BTC Playing Rules

For the full Club Rules visit the Club Rules section of the website. Members are requested to note the following:

1. Approved tennis shoes only are to be worn on court; no hard or serrated soled trainers.
2. Suitable tennis attire should be worn.
3. On Club Nights members are expected to mix in. One short set is to be played before mixing again. Doubles takes precedence over singles.
4. Juniors or children who have started a game must give way to seniors but should be free to complete a short set, except on Senior Club Nights.
5. Good conduct by Members and their guests is required at all times.
6. Members are politely reminded that during play they should wait until a suitable break in play before entering, crossing or moving between courts, particularly during competitive matches
7. Whilst the Club makes every effort to ensure that the playing surfaces are safe and without obstruction, Members and their guests should check carefully that the courts are free from debris of any kind before commencing and report any damages to the committee.
8. Ensure that all electrical appliances in the Club House are switched off. Also ensure the nets are lowered and that the Club House and gates are locked before leaving the courts.
9. Children under 11 years old should always be supervised by their nominated adult.
10. Members of Benson Tennis Club and their guests use the Club facilities at their own risk.