Gerrards Cross Lawn Tennis Club Regulations
These are the regulations all members should observe for the smooth running of our Club. Rules cover such areas as membership, discipline, officers, trustees, finances, Annual General Meeting, etc - the current rules are displayed in the Clubhouse and are issued to all members on request.
GRASS COURTS
The grass court season commences on the first Saturday in May, weather permitting.
The courts shall not be used on any day before 11.00 a.m. nor after dusk or when there is dew or when wet or damp.
The courts shall not be played on when in an unfit condition. The Groundsman is the judge of a court's fitness for play. Your Committee and Groundsman really do try to make the courts available to the maximum, but inevitably there will be occasions when, for weather or other reasons, courts have to be taken out of use. Please note that the grass courts are progressively taken out of use towards the end of September.
The published rota for the use of grass courts must be observed and
will be displayed on the court notice board.
CARPET COURTS
Play restricted to one hour sessions if all carpet courts in use and members are waiting to use carpet court - irrespective of other court availability.
COURT ALLOCATION AND BOOKING
Play will follow the court allocation rules displayed in the Clubhouse and as follows:
COURT 17
Priority for Juniors except:
(a) Senior Club Nights - Wednesdays from 6.00 p.m.
(b) Thursdays : April-June from 6.00 p.m. (Team Practice)
COURT ALLOCATION FOR COACHING
Courts 5 & 6 or 15,16 &17 throughout the year. Juniors have priority on Court 17.
JUNIORS
Mini Court available anytime.
COURT ALLOCATION
(for Summer Season Saturday & Sunday afternoons).
Courts 1,2,3 & 4 Club play-no matches on these courts.
Courts 7, 8, & 9 Match courts
Court 5 & 6 or 15,16 & 17 Coaching courts
Court 17 Juniors
When no grass available matches on 15, 16 & 17.
When no grass available club play on 10, 11 & 12.
CHOICE OF COURT
(a) Adults have priority in choice of surface over juniors (except court 17- Junior
Court).
(b) Adults cannot choose to play on a particular court if other courts of a similar
surface are available.
ORDER OF PREFERENCE
(a) Adult doubles
(b) Adult/Junior Doubles
(c) Adult Singles
(d) Junior Doubles
(e) Junior Singles
NOTE - An adult singles commenced before all available courts were in use can continue until one hour from start time shown on the board.
COURT USAGE
(a) All members must enter their name and start time on the board before play -
failure to do so will give members arriving subsequently the right to claim the
court
(b) Playing time is restricted to one hour. Members who have been waiting to play
on the surface of their choice must be allowed to take priority at the end of
the one hour period.
(c) When all courts are in use, members arriving for play may reserve a court by
entering their names against their designated court.
(d) Courts may be booked for recognised OUTSIDE tournament
matches by contacting Michelle Ryan (07875 604872) at least 24 hours
in advance.
Special attention should be paid to avoiding peak times. Bookings will only be
taken for Monday and Thursday evenings, and Saturday and Sunday at 9am
and 12 noon. In addition, Juniors may book for play before 4.30pm on
weekdays and in school holidays.
(e) The Committee shall have the right of reserving any number not exceeding six
of the courts for matches on any one day. The number of courts reserved for
any tournament shall be at the discretion of the Committee and will clearly be
displayed on the club noticeboard beforehand. Courts reserved for coaching
will also be clearly marked.
FLOODLIT COURTS
The 3 floodlit courts are available for members up to 8.30 pm in the winter months, except for Wednesdays (club night from 5.30) and when the courts have been authorized by the Committee for coaching.
DRESS & FOOTWEAR
Members and guests shall wear recognised tennis attire. Track suits may be worn in cold weather. Only tennis shoes are permitted for all courts. Shoes must not have ribbed soles or heels.
TRAINING SHOES ARE NOT PERMITTED ON ANY COURTS AT ANY TIME.
VISITORS
(a) Any member is at liberty to introduce a friend visiting the neighbourhood, as a
visitor to the Club, providing that:
(i) The member enters the visitor's name in the Visitors Book and also pays
the relevant fees before commencing play. (Adults £5. Under 18s £3)
(ii) The total number of visits by any one visitor shall not exceed three in any
one Club year.
(b) Visitors may use all the facilities of the Club.
(c) Persons participating in matches and tournaments at the Club are deemed to
be guests of the Club and do not need to pay a visitor's fee nor be restricted
to the three times rule.
EXHIBITION OF NOTICES
No paper, notices or placard, written or printed, shall be exhibited in the Clubhouse without the sanction of the Chairman, Honorary Secretary, Team Captains or Administrator.
COMMUNICATIONS
General queries should be directed to the Administrator.
For any matters requiring the attention of the Committee please contact the Hon. Secretary in the first instance.
Other information may be found on posters in the Clubhouse and via e-mail postings.
DOGS
No dog is to be allowed in the Clubhouse or grounds unless on a lead and must be kept under control.
CYCLES
Cycles must be parked in the racks provided or on the grass next to the racks and NOT be leaned against the Clubhouse or the chain fencing around the courts. Cycles must not be taken past the Clubhouse. At no point should they be ridden in the grounds.
COMPLAINTS
Any complaints should be made in writing to the Honorary Secretary who, if unable to deal with them, shall submit them to the Committee whose decision shall be final. In no instance shall a servant of the Club be reprimanded directly by a Member.
COACHING
Coaching is to be carried out only by the Head Professional to the Club appointed by the Committee, or nominees agreed by the Committee, working under the direction of the Head Professional.
PAVILION
Members should note that the Clubhouse may be hired for social events.
Please contact the Administrator for further details.
SECURITY
We are at considerable risk if windows and doors are not secured each evening.
IF YOU ARE THE LAST TO LEAVE, PLEASE
• Check Windows and Fire Doors in the Club Room
• Check Windows in Changing Rooms
• Check Windows and Door in Kitchen
• Switch off all Lights
IT ONLY TAKES A FEW MINUTES.
EVEN IF IN DOUBT ABOUT BEING THE LAST TO LEAVE,
BE SAFE AND LOCK UP.
PARKING
Please always show consideration to our neighbours. eg no car door slamming at night, no entering gardens to collect tennis balls and making sure that our neighbours' drives are never blocked.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE REGULATIONS MAY BE
SUBJECT TO CHANGE DURING THE SEASON
