Court Usage Rules

Members agree to abide by these rules:

  • Members agree to keep the court secure by only sharing the code with their own household, and locking the court after use.
  • Members agree to be contacted upon registration and annually thereafter for a contribution towards the running costs of the court at the amount that the committee has agreed. Currently £25.
  • Members agree to be contacted from time to time by email with news about Sandy Point Tennis.

Court usage rules

  • The court will be used solely for playing Lawn Tennis and similar racquet sports.
  • The court is reserved for social Pickleball on Monday evenings between 17:30 and 19:30. All welcome.
  • Only suitable non-marking footwear shall be worn on the court.
  • The net tension is regularly maintained; Do not attempt to adjust the tension.

The court shall be used in a manner to minimize nuisance to our neighbours:

  • Minimize noise - no shouting, or playing music.
  • Do not attempt to retrieve balls from gardens.
  • Do not leave any rubbish behind on the court.

Booking system

  • The booking system takes priority over 'free play'
  • Registered, contributing, members may book the court via the 'Book Our Court' page. With the following limitations:
    • Booking slots are 30 minutes starting on the hour and half-hour.
    • Up to one hour (two slots) may be booked at a time by an individual member.
    • Bookings must be entered no later than one hour but no earlier than one week before the booked time.
    • Email confirmation of the booking is sufficient evidence that the court is booked and the member has priority for that slot.
  • If the court is not booked then any member can use the court for 'free play', with the following restrictions:
    • If the next booking slot is booked, the court must be surrendered to the booking member.
    • If other (non-booked) members are waiting, play shall be limited to the shorter of:
      • The remainder of the current set.
      • Half an hour.
      • Or, ideally, if appropriate, play doubles.

When leaving the court 

  • Please close the gate and lock it.
  • Take your litter away.