Booking Rules

1) Padel Courts

• Members can book courts 14 days in advance (non-members 7 days)
• Bookings are for 1 hour and should start on the hour
• Members can make 1 booking per day
• Guest fees should be paid prior to play via the Zettle machine next to Padel Court 2

2) All-weather Tennis Courts

• Members can book courts 14 days in advance (non-members 7 days)
• Each time slot is 30 minutes. A maximum of 3 slots (i.e. 1.5 hours) is permitted per booking for members (1 hour for non-members)
• Members can make 2 bookings per day, but these should not be continous (i.e. 3 hrs) nor should 2 courts be booked at the same time
• Floodlights are free and are available for play on courts 5 - 8 until 10 pm. The switches are numbered and are located on the tennis side end gable of the Groundsman’s shed.
• Guest fees should be paid prior to play via the Zettle machine next to Padel Court 2

3) Grass Tennis Courts

• Grass tennis courts are availalbe exclusively to Grange tennis members and their guests
• The grass courts (courts numbered 1-4) are open from mid April until early September weather dependent. The courts open at 11am with the exception of courts 1 and 2, which do not open until 5pm on weekdays in order to prevent excess wear on the courts.
• Occasionally the courts have to be closed due to the weather. Courts are not to be played on during rain and when the grass is damp. Do the knee test if you are unsure. The knee test is when you kneel on the grass and if your knee becomes wet the court is unplayable.
• Correct grass court tennis footwear MUST be worn ie no ridges on the sole

4) Ball Machine

• The ball machine is for use by members only
• It is essential you use the court booking system on the Club website if you wish to use the Ball Machine and book court 7
• The ball machine cannot be used during team matches
• Please read through the Ball Machine manual before play. The Ball Machine must not be used in damp or wet weather. It is YOUR responsibility to lock away the Ball Machine and balls after use.

5) Juniors

• Juniors have the same rights as Senior members Monday - Friday until 5.30pm & until midday on Sundays.  
• Juniors can play on the grass courts when playing with a Senior member. 
• Junior members can use the Ball Machine if supervised by an Adult Club Member. Junior members cannot sign in adult guests.
• Juniors U13 should be supervised by a parent/guardian at all times when playing with other juniors outwith coaching.

Etiquette

• At designated Social tennis times if there are members waiting to play, singles players should finish a set and invite the waiting players to join in for doubles.
• Doubles players should complete a short set before mixing in. Championship and competition matches may be completed.