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 member’s 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. Floodlights, our new LED floodlights are set to one-hour increments, please press the “on court button” to activate the lights.

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

5a. to protect the courts it is essential members use proper tennis footwear. Cross trainers must not be worn

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.

5b. 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. 

5c. 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.

5d. the wrong footwear can lead to all kinds of injuries including blisters, foot, ankle, knee, leg and back injuries. They damage the surface and action will be taken against any member breaching this rule. 

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

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

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 chargeable at £4.00 per session, payable in advance to one of the Club officials (see: list on website) 

9. 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 are numbered 1,2 & 3 from East to West, starting with the gate end.

10. Club matches and tournaments have court priority at all times.

11. Coaching to be undertaken by coaches that have achieved prescribed LTA qualifications, hold a DBS a first aid certificate and are approved by the club committee (see programme on Coaching Page of this website), no Private coaching arrangements are available.

12. 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.

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

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

Use of Clubhouse

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

16.  The last person to come off the tennis club premises please ensure that the clubhouse is secured. Please ensure all taps, lights and electric plugs are turned off and all the windows are securely closed.

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

18.  No Smoking in the Clubhouse

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

20. No pets in the clubhouse.

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 August 2025