Terms of Use

These terms of use apply to tennis court bookings being made at Alsager Lawn Tennis Club.

The tennis club courts can be booked from 8am until 10pm. Members using the Clubspark court booking system must adhere to the following court booking rules (the system will be monitored and the rules may be amended as necessary to suit demand):

• Under 13,s MUST be accompanied by an adult on court at all times.
• You must book a court online before you play.
• Courts may be booked up to a maximum of 14 days in advance.
• Members may only book one court on any specific date.
• Courts may be booked for up to two consecutive 60 minute timeslots for a maximum total of 2 hours per booking (90 minutes for Juniors).
• There is NO CHARGE for the floodlit courts if you are a member.
• If you know in advance that you will no longer require your booking please cancel it ASAP so that the court is available for other members.
• If other players are using the court at your booked time (provided you have arrived within 15 minutes of the start of your booking - see rule below) you should politely ask them to vacate the court, and show them a copy of your booking confirmation (either on your mobile phone or a printed copy).
• If a member has booked a court and does not turn up within 15 minutes of the booked timeslot, the booking is deemed void and the court may be taken by other members.
• Any booking may be cancelled by the Club at any time if the court is needed. Members will be advised by email if this is the case.
• Any members who regularly reserve courts but do not turn up will be reported to the committee and sanctions may be applied.
• We reserve the right to pre-book the courts for coaching, events, club bookings and maintenance.

Court rules

• Players should comply with the principles of Respect and Fair Play, both on and off the courts.
• Players should abide by the Club Code of Conduct Policy.
• Players should wear appropriate sports clothing and footwear when on court.
• No alcohol to be taken or consumed on to the tennis courts.
• Smoking is not permitted on the courts (including e-cigarettes) or the use of chewing gum anywhere on the tennis courts.
• Take off the court everything you take on – including all balls and general litter (please use 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.
• Players MUST turn off their courts lights at the end of their booking session.
• Players MUST ensure that they close the main entrance gate properly when they enter and leave.
• No person may coach others for financial gain on any court without our prior approval.
• Report any damage to the courts at Alsagerltc@gmail.com

Safe to Play guidance

• Players use any of the club tennis courts at their own risk.
• Visit the LTA Safeguarding webpage for Top Tips for Players and Parents 
• Check the local weather forecast before you play.
• Courts' playability is subject to weather conditions.

If you breach any of our guidance or terms, we reserve the right to cancel all bookings.