2005-1

TENNIS SECTION BY-LAWS

1. The Tennis Section shall appoint a Committee comprising a Chairman, a Secretary, a Treasurer, a Ground’s Representative, a Junior Officer and such other members as they deem necessary for the efficient running of the Section.

2. The Tennis Committee shall be responsible for the efficient running of all Tennis Section activities.

3. The Tennis Committee shall ensure via the Ground’s Representative that the quality of the tennis courts is preserved and make all reasonable efforts, in liaison with the Club Grounds staff to improve their quality.

4. The Tennis Committee shall prepare an annual budget to ensure that the Tennis Section income from subscriptions tournament fees, matches etc. for the year ahead shall meet all expected Tennis Section expenditures. The contribution of Tennis Section funds to Club costs shall be determined by the Club Executive Committee in negotiations with Tennis Section representatives.

5. Tennis CLUB DAYS and COURT ALLOCATIONS:

a. Refer to the current issue of ‘Tennis Court Priorities’ as amended by the Tennis Committee from time to time.

On CLUB DAYS:

b. Games last for one short set.

c. Each player must provide 4 balls of acceptable standard.

d. A court may not be retained by the same group of players (either single or doubles) for more than one short set if others are waiting to play, except for tournament and club matches.

6. All players shall wear appropriate sports clothing. Tennis shoes with coarse soles are not permitted on grass courts.

7. Each new member will be given an LTA Club Rating.

8. The Tennis Committee shall ensure that Tennis Section activities do not contravene the Club Rules.

9. All children under 13 years need a Parent to join the Club.

19/01/2005