Alfreton Welfare Recreation Ground

These terms of use apply to tennis court bookings being made at Alfreton Welfare Recreation Ground.

General Booking Rules

• Tennis courts are for tennis use only, unless other activities are specifically approved by the council. Bikes, scooters skateboards, rollerlades/skates, footwear with spikes or studs and dogs (with the exception of guide dogs) are all strictly prohibited on tennis courts.

Annual household season ticket overview

• The annual household season ticket is charged at £35 per year, per household. This fee entitles you to an access code that can be used to access the tennis courts.
• The annual season ticket runs for one year from the date you activate your online account.
• The annual household season ticket covers up to five people and can be used for a maximum of five bookings of tennis per week and a maximum of two hours of tennis per day.
• Annual household season tickets will not be part refunded for any reason.
• All players are required to register through the ClubSpark online system and book a court before playing.

Pay and Play overview

• Pay and Play is charged at £5.00 per hour, per court without floodlights and £7.50 per hour, per court with floodlights.

Bookings

• You must book a court online before you play.
• Players are to cancel any unwanted bookings as early as possible. A minimum of six hours in advance of your session to receive an automatic refund, otherwise a refund will be given at our discretion.
• Annual household season ticket players can book up to two hours’ worth of tennis per day, with a maximum of five bookings per week.
• Bookings can be made up to 7 days in advance for annual household season players, and 7 days in advance for Pay and Play users.
• We have the right to cancel bookings at our discretion. An email will be sent to the players notifying them.
• We reserve the right to pre-book the courts for coaching, events and maintenance.
• In the event of bad weather or adverse playing conditions users should inform us that play has been cancelled the same day for a refund to be requested.

Court rules

• Players should comply with the principles of Respect and Fair Play, both on and off the courts
• Players should wear appropriate footwear when on court (non marking soles)
• Any playing of music should be at a controlled level that does not annoy other users of the courts or neighbouring residents and businesses
• Smoking is not permitted on the courts (including e-cigarettes) or the use of chewing gum anywhere in the venue
• Please vacate the tennis courts at the end of your timed slot
• Don’t forget to remove all your belongings when you leave the court – including all balls and general litter too (please use the bins provided).
• Players play tennis at their own risk and are asked to apply common sense in always looking out for themselves and other players
• The Council accepts no responsibility for items lost, stolen or damaged on the premises.
• Please ensure you close the court gate properly when you enter and leave the court and help us to keep the courts in a safe condition by reporting any damage or suspicious behaviour to the Council
• No person may coach others for financial gain on any court without our prior approval
• Report any damage to landscape.services@ambervalley.gov.uk

Right to play

• You must book a court online before playing and it is your responsibility to look after your booking pin numbers issued. We will not be able to issue a new pin at short notice
• If someone is playing on the court when you arrive use your booking confirmation as proof or use another court if available. If you have any problems contact us.

Safe to Play guidance

• Players use the courts at their own risk
• Check the weather forecast before booking.
• Courts' playability is subject to weather conditions
• Court usage in poor weather conditions is at the individuals' personal risk.

If you breach any of our guidance or terms, we reserve the right to cancel all memberships and bookings without refund.