The Hornsey Tennis Club

Frequently asked questions about membership and rules

When can I use the courts?

  • Courts are available at all times, unless there is a team match or organised coaching.

Court availability - weekends

To accommodate junior coaching, here is weekend court availability for the summer 2010

Saturday

  • 11.15-12.15 1 court available (sometimes 2)
  • 12.15- until dark 2 courts available (and sometimes 3)

Sunday

  • 0900-1000 3 courts available
  • 1015-1215 - 1 court available (sometimes 2 depending on how many juniors turn up)
  • 1215-1400 - 3 courts available
  • 1400-dark - unless there is men's match - fixtures on the club noticeboard, normally 3 courts, sometimes 2 courts

Court availability - weeknights

All courts should be available unless there is men's match - see fixture list on the club noticeboard.

What coaching is there?

Junior coaching: We run mini-tennis groups at weekends during school terms only. For further information speak to our coach, Toby Freedman 07968 322034.

We also run a joint Academy programme by invitation in conjunction with Highgate Tennis Club. Speak to Toby about this.

Adult coaching: is mainly 1:1, but there are sometimes groups - please talk to Toby about this.

What if I want to play singles but there are not enough courts?

At busy times, when there are members waiting to play, then members should play doubles. They should play a set - up to 12 games - and then come off and let a new four go on. If there's space for a singles game then fine, play singles. If you are a keen singles player then speak to our captain about playing National Clubs League competitive tennis.

If I am a member, can I bring guests to play?

We understand that occasionally you may have friends and family who want to play. Occasional use is fine, but as membership is only £50, please don't abuse this privilege. If the courts are busy, and members are waiting to play, we would expect guests to rotate on and off courts like the members.

Can I play in a team?

If you want to play competitive tennis, then we run teams in different leagues. Please contact Alex Bruce - alexander.bruce@credit-suisse.com 07824 560060.

How do I join?

Complete the application form and write a cheque payable to The Hornsey Club and send to Johnny Marr, 324a West End Lane, West Hampstead, London NW6 1LN. Alternatively complete the form giving credit card or bank details. You can also leave the form at the Club in a sealed envelope addressed to Johnny Marr. You will be sent a membership number by email as an acknowledgement. Tennis members: if you have not received this within 2 weeks, please email thehornseyclub@blueyonder.co.uk. Wherever possible the Club uses email communication with members, so please complete this information on the application form.