offer limited lateral support which is critical for sports like tennis and basketball.

We do offer “loaner” tennis shoes (at no-charge) which are in the on-court shed to the right when you enter the tennis court area. Since your child is in our clinic, you can purchase a pair from the QOSTC Proshop and save $5.00 off junior shoes and $10.00 off adult shoes already discounted prices. QOSTC sells 500-1000 pairs per year due to our Wilson Exclusive Status and Advisory Staff Professionals.

Damage to QOSTC courts Example of shoes not allowed Example of Tennis Shoes from marking soled shoes!

Please note that stores such as Kmart, Wal-Mart, Kohl’s, Modells, and Target sell “sneakers”, cross trainers and running shoes which will NOT be allowed on QOSTC’s courts. Thanks you for your support.

Brian Fankhauser Director of Tennis 301-948-3116 ext.114