Court Usage

It is the responsibility of all Club members to ensure that the rules and etiquette of tennis are observed at all times.

Club non-members must book courts in advance through the Court Booking Officer, please see Public Hire of Courts.

For all competition times and court usage details view the Competition Times and Court Usage Calendar »

Shoe Tags

It is a requirement that members wear Club Shoe Tags whilst playing tennis, be it social or competition. These are issued on receipt of membership fees.

Court Availability

Competition tennis has precedence over social tennis. If all courts are occupied then no court shall be monopolised by two players when four-handed games are possible, and desired, by members present.

Members may bring guests to play social tennis. A fee (listed later) must be placed in the box attached to the door of the Clubhouse.

Except for competition play, tournaments and selection trials members must provide their own tennis balls. New and used balls may be purchased through the Club.

Upkeep and Maintenance

Courts must be wet before being used. When watering courts, water fence to fence, not just the playing area. Watering to back fences is of particular importance as this area receives a lot of wear.

Note – Courts 1 and 2 do not need watering. (Clay courts)

Courts must be bagged after each set. Once again, bagging must be from fence to fence, not just the playing area. After rain, only puddles (not sheets of water) may be mopped up. Excessive mopping of courts removes the fine surface and exposes the ash beneath.

Never play on frosty courts. They must be thoroughly watered and allowed to drain before play can begin. When arriving for a game after a frosty morning, be sure to water thoroughly even though the frost has thawed.

Dress

Correct tennis attire must be worn at all times. Only approved tennis shoes may be worn (not ripple sole or bare feet) and players wearing incorrect types of footwear will be asked to cease playing.

Public Use

The public is permitted, at the times designated, to hire the courts through the Court Booking Officer, please see Public Hire of Courts.