Step-by-step instructions on how to join.

1. Go to the Letcombe Tennis Club website: https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/LetcombeTennisClub
2. Before joining make sure you read our Terms of Membership and all Club Policies in the link on the “About Us” page.
3. Click on "Register" in the black bar at the top right of the page.
4. Click on the blue bar “LTA” on the right of the screen to register with the LTA.  Please do not sign in using the Email/Password option on the left of the page as this type of sign-in method will soon be obsolete.  It is no longer possible to log in using Microsoft, Google or Facebook.
5. If you are already a member of the LTA, enter your Username and Password on the left and click the blue “Login” button.  You are likely to be an LTA member from having been a member of another club, having entered the Wimbledon ballot before or having played in local league or other matches.  If you have forgotten your LTA login details please do not create another account. Just follow the prompts on screen and you should be able to retrieve your information.
6. If you are NOT already a member of the LTA, click on “Explore my options” under Sign up to Advantage.
7. You are now on the LTA Advantage home page.  Have a look at the different packages on offer.  There are options for child membership age 4-11 years, juniors age 11-18 and adults over 18.  All fully paid-up club members are entitled to free membership of Advantage Play + or Junior Play + and we recommend you select these packages if you wish to enter the Wimbledon ticket ballot. Membership of Letcombe Tennis Club also automatically gives you annual membership of the Letcombe Sports & Social cCub.
8. Click “Join now” on the Advantage package you require.
9. Enter your personal details, using the email you want to use for your account, and make sure you read any terms and tick any relevant boxes. Please make sure you enter your postcode in CAPITALS.
10. Then click “Join now”.
11. You will now be asked to check and verify your email address by clicking on a link sent in an email to you.
12. Now you will be sent back to the login screen where you input your login details again.
13. Once in your account, you will be given a short questionnaire about what your interests are.
14. You will also be asked to affiliate yourself to a venue i.e. Letcombe Tennis Club.  If you do not affiliate yourself to a club you will not be able to enter the Wimbledon Ballot.
15. All members must tick the boxes on their profile to show that they accept the Club Policies, Code of Conduct and Terms of Membership.  Failure to do so will result in a paused membership and you will not be allowed to play.
16. Please tick the boxes relating to emails about club news and photography and enter an emergency contact name and number.
17. Now you need to go to the Membership page, select the membership package you require and click on "Join now".
     

PAYMENTS

Q: I don't want to pay by setting up a direct debit but the Clubspark / GoCardless system is asking me to do this.  What can I do?

A: Don't worry, the Clubspark / GoCardless payment is called a direct debit but it is, in fact a one-off payment. It does not automatically renew.  When next year's membership renewal is due you will need to agree and accept the debit before any further funds are taken from your account.

Q:  Can I pay by debit/credit card or bank transfer?

A:  The only other option is a Bank Transfer . Please contact the Membership Secretary for instructions.

CLUB POLICIES, TERMS OF MEMBERSHIP & CODE OF CONDUCT

Q:  Do I have to read and accept these?

A:  Yes, all members, whether junior or adult, must agree to abide by all our terms, codes and policies.  Every member, juniors and students included, must tick the box to show that they have accepted these.  Failure to do so will result in a paused membership and you will not be allowed to play.

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

Q: Do I have to add an emergency contact?

A: Ideally yes, please ensure you have entered an emergency contact name and phone number for every member of your group.

EMAILS FROM THE CLUB

Q:  Who receives emails from the club?

A:  All adult members receive emails unless they opt not to.  Juniors do not receive emails but their main contact will as long as they tick the box for their junior member.  We would like to include parents of juniors in club events as much as the juniors themselves so please tick the box to keep up to date.

Q:  Can I opt out of these?

A:  Yes, you can, but it is helpful for the club if you do not opt-out of receiving emails.  Email communications make the club more inclusive and cohesive and help both club and player development.

PHOTOGRAPHY CONSENT

Q:  Can I opt-out of giving consent to photographs or films being taken of me and my family?

A:  Yes, this is your choice.  However please be aware that photography and filming help the club promote all its activities and therefore grow and become more rewarding.  They are often required by funders as evidence of projects or equipment that they have put money into.

How do I change my consent preferences:

1. Go to  : https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/LetcombeTennisClub

2. Sign in (top right corner), make sure you use your LTA login details.  If you can't remember them, we won't know them either, sorry.

3. Click on your name (top right corner).

4. Click on your first name from the drop-down menu under CHANGE THE USER (if more users appear).

5. Click on the blue button "Edit Profile" in the wide grey bar with your name on it.

6. Verify/update all "Your details" ensuring you enter an emergency contact name and number.

7. Click on "Your privacy and consents".

8. Click on all the boxes you wish to opt-out of.

9. Click on "UPDATE MY PREFERENCES" at the bottom of the page to save all your changes.

10.  Please note that you need to repeat the emergency contact, email and consent opt-outs for each member of your group by clicking on their name from the drop-down menu mentioned in point 4 and then following all points to 9.

11. You're done!  Here is a handy guide to help you.

To take part in family tournaments, family club sessions and the Wimbledon ballot you will need to become a full member.

Benefits of Membership

• Come and play tennis at one of the most beautiful clubs in the country. All standards welcomed and great coaching available.
• Use of the courts throughout the year.
• Booking of courts using this website
• Use of the Practice Wall.
• Social tennis sessions on Wednesday evening and Sunday mornings.
• Use of balls provided by the Club for social tennis sessions. 
• Access to the Sports Pavilion.
• Entry into the Club Draw to buy Wimbledon tickets allocated to the Club.
• Participation in Social events organised throughout the yea

The rules of FAST4 Tennis (effective from September 2019)

1. First to four games wins

It doesn’t matter how you get there, just make sure you do before your opponent does!

All members are required to read and accept the club’s code of conduct on joining.

2. Tiebreaker at 3 games all

At 3 games all a tie-break is played to 7 points, 2 clear at 6-6.

3. Match tie-break at 1 set all

If the score reaches 1 set all, a match tie-break is played to 10 points, 2 clear at 9-9

4. No ad scoring

If the score reaches deuce, it’s a sudden death point. The receiver chooses which side to take the serve on. This also applies in doubles with the receiving pair deciding who receives the serve. However the pair cannot change positions. In mixed doubles the player of the same gender shall receive.

What we offer our members

• 2 all weather tennis courts with coded entry confidential to members
• Clubhouse with bar, kitchen, showers and changing facilities and free Wi-Fi
• Social tennis on 1 evenings and 1 mornings each week throughout the year
• Opportunity to bring guests on up to 3 occasions on payment of £5 guest fee
• Senior individual and group coaching for all abilities
• Summer friendly matches against other clubs
• Singles box ladder
• American tournaments
• Annual club tournament
• Social events throughout the year
• Entry to Wimbledon ticket draw (BTM members)
• Regular emails with information about forthcoming events

What members can do to help the club

• Display your membership tag at all times when at the club and challenge any person not displaying a tag and ask them to pay a guest fee if not a member.
• Welcome all potential members to social tennis and encourage them to join –
• Volunteer to help our committee with running the club and our many events
• Wear appropriate non-marking shoes and challenge any person wearing unsuitable footwear. Please ask them to leave if shoes are causing damage or marking the court
• Young junior members should be supervised by an adult outside coaching sessions and older juniors are advised to carry a mobile phone
• Sign up as a British Tennis Member and opt in to the Wimbledon Ballot.
• And finally please don’t leave rubbish on the courts. Tennis ball can tops lying on the courts are very sharp and can cause a serious injury. If you see any rubbish on court, please pick it up and put it in the bins provided.