The floodlights are now operational and this page sets out how they can be used. Particular attention should be paid to the schedule of times at the bottom of this section, as this is determined by the planning permission  granted by Southampton City Council.

Members should book a court in the normal way noting that only courts 1 and 2 have floodlights.

Tokens for the use of the floodlights are be available for purchase and one token pays for one court for one hour and costs £4. The tokens are sold in in packs of 5 which cost £20.

Members can buy tokens in advance by paying £20 into the Club’s account (sort code 30 99 87 account number 00832203) with their name as a reference. At the same time, they should email the Treasurer, Helen Cornwall (troycornwall@hotmail.com) who will inform Ray who has paid. Once Ray knows members can arrange to collect their tokens from him (telephone 07707822670). It is improtant that members tell Helen by email that they have paid for tokens (as she does not check the bank account every day). 

Conditions on the use of our floodlights say that they must always be switched off by 9pm. So the lights will cut off automatically at 9pm, preceded by a 5 minute red warning light on the central poles.

From September and October they can be used from one hour after sunset.

From November to March they can be used from dusk.

As you will see on the list below, September 24th 2023 is the first date when it is possible to have at least one hour of floodlit play before the 9pm curfew.

Please be aware that there are neighbours with young children who may be trying to sleep in the evenings. 

       Flood lighting timing restriction for 2023/24 as required by Southampton City Council                                                                       ‘In the interest of residential amenity/to minimise the impact on protected species.-The flood lights hereby approved shall not operate outside the following hours:              

   Dusk to 21.00 (9pm) November - March and one hour after sunset to 21.00 April to October        

Unless agreed otherwise in writing by the Local Planning Authority.’

April to October:  from one hour after sunset and until 9pm   

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