Rules and Policies of County Tipperary Lawn Tennis Club

The aim of Tipperary Lawn Tennis Club is to foster the tennis community and promote the joy of the game for players of all ages and skill levels. We offer 3 exceptional clay court facilities, maintained to offer the perfect playing conditions. We provide a welcoming environment where sportsmanship, health, and personal growth is encouraged. We want to inspire the passion for the game and uphold the tradition and integrity of the sport within our club.

Court Etiquette

1. Respect opponents (and umpires, referee and officials in tournaments)
2. Call balls fairly, if in doubt the ball was in. On clay courts the ball usually leaves a mark. Be prepared if asked to point to the exact bounce mark. If unhappy with a call on clay, ask politely to see the mark.
3. Avoid interrupting play on an adjoining court if possible.
4. Be silent during play.
5. Wait for your opponent to get into place before you serve. Avoid unnecessary delay when receiving serve.
6. Apologise for net ball shots.
7. Be respectful when celebrating. Be modest if you win the point.
8. Be calm if you lose a point.
9. Hand over balls to your opponent politely.
10. If there is interference from an adjoining court, stop play immediately and replay the point.
11. To avoid disharmony, one player, usually the server, should call out the score clearly. Any mistakes can be corrected at that point.
12. Avoid foot faulting, keep your feet behind the baseline when serving.
13. Spectators- applaud only good shots not mistakes. Do not help in line calls. When someone is unsure of their call it is never appropriate to call out or assist.
14. Shake hands after the match. Tomorrow is another day.

Care of the Clay Courts

1. Wear proper tennis shoes. Jogging shoes are not permitted.
2. Bag the court after play.
3. In very dry weather and if you know how to do it, water the court.
4. Do not play on a flooded court.

Court Booking & Lights

1. Courts can be booked in advance using our online system. (Smart Club)
2. Lights are €3 per hour and can be paid online when booking. This is operated on an honesty basis so please adhere to the same.
3. Visiting guests of members must pay a green fee of €5
4. Players must identify and play the court they booked.
5. Players make sure all lights are turned off when leaving the club.

Coaching

Club coaching is arranged from time to time throughout the season and is generally open to members and non-members.

1. All club coaching sessions must be agreed by the committee.
2. Designated coaches need to provide the club secretary with all necessary criteria and be registered with Tennis Ireland.
3. The committee reserves the right to terminate an agreed coaching session if required.
4. A coach bio may be required from time to time and this is at the discretion of the committee.

Tea Nights

1. Club tea nights are run on Wednesday and Saturday evenings from the beginning of June to October. These are very sociable nights for all levels and a chance for new members to get to know others.
2. They are open to all members over the age of 16. On members’ own tea night they can bring their own children. (Please see the clubs child protection guidelines)
3. They start at 7pm.
4. Members are expected to host a tea either on their own or with other members. New members are not obliged to host tea in their first year. Tea’s usually consists of a pan of sandwiches and two cakes. Juniors can be available to help on request.
5. Members sign a book and contribute €3. Members can bring guests to their own tea nights, guests are not expected to pay.

Guests

County Tipperary lawn tennis club welcome members guests. The following are the guidelines for inviting guests to the club.

1. Members may invite non-members to play in the club as a guest.
2. Guests must be accompanied by a member
3. Guest green fees are €5 per player
4. Before playing guests should be signed into the Visitors Book by the member inviting them.
5. Guests’ fees should be paid using the envelopes and letterbox provided. Please write member and guest name on the envelope.

Junior Members

County Tipperary Lawn Tennis Club has adopted the Tennis Ireland Child Protection Guidelines, as its policy in relation to child protection. Please read the club’s complete child protection policy.

1. Junior members must be supervised by an adult at all times. It is the responsibility of parents or guardians to ensure that juniors are not left unattended on the courts or in any area of the clubhouse.
2. Senior members who open the club for junior members are responsible for providing supervision while these juniors are using the club facilities.
3. Senior members need to book courts for junior members on the clubs booking system.

Please note:

• The onus will always be on the parents/Guardians to accept responsibility for their children while they are on the club property.
• Theclub does not accept responsibility for juniors unsupervised at any time.
• As a health and safety issue it is important that the rules are strictly adhered to

Use of the Clubhouse & Bar Area

The committee of County Tipperary Lawn Tennis Club is responsible for the management and upkeep of the club.

1. If the pavilion/bar areas are booked for other events It is the responsibility of the organising person to leave the club in a clean and proper state.
2. Use of the pavilion/bar for other activities, must be notified in advance to a committee member.
3. The bar must be operated by a person nominated by the committee and carries responsibility for closing times, lock up, etc.(Closing time is in line with bar licensing laws).

General Housekeeping

It is your club so care for it. Please make sure the premises is fully secured and locked up when leaving. Please make sure all lights are turned off before locking the gate.

Breach Of Rules

Any breach of rules is the responsibility of the club committee to address and solve. The club is run by its members on a voluntary basis. The committee always welcomes constructive suggestions and feedback.

The club rules are framed in the spirit of promoting an ethos of respect and high standards from all members who use the club

This is your club, and you have the responsibility to contribute to its long term success.

Tennis is excellent for maintaining cardiovascular and respiratory health. It calls on all the major muscle groups and is excellent for developing better balance, endurance and coordination. Sport is important for good mental health, social interaction, making friends and having fun.

GDPR Policy Statement

Our GDPR policy statement can be found on the club’s website www.tltc.ie You are required to familiarise yourself with the contents. If you have any query please contact any member of the committee.