HTC GENERAL INFORMATION FOR NEW MEMBERS
MEMBERSHIP:
You can find a full copy of our constitution on the website. As part of your membership, you agree:
A – to follow the Club’s rules
B – to follow the LTA’s Rules and Disciplinary Code
WELCOME:
To help you get started, we’re happy to arrange for an existing member to meet with you, explain how things work, and even have your first game together.
Just let us know if you’d like to arrange this.
COURTS:
Courts are available every day, all year round, from 9:00am to 9:30pm.
They can be booked via our website or app—once you’ve joined, you’ll be able to log in and book online.
Floodlights operate using tokens, available from the Spar shop (£2 for 30 minutes).
Lights switch off automatically at 9:30pm.
ACCESS:
We’ll provide you with the code for the court gate and the key safe (which holds the pavilion key).
Codes are updated from time to time and shared via WhatsApp and email.
Current code:
Our ball machine is kept in the storeroom—please contact us if you’d like to use it. There is no charge for members.
Anyone playing must either be a member or pay a £2 guest fee per session before going on court.
COMMUNICATION:
We can add you to our WhatsApp group, which is a great way to arrange games and keep up with club news. Please let us if you would like to join.
The notice board is a useful source of up-to-date news and information about the club. We’ll also send occasional emails with updates.
You can also check the website, Facebook page, and Google page for news.
SOCIAL TENNIS:
We encourage you to join our weekly social sessions:
- Monday mornings 10.00am
- Tuesday evenings 6.30pm
- Thursday evenings from 6:30pm
- Saturday mornings from 10:00am
- Cardio tennis Thursday morning 9.00am (pay as you go)
- Rusty rackets Friday 10.00am (pay as you go)
- Masterclass first Thursday evening of each month (pay as you go)
These are a great way to meet other members, practise, and stay involved in the club.
LEAGUE TENNIS:
We play in the West Somerset Tennis League and have two teams.
You can follow progress on the website.
If you’re interested in playing, please contact Karen or Malcolm Steer.
ANNUAL SOCIAL EVENTS:
We run a range of tennis and social events throughout the year.
More details can be found on the website and notice board.
COACHING:
Our club coach is Dan Sizer (details on the website). We offer:
• Adult group coaching – Fridays at 10:00am (pay-as-you-go, cost shared between players). Contact Julie Steed.
• Cardio tennis – Thursdays at 9:00am (£6 per session). Contact Jo Benn.
• Junior coaching – Thursdays (various age groups). Contact Dan.
• Private lessons – can be arranged directly with Dan.
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE:
The club is run by a committee of 8 members, including a Safeguarding Officer.
We meet regularly, and our AGM is usually held in April.
If you’d like to get involved, we would love to hear from you.
VIEWS AND FEEDBACK:
We always welcome your feedback and hope you’ll get involved in club activities.
You can also leave a review on our Google page.
Up-to-date information is available on the notice board and website.
BEST WAY TO GET IN TOUCH:
• Email: hemyocktennisclub@outlook.com
• You can also message us via WhatsApp
General messages can go on the group WhatsApp.
Enjoy.