Grafton Tennis and Squash Club
70A Thornton Road • London • SW12 0LF
Tel: 020 8673 2891
Greetings Graftonites,
Many thanks to those who organised yesterday's movie madness- we very much look forward to more film nights in the future!
Let's also remember to attend this Thursday's annual members' meeting to find out the latest news regarding the Club. Please slip any questions into the box located at the Club, or email the Committee at info@graftontennisandsquash.com
Here are the other items in this week's newsletter:
- CHRISTMAS PARTY THEME
- TENNIS LEAGUE RESULTS
- TENNIS FLOODLIGHTS
- COURT BOOKING RULES
- DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
***If you want to put an announcement in next Monday’s broadcast, the only way to do so is by sending your broadcast to graftoncomms@gmail.com by Friday 6pm.***
CHRISTMAS PARTY- LET THE GAMES BEGIN (Sat 11 Dec)
The Grafton Christmas Party returns on Saturday 11th December with a games fancy dress theme - traditional or video. Whether you're into Mario Kart or Monopoly, PacMan or Pictionary, start thinking about your outfit or team up with others! You can register now on MyCourts or sign up at the bar (needed if you're signing up for more than one person). £20 in advance or £25 on the night - if there is availability still. Once again there will be live music from Rick's band, two course dinner, games (of course), a raffle and more.
TENNIS LEAGUE RESULTS
Tennis league players - new spreadsheet for online results! We're aware of some editing issues with the last spreadsheet link sent for uploading results.
Please use the new link below.
https://1drv.ms/x/s!Aqe39w_OWTovfzEnMuQJ_3F8XwM
TEAM PRACTICE / SOCIAL TENNIS FLOODLIGHTS
A reminder to anyone attending Team Practice on Mondays / Tuesdays and Social Tennis on Wednesdays to please remember to pay for lights before leaving.
The cost throughout October will be £2
COURT BOOKING RULES - TENNIS AND SQUASH
All members are asked to keep in mind that courts are busy. If you have to cancel a court, please try to do so as early as possible. If it has to be a last-minute cancellation, then please put a message on The Grafton Chronicle or Squash WhatsApp chat, so someone else can make the most of that court. All bookings, including last minute bookings, need to comply with the below rules:
Please state your opponent on your bookings.
If practising on your own please select “Serving Practice" or “Solo Practice as your "opponent". Note these bookings are only permitted during off-peak hours
All bookings with no opponents selected within 72 Hrs (Tennis) or 48 Hrs (squash) in advance of play will be cancelled
Please bear in mind the below hours:
WEEKDAYS:
08:00-16:00 Off Peak Tennis
16:00-22:00 Peak Tennis
08:00-17:15 Off Peak Squash
17:15 -21:00 Peak Squash
WEEKENDS:
08:00-16:00 Peak Tennis
16:00-22:00 Off Peak Tennis
All-day off peak squash
PEAK AND OFF- PEAK TENNIS ACTIVITIES
The below is particularly pertinent to off-peak Tennis members, so please note:
SOCIAL TENNIS
Wednesday : Only Peak Tennis members may attend
Sunday: Peak and Off Peak Tennis members may attend
TENNIS TEAM PRACTICES
Monday / Tuesday / Friday / Weekends : Only Peak Tennis members may attend
Leagues and Tournaments: Only Peak Tennis members may participate
If you believe your tennis booking warrants an exception, then please contact graftoncomms@gmail.com in plenty of time to further discuss. Questions? Please email graftoncomms@gmail.com well in advance of your court booking to avoid disappointment.
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