CLUB RULES

1. Non-marking tennis shoes, current CTC shoe tags and tennis attire must be worn on the courts.
2. SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED ON CLUB PROPERTY
3. Profane language is prohibited. Members are expected to show courtesy and respect and display good tennis etiquette to all players, members and the public at all times.
4. It is the responsibility of all members to keep the clubhouse, grounds and courts clean and tidy and to show respect for property.
5. A maximum of three [3] balls are allowed per court with the exception of an organized clinic or lesson given by the Club Pro.
6. A player who has dried the court following a rain is entitled to play up to and including the next 45 minute play period.CLEAN COURTS OF DEBRIS PRIOR TO PLAY.
7. COURTS ARE TO BE USED ONLY WHEN COMPLETELY DRY.
8. Team play and authorized tournaments, lessons and matches shall take priority over casual play.
9. Small children and pets shall be supervised and not be allowed to disturb other members.
10. Guests:

Adults:  Each adult club member may bring one guest per month. A non-member may play once in any month. All guest’s names must be entered into the Guest Book in the clubhouse. No guests may play on Saturday, Sundays or holidays before 12 noon.

Juniors:  Juniors may bring one guest per month during Junior time.

10. Court Bookings:

Any and all court bookings must be done on the chalkboard outside the Clubhouse. The person booking the court must be a member of Central Tennis Club. Once a member has signed up to play, one member of the party must remain on the property or their names may be erased. Names must be removed after play. The clubhouse clock determines all times of bookings. Court time may be claimed only when properly booked.

[a] The names on the board must always correspond exactly to the playing arrangements on the courts, by time, by player and by court.

[b] A court may not be booked by a member already playing.

[c] Courts may not be booked earlier than 45 minutes or one period ahead. However, if all courts have been booked, the next available court may be booked.

[d] Telephone bookings are not allowed.

[e] If players do not claim court time for which they were booked within five [5] minutes of the start time, other players may claim the court by erasing the existing names and substituting their own. Members who have booked the next available slot may relinquish their booked time instead and be given priority.

[f] If there is an empty unbooked court with 15 minutes or less remaining in this period, any member may occupy this court without booking or having it affect their status.

[g] Junior members may play in adult prime time with an adult member provided the court has been booked by the same adult.

11. Prime Time

Adults:  Monday – Friday                              7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

              Saturday, Sunday, Holidays              8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Juniors:  Monday – Friday                              4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

During non-prime hours and exclusive of scheduled events, all members [adult and juniors] have equal tagging privileges.

12. Public Time

Public time is Saturdays from 7:00 – 11:00 pm. During this time non-members may sign up to play without payment of guest fees. Non-members must abide by these club rules, which will be posted near the sign-up board.

13. Pro Instruction – Priority Hours

All Season:     Monday – Friday                      6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

                      Saturday, Sunday                     1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

The Club Pro may book courts in advance or by telephone for clinics or lessons during priority hours.

14. Inactive Membership

A member unable to play during an upcoming season due to health reasons, pregnancy or a move out of town, may request ‘Inactive Membership’ by notifying the club in writing before membership renewal. Inactive members will receive all club mailings, may attend all social functions, but have no court privileges. A small annual fee will be charged. An Inactive Member may convert to active membership at the next membership renewal.