Category

Description

Annual Members

Shall have the use of the club house and tennis courts at all times, except as otherwise directed by the Committee; the right to vote at General Meetings, and to hold office, if elected.

Off Peak Members

Shall have the use of the clubhouse at all times. Shall have the right to use and book courts when not in use for club tournament or match play within the times as laid out. (Weekends & Bank Holidays, after 12 noon, weekdays before 7pm). They may not play for club teams or enter the club Annual Tournament but may enter social tennis competitions as and when stated by the Committee. They are also entitled to attend club sessions on a Tuesday morning, Tuesday evening and Saturdays after 3.30pm. They do not have the right to vote at General Meetings

Temporary Members

Will be people moving into the area for a short time only, they shall have the use of the clubhouse and tennis courts during their period of membership, except as otherwise directed by the Committee. They may attend club sessions subject to Grading.

Juniors

Shall be under 18 on the 1st April in the year they join or renew their membership and shall be admitted at the discretion of the Committee. They shall have use of the facilities at such times as determined by the Committee and noted in the clubhouse. Juniors shall have no right to vote at General Meetings or to hold office. Juniors may not book courts after 7pm Monday to Thursday or before noon Sunday mornings, but may have the use of them when not booked by adult members.

 Please Note:
Parents dropping their children at the club to play tennis must be aware that unless it is a supervised club session or a lesson, their children will be unsupervised. Even if there are adults playing when you drop your child/ren off, it is not their job to supervise, also they may leave at any time leaving your children alone. Please make sure that if dropping your child off to play with a friend he/she is of an age where you are happy for them to be there alone, if this is not the case you must provide supervision.

Mini Tennis

Must be under 10 on the 1st April in the year they join or renew their membership. Court usage is only with mini tennis balls and times of play are restricted to before 6pm Monday to Friday.

Mini Tennis Parents

Have the right to play mini tennis with their own children, who must be mini tennis members, within the times above, only proper mini tennis balls may be used. Normal Junior or adult balls may not be used by Mini Tennis players or their parents

Social

Social Membership shall be available to former playing members, spouse or partners and others who may wish to be associated with activities arranged by the club. Social Members are eligible to attend social functions and may represent the club in non-tennis competitions. They shall neither have any voting rights nor be eligible to serve on the Committee; they may take part in the Wimbledon draw for tickets. Social members may play tennis up to 4 times a year, without introduction by a playing member, on payment of visitors’ fee

Beginners/Improvers

Beginners and improvers are members who are still learning the game and are not sufficiently proficient to play in club sessions. They have generally completed a ‘Beginner’s Course.’ They are permitted to play in certain designated sessions. These sessions are not open to full members. Beginner membership may only be renewed ONCE before Full or Off Peak membership must be sought.

Student

Shall be members over 18 and under 25 on the 1st April in the year they join or renew their membership, with proof of being in full time education. They shall have the privileges of Annual members.