Q1: I'm not sure if I've already signed up for the 2024/25 season?

If you visit the club website below and log in using your email address (unless you have changed this it will be same as the one you have received this email to, enter your password (or select forgotten password). You can then check whether your membership is showing PENDING or ACTIVE (the latter means you have signed up for 2024)  https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/StPaulsWaldenTennisClub

Q2: I want to book a court but I'm being blocked from doing so? 

You should have an ACTIVE 2024 MEMBERSHIP (meaning you have to have completed the sign up online and made/sent payment) before you can do book a court. 
Note: This is to stop any non active members or anyone else from blocking out the court bookings, without a 2024/25 membership.

Q3: How many courts bookings can I make, is there a limit? 

Currently we have restricted the court bookings to 5 bookings in any 7 days. We have set this limit initially while we monitor the uptake in court booking. (That means you can book courts for up to 5 playing hours in any 7 days). 
We will be reviewing this in a couple of weeks and may extend or restrict, dependant on the volume of bookings to ensure that every member continues to enjoy the benefits of SPWTC

Q4: Why have fees risen?

Following Covid and our 50% discounted fees,  restrictions have been removed we are getting back to normal we are returning to normal fees. It is important that we maintain the funds to keep our tennis courts in good condition in order for the club to remain viable & we also hope to have more playing opportunities with the Datchworth League and competitions throughout the season. 

We have maintained an earlybird discount as well as trial packages for new members who want to give it a go.

Q5: I'm new, how do I meet other players?

Club nights are a great opportunity to have a casual game and meet other members (Thursday evenings). If you'd like to be added to the club night whatsapp group please drop an email to the committee. 

Otherwise feel free to have a chat to other players on the courts - there are a few groups who regularly play together and they welcome new players.

Q6: How do I use the floodlights?

You'll need to have a cupboard key (please mail the club to arrange for one to be collected) and then purchase some tokens to use which you can drop into the meter. Each token offers 1hr30 of time on the lights.