These terms of use apply to the tennis courts at Great Linford for all users. The courts are owned by Great Linford Parish Council who work in partnership with Great Linford Tennis Club to provide the courts for both club members and Pay & Play use. All users of the courts are expected to follow these terms of use to ensure they remain safe, welcoming and available to all.

There are three tennis floodlit courts available for booking. The council will take reasonable steps to ensure that the facilities provided are safe.  When playing tennis, you do so at your own risk.

General Booking Rules (Pay & Play)

• All court bookings must be made in advance and online. Users are asked to login using an LTA account or will need to create one.
• Pay & Play payment for court bookings is made through a secure online payment portal.  Once a booking is successfully made a confirmation email will be sent which includes the date, time and court number for your booking. A pin code will be issued and can be used to gain access to the courts at the time of your booking.
• Please use the court that you have booked and for the allocated duration of time.
• All courts are available for hire from 7am – 10pm Monday to Sunday. Court availability will show on the booking website.
• All courts bookings are available to hire in 30 minute slots and users can book up to 2 hours at a time.
• Immediate court bookings can be made within a time slot if a vacant court is available. Courts are still charged as per the 30 min rate.   
• Courts can be booked up to 8 days in advance.
• 2 hours is the maximum time a court can be booked for, unless otherwise agreed with the council.
• No user should register with the courts twice in an attempt to gain additional court access. Duplicate accounts will be deleted and will be not be issued with a refund.
• Please cancel any unwanted bookings online to allow others to play. This must be done 24 hours in advance of your session to receive an automatic refund. Refunds are not provided if cancelled within 24 hours.
• The council reserves the right to cancel bookings or close the courts, where there is cause (e.g. adverse weather) at their discretion. An email will be sent to the user notifying them should this be necessary and a refund issued (if relevant).
• The council reserves the right to pre-book the courts for coaching, events and maintenance

Coaching

• Coaching activity at the courts is provided through Great Linford Tennis Club who work with an LTA accredited coach provider. Details of coaching sessions are provided on the Great Linford Tennis Club website. Clubspark / Great Linford Tennis Club / Great Linford Tennis Club Home Page
• Private coaching is not permitted on the courts. The council has the right to suspend booking rights if users are deemed in breach of this.

Court Rules

• Players should comply with the principles of respect and fair play, both on and off the court.
• Users of the courts must supply their own equipment (rackets and balls) unless otherwise stated in organised sessions.
• Please ensure you close the court gate properly when you enter and leave the court and help to keep the courts in a safe condition by reporting any damage or suspicious behaviour to the council via glpc@great-linford.gov.uk 
• Smoking or drinking of alcohol is not permitted on the Courts
• Animals and bicycles are not allowed inside the tennis courts.
• No equipment other than rackets and balls should be used in the courts (e.g. no ball machines), unless otherwise approved by the council.
• The council has the right to suspend booking rights if users are deemed in breach of any court rules.
• All court users play tennis at their own risk and are asked to apply common sense in looking out for themselves and other users at all times.
• Please take off the court everything you take on – including all balls and general litter. A nearby litter bin is available to dispose of any waste.
• Player’s footwear must have soft-soled non-marking shoes with rubber or cord soles and without raised heels.  Black soles are not permitted on the courts.
• Appropriate clothing must be worn at all times when using the courts.
• Courts cannot be booked for any activities other than tennis unless with consent from the council.

Right to Play

You must book a court online before playing. If someone is playing on the Court you have booked when you arrive, please use your booking confirmation as proof where possible or use another Court if necessary. If you encounter any problems please contact the council on glpc@great-linford.gov.uk. Emails are monitored and a response will be provided within 48 hours where possible.