SUMMARY OF CLUB Terms & Conditions/RULES

The following is a summary of the WSTC rules - a full copy is posted on the clubhouse notice board.
  1. ​Tennis clothing must be worn at all times on court (WSTC does NOT operate a white kit only policy).
  2. ​Tennis shoes must be worn on court (no need to be specific clay court shoes).
  3. ​All tennis balls should be collected after play and returned to the clubhouse.
  4. COURT SWEEPING PROTOCOL
    1. As courtesy to other players please allow at least 5 minutes before the end of your session to sweep the courts in a timely manner for the next court booking.
    2. Club roll up sessions: If nobody is waiting for your court when you finish play then it is your job to sweep it, lock the gate and return the key
    3. It is important to pick leaves/fauna and flora  up before playing/sweeping so they do not get trodden/worked into the sand which if they do will promote moss growth. Moss growth is very difficult to eradicate and is extremely damaging to the artificial clay surface.
    4. Heavy rain and very icy conditions: do not sweep the court
    5. It is important to bring the sand into the centre of the court.
      1. THINK SNAIL WHEN SWEEPING THE COURTS!   Start at the court bench Drag the mat towards the very back of the court & sweep in a coiled, snail-like pattern (Don’t sweep side to side — it pushes sand back to the edges and encourages moss growth). Sweeping should  finish in the centre of the court.  Sweep the lines as a courtesy to others.  Help us keep our courts in top shape!
    6. View short video on how to sweep the courts  HERE
  5. The courts should be kept tidy and clear of rubbish, old tennis balls etc...at all times
  6. Bad language & poor sportsmanship have no place on the tennis court. Click HERE to view WSTC Code of Conduct policy.
  7. Strictly no animals permitted on the courts at any time.
  8. The Clubhouse must be kept tidy at all times. This includes washing & putting away any cups and dishes.
  9. Ensure the clubhouse and store room are locked before leaving.
  10. The flood lights must be turned off no later than 9.45pm
  11. Children under 13 must be accompanied/supervised at all times by an parent/guardian  when using the courts & club facilities.
  12. WSTC does not operate a turn up and play arrangement. Courts MUST be booked online using the  court booking portal. Please observe court booking etiquette & rules. CLICK HERE for more information.
  13. The Club email &  Whatsapp groups are for tennis club related business only and should not be used for private messaging/selling and/or promotion of a business. Members' are permitted to post any adverts on the pavilion noticeboard but must seek permission first from the Committee. Email WSTC Committee.
  14. Please park in the designated car parking areas and between the demarcation lines (not on the grass verges).
  15. It is club policy the membership fee is paid annually by direct debit as a single payment. No partial refunds are given should a Member leave part way through the membership year. 
    1. A  Member who has an illness or physical problem that prevents or significantly impairs his or her ability to play tennis may apply to the WSTC Committee to suspend his or her playing rights for a period of not less than three months, without loss of membership status, until such Tennis Member is again able to play tennis. On return to playing membership, an appropriate adjustment to the following year's annual subscription fee may be made at the discretion of the WSTC Committee. 
  16. VISITORS/GUESTS: All guests must be signed in by a WSTC member, and the fee must be paid before play. A guest may play a maximum of six times in any 12-month period, regardless of who makes the introduction. The fee is £5 per visitor over 16 years old, and £2 per visitor under 15 years old. Payment instructions are displayed in the clubhouse.
WSTC Committee
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