Farnborough Tennis Club
Orpington
Members Guide
Court Availability
Members may come to the courts to play at any time from 8am until dark, with the exception of Club Play sessions and when events such as Club matches or Club American tournaments are scheduled. These events are publicised on the Club website.
Note that, as per Club Rules, if all courts are occupied and members are waiting, a match shall consist of one normal tie-break set and, on completion of the set, players shall vacate the court to allow other members to play. Players may then await the next free court to play another set.
Club Play
All Senior members are welcome at Club Play sessions, provided they play to a reasonable standard. Due to todays’ more stringent safe-guarding rules, Junior members are unable to play at club sessions. Session times are as follows:
- Monday Afternoons 1:30 - 4:30pm (All year round)
- Wednesday Afternoons 1:30 - 4:30pm (October to March)
- Wednesday Evenings 6:00 - 9:00pm (April to September)
- Saturday Mornings 9:00 - 1:00pm (All year round)
(Wednesday sessions change gradually with the light in Mar/Apr & Sep/Oct)
Please see the Club Play Guide attached to the News page of the website for more information.
Court Security
Remember to lock the court padlock securely on the gate latch when you leave, to prevent unauthorised access and potential vandalism. If anyone else is playing when you leave, please check that they have a key to lock-up.
The gate latch must be pushed all the way to the left before the padlock is attached; if this is not done, the gate will not be secure and may be breached.
Annual Renewal Process and Fees
Membership renewals fall due on 1st April each year and fees may be paid by bank transfer direct to the club account. Subscriptions are inclusive, non-refundable and last for the year, or part year, from 1st April, or your joining date, until 31st March the following year, regardless of your joining date.
Renewals are to be completed by the 30th April at the latest. After this date, lapsing members will no longer have the use of the courts and must return their Court Keys to the Secretary or Treasurer.
If existing members still wish to renew after 30th April, they must apply through the New Applicants process, using the New Applicant fee structure.
Club Fees for Renewing Members
Senior member fees are £140, discounted to £120 if renewed by 30th April. Junior membership fees will also increase from 1st May.
Senior, Junior, Family & Social membership fees for this season:
- Senior Members £120
- Junior Members (under 18 on 31/03) £60
- Family Membership (1 Senior + 1 Junior) £150
- Each additional Senior Member £120
- Each additional Junior Member £30
- Social Members (non-playing) £10
Associated Fees
- Court Key deposit (refundable) £30
- Replacements for lost keys (cost price) £30+
- Fee per session for a Senior Guest player £5
- Fee per session for use of Third Party Coaches £5
Member Responsibilities
All Members are obliged to read and abide by the Club Rules & Regulations, Health & Safety Policy and Covid19 Guidelines. Members are also responsible for their own Guest players.
Members and Guests play at their own risk, whether at Club Play sessions, during Club matches, playing friendly matches, or during coaching sessions. The Club shall not be responsible for any personal loss, damage or injury whilst attending the tennis courts.
Members and Guests are responsible for their own personal property when at the courts, including leaving unattended vehicles, bicycles, racquets, clothing or other property at the Club. The Club shall not be responsible for any lost property, damage to vehicles or any other cause whilst on the Club premises.
See the attached Members Guide for more information on Club Membership.
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