Membership Fees 20010/2011

Thistleworth Tennis Club

Frequently Asked Questions about Membership
 
The questions below have been produced to provide potential new members with helpful advice about the cost of joining the club.
 
How much does it cost?
A breakdown of normal and discounted costs are detailed below.

TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP
 
Full Tennis
£250   £200 in first year
Intermediate Tennis
£210   £160 in first year
Veterans (70 and over)
£140   £90 in first year
Student Tennis (16 and over)
£83     £73 in first year  
Junior Tennis (15 and under)
£47     £37 in first year
Social/Bridge
£15

 
During 2010/11 a discount of £50 is available for Senior & Intermediate members in their first year. Therefore, the first year membership fee for a new Intermediate would be £160 (£210 less £50).   There is no joining fee to be a member of the club. A first year discount of £10 is available for Students and Juniors.
 
When does the membership year start and are there any reductions if I start part way through the year?
The membership year starts from 1st March 2010 until the end of February 2011. If you join part way through the year the following pro-rata membership fee is available.
March to May                - 100% of membership fee is payable
June to August              - 75% of membership fee is payable
Sept to November         - 50% of membership fee is payable
Dec to February            - 25% of membership fee is payable
 
However, please note that the first year discount (£50 or £10) is also available throughout the year. See the back of the membership application form for a full breakdown of discounted first year membership costs. 
 
When can I use the courts?
Members can use the courts free of charge at any time. However, there are some court priorities that apply at certain times. For example, on Saturday afternoons Full members have priority over Intermediate members and vice versa on Sunday afternoons. See the Club rules for a full list of court priorities – these are available outside the clubhouse.
Juniors have priority on court 7 at all times accept if 3-courts are being used for group coaching. Courts can only be booked for floodlight use, at all other times members can just turn-up and play.
 
How do I get access to the courts?
All new members will be givens keys to unlock the courts, changing rooms and ball cupboard. Junior members will be given access to the courts and changing rooms.
 
Are there any additional costs after I have joined? 
The only additional cost is for use of the floodlights - £2 for 30 minutes. Tokens are purchased from the bar.
 
Should I join as an Intermediate or Full member?
This depends on your playing standard. Intermediate players are players who are fairly new to the game, whilst Full members will be established players. The Tennis Committee upgrades selected Intermediate players each year.
 
How do I join?
Complete an application form and post it to our Membership Secretary – John Love, 29 Witham Road Isleworth, MIDDX TW7 4AJ. There is no interview or playing-in test.

 

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