1. We want everyone to have fun and enjoy your tennis, however please familiarise yourself and any guest(s) you may bring, with the rules and regulations of this club, They are for your and other members benefit.

2. The courts are open for play between 08:00 and 22:00 daily, it is not permissible to play, even using floodlights, before 08:00 or after 22:00.

3. Floodlight tokens are now included in your membership package, they are obtainable in the clubhouse

4. Tokens last for approximately 60 minutes and should be placed inside the box which is strategically placed at the back of the respective court.

5. New Members will receive an Induction to the club this will include reference to Safeguarding and who to contact.

6. To protect the courts its is Essential members use proper tennis footwear. Only ‘proper’ tennis shoes are allowed on the courts, not only because they will not damage the surface, but they will also improve your movement and help reduce injuries. Trainers, running shoes or similar are not allowed as they have ‘aggressive’ soles and moreover are not designed for the sideways and multi directional movement of tennis. Aggressive shoes have bars, studs or sharp serrations on the soles and can do permanent damage to hard courts in a very short time, as well as permanently wearing the painted surface. It is also wise to avoid black soles on painted surfaces because these tend to leave unsightly black marks, which are difficult to remove.

6a What is a Proper Tennis Shoe? Tennis shoes provide stability for side-to-side movement, are built of heavier and stiffer materials than other athletic shoes and have flat, durable soles designed to prevent stumbling or sliding and the toes are reinforced for stop and go action. They tend to have a herringbone pattern (or majority herringbone) on the sole and are suitable for hard court, synthetic grass and clay use. 

6b Why You Should Not Wear Running Shoes Many people want to wear their regular running shoes to play tennis, but there are many good reasons why you should not. Running shoes are specially designed for the forward motion that comes of running or walking for fitness. They have thick, soft heels that increase the cushioning and lessen the impact that comes with running. However, runners do not turn quickly or make rapid lateral movements so the shoes are not built to support player’s feet during a tennis game or practice.

6c The wrong footwear can lead to all kinds of injuries including blisters, foot, ankle, knee, leg and back injuries. Cross trainers must not be worn. They damage the surface and action  will be taken against any member breaching this rule. 

7. Members will be issued with the court lock combination, 

8. Members may only play on the courts with guests (Non Members) for a maximum of 5 sessions per year, note: a guest fee is chargable at £4.00  per guest per session, payable in advance to one of the Club officials (see: list on website), maximum of 4 players per court (including the member)  with only one court booking only per session. 

9. Members are strictly forbidden from passing the door lock combination code on to anyone who is not a member.

10. Members are encouraged to book courts, via our ClubSpark website booking system, however members may opt to turn up and play without booking, but members that have booked will  always have priority over those who have not booked.  Courts can only  be booked for a maximum of  2 hours play time and upto 2 weeks in advance. 
Courts are numbered 1,2 & 3 from East to West, starting with the gate end.

11. Club matches, practice sessions, coaching and tournaments have court priority at all times.

12. Coaching to be undertaken exclusively by: We Do Tennis CIC, formerly Jonathan Newton Tennis. (see programme on Coaching Page of this website), no other Private coaching arrangements available.

13. Doe Sports have recommended we keep the nets tight all times, so please do not wind them down at the end of the day's play.

14. Please remove all your rubbish and relock the gate and tumble the lock code when you are vacating the courts.

15. Do not take food, sweets, crisps, drinks (except water) or chewing gum onto the courts.

Use of Clubhouse

16.  The clubhouse will be kept clean and tidy at all times. All those making use of the kitchen facilities will wash their used items before leaving the clubhouse. The changing areas should be left as you would expect to find them.

17.  The last person to come off the tennis club premises will ensure that the clubhouse and gate are secured, including that all taps, lights and electric plugs are turned off and all the windows are closed.

18.  Members will report any misuse of the premises or facilities to a committee member without delay.

19.  No Smoking in the Clubhouse

20.  The club cannot be responsible for loss or damage to members or guest's property whilst on the premises.

Juniors

21. The club has a codes of practice that must be agreed, when taking out membership, to protect members and the club

22. Junior members may only use the clubhouse with adult supervision.

23. If juniors are using the changing facilities, they must use them under parental supervision.

Updated December 2023