Dear Member,

The view across The Tanyard is just fantastic. The arrival of Groombridge Tennis Club has turned a sports field into a sports ground and the long term ambitions of The Groombridge Sports Association are at last coming good. - but our work on The Tanyard is far from done.
We must complete the car park, lay paths to the court entrances, complete the perimeter fences and install a temporary club house.
Longer term, we plan to  construct a permanent pavilion with showers, changing facilities and toilets with  a recreational area  allowing for food and drink preparation. 
Based on current membership fees and known running costs, it is unlikely we can complete this work  for several years, so we ask for your patience, understanding and  support.
The founding committee has given way to a steering committee who will oversee the running of the club over the coming months. Early next year we will invite all members to offer their time and services in the day to day running of the club.
We will be looking for individuals who are prepared to work in all areas of the clubs activities. These iclude: Ladies and Men's Team Captains; Planning, Finance, Ground Management, Social, and Junior sub-committees.
As you know, we are affiliated to The Lawn Tennis Association, from whom we have borrowed most of the money to build the courts on The Tanyard.
We are committed to a youth development programme, and have appointed Tony Doolan, a qualified LTA, coach to oversee this activity.
Tony and his team will offer coaching  to anyone who wishes it, at very reasonable charges, and details are available from him on 07899755102
We are a friendly family club where everyone is welcome. Membership  is open to all, regardless of age or playing ability.

Tell your friends about us and encourage them to join. Sue Harrison is our membership secretary and can be contacted on [01892] 864509 or sue.harrison@groombridge.com if you require  further information.

Please observe these simple rules so that all  members can enjoy using our facilities.

*  Access to courts is available only to fully paid up  members. (But see below if bringing a friend). *  Wear your membership tag at all times and be prepared to show it when challenged.
*  Only wear tennis shoes on court. Other types of shoe will mark or damage the playing surface.
*  Dress suitably for the game.
*  When all courts are in use and other members arrive,  those who have been playing longest should give way when their set is completed or within a time period to be agreed between the two parties.
*  Be respectful to other court users.
*  Minors must not be left unsupervised on the courts.
*  Playing surfaces  become slippery when wet or if affected by frost. Exercise great care in these conditions. It may be necessary to close the courts  in high temperatures to minimise damage to the playing surface.
*  Access to the courts may be restricted on tournament and competition days-or whilst coaching is taking place.
*  Reduce the tension of the net when your game is over unless others are waiting to move on to the court.
*  Do not attempt to climb fences or reach beneath them to recover balls from outside. Take great care near the river bank when retrieving balls.
*  If you are last to leave please lock both gates. The courts must be vacated before dusk.
*  Kindly refrain from using bad language on or in the vicinity of the courts.
*  Take empty bottles and rubbish away with you.
*  Refrain from smoking on the courts.
*  Report acts of bad behaviour or vandalism to a committee member as soon as possible.
*  Arrive and depart  quietly - be considerate to our neighbours.
*  If you bring a guest along to play  we ask you to make  a contribution of £3.00 per session to club funds.  We are depending on your honesty.
*  The courts are  for playing tennis only. The use of skate boards, roller blades and the playing of  other games is strictly forbidden - they will damage the courts.
*  Please do not bring pets on to club grounds.
*  The club reserves the right to refuse entry  to anyone who does not adhere to these rules.
*  In the interests of safety, do not park on the road.
*  Take care of your children at all times. Please remember that the club is not a secure area, and that the river can run deep and the banks are steep.

These rules are provisional - any comments or suggestions gratefully received.

Groombridge Tennis Club
The Tanyard
Corseley Road
Groombridge

tennis@groombridge.com

Your committee includes the following
people, all of whom will be happy to discuss any problems you may have, or ideas you want to put forward.

Robert Katzaros, Chairman (863839)
Andrew Todd, Secretary (653807)
toddlers@groombridge.com
assisted by Ingrid Katzaros (863839)
Sue Harrison, Membership (864509), sue.harrison@groombridge.com
David Rose, Treasurer ( 864207),
Ray Donelan, Publicity (864791), ray.donelan@btinternet.com
Richard Phillips (861528)
Clive Button (864355)
Michael Stevens(852739)

Early September: One Day Junior Tournament
Mid September: Official Opening Day/Fun Day, with an evening celebration.
End  September: Mixed Doubles Tournament

9th December: GTC Village Quiz