COURT BOOKING RULES & TERMS OF USE

Seaford Town Council is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all players and spectators at our tennis courts. For your own safety and to help us maintain a positive playing environment, please take a moment to read through our Terms & Conditions.

All Bookings

  • Courts are booked in 1-hour slots
  • All players are required to register through the ClubSpark system and book a court before playing 
  • You must book a court online before you play by heading to Court Bookings, and clicking on an available time slot.  The court booking process will take you through to registering or signing-in to finalise your booking
  • You will receive a booking confirmation email with the gate access code
  • Please either print the booking confirmation of take a mobile phone that can display the booking confirmation as proof of the court booking
  • The gate access code is valid 10 minutes before your court booking, and throughout your court booking
  • If after booking you find that you are no longer able to play, please cancel your booking so that others may use the court
  • A 24-hour cancellation policy applies whereby refunds will be given.  Refunds will be processed automatically and made within 7 working days
  • The Town Council reserves the right to cancel any booking if the need arises. An email will be sent to the member notifying them of such
  • Floodlights will be on for 5 minutes after the end of each booking, unless there is a booking afterwards, in which case they’ll remain on
  • The Town Council reserves the right to pre-book the courts for coaching, events and maintenance
  • If you’ve booked a court and you can’t play because the courts have been closed please email us at admin@seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk
  • Parents and guardians take full responsibility for the welfare & security of their children who are aged 14 and under, when they are on the Park Tennis courts
  • Closures of any court/venue for any type of court works or due to damage will not result in refunds or pass extensions
  • Any players found trying to access or using the courts when they are closed will have their passes and bookings cancelled without refund
  •  If you breach any of our guidance’s or terms the Council reserves the right to cancel all memberships, packages & bookings without refund
  • The Council reserves the right to close tennis courts for any reason
  • By booking and using or playing with someone under their booking, on any of our tennis courts, you are accepting all of our terms and safe to play guidance

Court Rules

  • Players are encouraged to bring water bottles and to drink regularly to stay hydrated. A water refill station is located adjacent to the Salts toilets
  • Avoid playing in extremes of heat, for example temperatures over 30C
  • In hot weather we recommend the use of SPF30+ sunscreen
  • Players should wear appropriate sports clothing and footwear when on court.  Tops must be worn at all times even in hot weather
  • No bicycles, roller blades, skateboards or such like on the courts
  • Smoking is not permitted on the courts
  • Food, glass or alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the courts
  • Take off the court everything you take on – including all balls and general litter (bins located outside The Salts Cafe)
  • No pets allowed within tennis courts
  • Junior players (14 years and under) must be supervised by an adult at the courts at all times as per the LTA Safeguarding Standard
  • Players play tennis at their own risk and are asked to apply common sense in looking out for themselves and other players at all times
  • Players should comply with the principles of fair play, both on and off the courts
  • Noisy behaviour and foul language will not be tolerated, and a player may be asked to leave the court
  • Players are requested to arrive in time for the start of their session and to vacate the court immediately if another person has booked the following time slot
  • Ensure the court gate is closed properly when you enter and leave
  • No person may professionally coach others for financial gain on any court other than the Town Council’s approved coach
  • Players are requested to report any damage on the courts to Seaford Town Council admin@seafordtowncouncil.gov.ukil