Crowthorne Tennis Club
Playing Times
A typical club timetable is shown below. However, it is advisable to check on the Club Calendar (pdf) for current details. Please see the 'Club Sessions' If you are unsure as to which sessions will suit your current skill level.
Club Sessions
Club Sessions are those times when there will normally be a committee
member or senior club member present to organise the players into sets.
Members can just turn up during these times and can mix in and get a
game without having to make prior arrangements. It is at these regular,
organised sessions that the majority of members play their tennis. Note
that Off-peak Senior Members are charged £1 to play on weekdays
after 6pm.
Outside the times shown below, any member can use the courts unless already occupied. Juniors have priority on weekdays from 4:00 - 6:00.
Can I book a court at other times?
Outside of organised tennis session and match times (see Club Calendar), the courts are are available on a first-come-first served basis. However, there is now an online court booking system, which was originally instigated so that members could book their annual Club Tournament matches. The booking system can be used outside of April - July to book courts for internal matches such as the singles ladder etc.
What is the standard of a Club Session?
Since the club started accepting beginners and less competent adult
players as full members in 2001, membership has risen annually. As a
consequence, the range of abilities has widened considerably. In order
to cater for the increase in members wishing to play in Club Sessions,
there are now six adult club sessions each week plus the Thursday match
practice session (see below). It is important, for the club to run smoothly
and that members understand the need to try to attend the right sessions,
both to spread out the attendance across the sessions and to ensure
that all of those attending have a rewarding experience.
Please see 'Club Sessions' for a more detailed explanation of the standard of the various club sessions.
Floodlights
Floodlit club sessions (Monday - Friday) are free for Full Senior Members but Off-peak Senior Members are charged a fixed rate of £1 plus the £1 for playing after 6pm. At other times the lights may be switched on using tokens, which are free to Full Senior Members and cost £2 for 35 minutes for Off-peak Senior Members. Tokens are available from Paul or Moira. NOTE: We are currently trying to find a more convenient way for members to use the floodlights.
| Day/Time | Morning (before 1pm | Afternoon (1pm - 6pm) | Evening (after 6pm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | From 10:00 Winter Men's or Mixed, NCL or Junior Match (2 or 4 courts) | From 13:30 Junior Summer matches | |
| Half-day Tournaments | |||
| Occasional Open Day | |||
| From 14:00 Ladies Summer Vets Match (2 courts) | |||
| Monday | 5:30 - 6:30 Junior (11-18) Coaching | 6:30 - 7:30 Adult Beginners Coaching | |
| From 7:30 Adult Club Night (Beginners & Improvers) | |||
| Tuesday | 2:00 - 4:00 Club Session | From 6:30 Adult Club Night (Intermediate & Advanced) | |
| Wednesday | From 6:15 Men's Summer Vets Match (2 courts) |
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| From 6:30 Adult Club Night (Improvers) | |||
| Thursday | 2:00 - 4:00 Club Session | From 6:30 Adult Match Practice Night. | |
| Friday | 5:30 - 6:30 Junior Club Night (Summer only) | ||
| From 6:30 Adult Club Night (All) | |||
| Saturday | 9:00 - 10:00 Mini Tennis Coaching (7 and under) | From 12:30 Ladies Winter Match (2 courts) | |
| 10:00 - 11:00 Junior Coaching (8 - 11) | From 1:30 Adult Summer Matches (2 or 4 courts) | ||
| 11:00 - 12:00 Junior Coaching (11 -18) | From 1:30 Junior Summer matches | ||
Where matches are indicated, refer to the Club Calendar (top-right) to see if it is a home match and, if so, when it starts and how many courts are taken up. The club tries to ensure that courts are available for general play but sometimes it's not possible?
Note: Adult AEGON matches require all 4 courts for the first 1½ - 2 hours, thereafter 2 courts. Junior matches require 2 courts for the first 1½ hours, thereafter 1 court. Other matches require 2 courts for the duration of the match (2½ - 3 hours).
Membership
- How do I join?
- Is there a minimum standard?
- Can I get coaching?
- Can I play before I join?
- What are the playing times?
- Subscription costs?
Wednesday club session
- Is there a minimum standard at Crowthorne Tennis Club?
- Can I get coaching at Crowthorne Tennis Club?
- Can I play at Crowthorne Tennis Club before I join?
- What are the Crowthorne Tennis Club playing times?
- Crowthorne Tennis Club subscription costs?
- How do I join Crowthorne Tennis Club?
- Is there match tennis available?
- Are there social tournament?
- Crowthorne Tennis Club match reports