We have 3 tennis courts available from 8:00 until 22:00 every day with all three floodlit. 

Using our courts

Members only

Only members (or their visitors) can play.  Senior members may introduce up to a maximum of 4 visitors over the period April to March the following year.  Junior members may not introduce visitors.

• for social tennis where members just turn up at a set time and self organise games of doubles 
• recreational tennis between individual members
• coaching sessions
• Interclub competitions and club championships (see below)

Competitions

Every year we enter teams into various West of Scotland leagues, for both Senior and Junior players.  Our club championships take place later in the season with a range of events for members to enter.

Floodlight use

Floodlights may be on until 10 pm but no later.  The cost of floodlight use is incorporated into our membership fees.  If you are last to leave at night, you must ensure that floodlights are switched off.

Clubhouse 

Also if you are last to leave, remember to switch off all the lights in the clubhouse, double lock the inner door and securely lock the outer door.

Caring for our courts

Court brushing

As our courts were very recently replaced, if we all look after the court surface including brushing it when needed and we have a contractor who does a “deep clean” at least twice a year, then there is no reason why this surface will not last for 15 or 20 years!

Seasonal court care

In the autumn, brushes are readily available in the lobby area of the clubhouse to assist with clearing leaves although be careful not to damage the court surface. . Bring along bags with you to help with disposing of the leaves after you play.

Winter can bring all sorts of different conditions to the courts, from flooding to frost and/or snow.  Remember to take extra care on court and make sure that your shoes have the right grip (see below). Don't brush snow off the courts as this can damage the surface.

Adjusting nets

The winding mechanisim on each net can be used to adjust the net to the correct height.  When you adjust a net make sure you don't overtighten the cable and check that the centre strap is not caught up in the net and hangs correctly.

The height of a net at the centre should be 3 feet (0.914 m).  At the net posts the height should be 3 1⁄2 feet (1.07 m).

If you are last on a court for that day, please remember to wind down nets using the handle.  A net should always be slackened like this to reduce strain on the equipment and to prevent lower temperatures at night causing the cable to contract and be stressed still further.  First on the next morning can set the net to the correct height using the measuring sticks in the clubhouse porch. 

Stay safe at Busby

With all the different things to remember around playing tennis, it's easy to forget the basics.

• Remember incident reporting, including accidents. We are operating a virtual Incident Book. Please report any accidents, incidents or defects by email to health_safety@busbytennisclub.com
• Playing tennis in Scotland means we all need to factor in the effect of the weather on the courts and surrounds.  It is the responsibility of individual members to decide if weather conditions make it hazardous to play.

Always wear proper tennis shoes

In addition to wearing appropriate clothes for tennis, make sure you wear tennis shoes onto the courts. The proper shoes also give your feet the needed support and prevent slips when running down balls and making abrupt changes in direction.  The right shoes also won't damage our courts.  It's best to take advice from a sports shop about what is right for you but generally, all weather courts demand a lot from your shoes so you should consider:

• A tough outsole that can handle the demands of a hard court surface.  Many feature an outsole with a modified herringbone pattern to give you the perfect blend of grip and give on the court
• Hard court tennis shoes will often feature ample cushioning and bounce back with a midsole that will help absorb shock from the harder surface because the hard court can be unforgiving on your feet and legs

Please pick up after yourself and remember to recycle

Anything left on the court, in the clubhouse or surrounds will be disposed of so take care not to leave anything behind.  
Don't leave empty drink cans or old tennis balls out on the court when you leave.  
Dispose of any rubbish you have in the bin. If you can't find one, take your rubbish with you.  If you have old tennis balls that you don’t want, don’t leave them on the court – leave them in the box at the entranceway for recycling. 
Don't bring food and chewing gum onto the courts.