Tennis Activities

The tennis club runs several teams in the summer, 3 men’s and 2 ladies in the Bucks LTA shield competition, 3 in the High Wycombe District evening mixed league and 2 in the Aylesbury evening leagues.

In the winter there are similar teams. Contact your team captain if you would like to be selected. Club nights are held on Tuesdays and Fridays from 6pm onwards. Team match practice is on Monday’s from 7pm for men and Wednesday for ladies or mixed from 6pm on alternate Wednesdays. Internal tournaments for men’s, ladies and mixed doubles as well as men’s and ladies singles are held annually. Members are encouraged to participate in all the activities held but must be available to play on finals/championship finals days as appropriate.

Other special tournaments are held throughout the season with an emphasis on friendly and enjoyable tennis. Please refer to the schedule of events for all dates.

New Members

The club aims to encourage a competitive standard of tennis but not at the expense of the friendly atmosphere for which it has grown its reputation. New members are welcomed at club evenings. If you would like to join or obtain further information on the club please contact Margaret Plummer.

Parent Members

This membership category is intended to encourage parents who wish to play with their children. It allows parents to play with their children during the week until 5pm or at any other times when the courts are free although full members do take priority. This membership does not allow parents to play together without their children.

Junior Members

Janet Jamieson is the junior coach and she is keen to help our children play tennis to their highest standard. Coaching is being offered at an additional charge of £25 on a Sunday mornings with the registration day on April 19^th to the 19^th July. Additional Junior sessions 5-7pm are held on a Monday commencing 20th April with Paul Mason. For additional fees. New for 2009-Unsupervised Junior free court time is every weekday from 4-6pm

Coaching- Senior Members

Senior Coaching at a fee will be run on Thursday evenings and Saturday Mornings by Paul Mason- Please see Notice boards or the Web site for details

Mini Tennis

Mini tennis is for children of 4 to 8 years and the club provides racquets and balls for these sessions which will be held on Sunday Mornings. Details available from 19^th April

Subscription Fees     

Senior (over 18 but if in full time education junior fee applies)  £125           

Junior (8-12 years)                                                                £ 45

Junior (12-18 years)                                                              £ 55

Junior Coaching (Sunday mornings19^th April – 19^th July)         £ 25

Midweek (courts available until 6pm)                                     £ 60

Parent Member                                                                     £ 25

Mini tennis (under 8)                                                                              £ 30

Subscriptions are strictly due on 1^st April 2009.10% discount is available for a family membership (Must be at least any 2 members of a family)

Visitors

Members are welcome to bring visitors (maximum of 3 times a year) depending upon court availability. A fee of £2 for an adult and £1 for a junior must be paid immediately to a committee member.

100 Club

This gives a large contribution to club funds. For a £2 monthly direct debit or an annual charge of £24 there is a monthly draw for a prize of £25 (£50 twice yearly) Please contact Ruth Schlaepfer should you wish to join.

Club Development

The club has recently installed floodlights on 2 courts to enhance the amount of playing time throughout the year. Fees are £1 per person per hour for doubles and £2 per person per hour for singles.

Match Fees

Bucks Shield                            £3.00

            HW and District                       £2.50

            Winter Veterans                       £2.50

Aylesbury League                    £2.50

Please note that only fully paid up members are eligible to play in matches.

Rules

1)     Proper tennis shoes must be worn to protect the court surface We also request recognised tennis clothing be worn

2)     Please respect the courts and the clubhouse, remember to slacken the nets after use

3)     Please retrieve all balls

4)     Subscriptions must be paid promptly

5)     Please observe court etiquette at all times

Keys

Keys to the clubhouse are available to senior members from Margaret Nash at a cost of £4.

Balls

The club provides free balls for club night play. At other times there are used balls available in the clubhouse or alternatively new balls may be obtained from Chris Collins at a price £5.00 for 4

Wimbledon Tickets

The club is very fortunate to be allocated six pairs of Wimbledon tickets this year. There is a draw for these in May and all members have an equal chance of being able to purchase them. Please note that the tickets must be used by the recipient only and are under no circumstances to be sold or given away. Please see the club notice board for details.

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