The Recreation Ground (Calne)

These terms of use apply to tennis court bookings being made at the recreation ground tennis courts.

Court Use overview

• Court booking is currently free of charge. The council will review the pricing policy each year and reserve the right to introduce a charge for use if that is required to maintain the courts
• The first time a court is booked the user will be asked to set up an account with the Lawn Tennis Assiociation. This is a normal part of the process and will only need to be done once.
• All players are required to create an account (as above) through the ClubSpark online system and book a court before playing.

Bookings

• you must book a court online before you play
• players should cancel unwanted bookings as early as possible
• cancellations should be made a minimum of 24-hours in advance to allow others the opportunity to book.
• Players can book up to 2 hours worth of tennis per day, and therefore a maximum of 14 hours per 7 days.
• Please note, regardless of the booking being one or two hours - that will be the maximum booking the system allows that day i.e. one court at 9am and one at 4pm will not be allowed in the system.
• bookings can be made up to 10 days in advance 
• we have the right to cancel bookings at our discretion. In the event we need to cancel you booking, you will be send an email notifying you
• we reserve the right to pre-book the courts for coaching, events and maintenance
• in the event of bad weather or adverse playing conditions users should inform us that play has been cancelled the same day.

Court rules

• players should comply with the principles of Respect & Fair Play, both on and off the courts
• players should wear appropriate sports clothing and footwear when on court
• any playing of music should be at a controlled level that does not annoy other court users or neighbouring residents and businesses.
• smoking is not permitted on the courts (including e-cigarettes or vapes) or the use of chewing gum anywhere in the venue
• take off the court everything you take on – including all balls and general litter
• players play tennis at their own risk and are asked to apply common sense in always looking out for themselves and other players
• please ensure you close the court gate properly when you enter and leave
• no person may coach others for financial gain on any court without our prior approval - please see coaching tab.
• report any damage to Calne Town Council at calne@calne.gov.uk

Right to play

• you must book a court online before playing and it is your responsibility to look after the booking pin numbers issued. We will not be able to issue a new pin at short notice
• if someone is playing on the court when you arrive use your booking confirmation as proof or use another court if available. If you have any problems contact us on 01249 814000 or email calne@calne.gov.uk

Safe to play guidance

• players use any of the tennis courts at their own risk
• check the weather forecast before booking
• the playability of our tennis courts is subject to weather conditions.

If you breach any of our guidance or terms, we reserve the right to cancel access to the system, and remove all bookings that have been made.