Dear Members,
The project to resurface courts 3 & 4 with Tiger Turf Clay Court Pro will soon be completed and they will be available for play straight away. We hope that all members will enjoy this new surface which is slower than the hard courts and easier on the joints! The £40,000 cost of the project is being met from the Club’s sinking fund. The Floodlights will also be improved over the next few weeks.
While maintenance contracts will be put in place to keep these facilities in good order, it is important that all members and visitors play their part in looking after the courts and do not assume that the Committee and coaches will do this for you.
The artificial clay courts consist of a carpet layer with loose sand infill which is intended to cover the carpet fibres. The surface will be damaged if play takes place when the carpet fibres are visible and it is therefore vitally important that players drag the surface after every time they play. Instructions on how to do this dragging and use the other equipment to brush the lines can be found on the courts and displayed at the Club. Please replace the equipment after use.
We ask all members to be vigilant about checking if courts have been dragged. Please speak to any players who are obviously leaving the courts without doing this and report to Committee members if you arrive at the courts and dragging has not previously been done. Coaches will ensure that juniors in the programme will be shown how to do the dragging.
There are a number of other ways for members to help preserve the quality of the Club’s facilities and enhance the playing experience for all:
• Always drag the courts after play.
• Please do not leave litter, plastic bottles or old balls on the courts. There are large rubbish and recycling bins in the clubhouse and small litter bins that attach to the net posts.
• Young children not taking part in coaching should not be allowed to play on the courts or on the loose stones around the outside of the courts. Stray stones on the courts will damage the surface and get caught up in maintenance equipment.
• Scooters and bikes should never be ridden across the courts.
Your cooperation with all of the above is appreciated
Sarah McCormick & PTC Committee