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TENNIS MEMBER INFORMATION

Welcome to Stoke Park and thank you for joining as a tennis member. We very much hope you will enjoy all the tennis opportunities that Stoke Park has to offer and will make the most of everything we have to offer at the Club.

In this handbook you will find important information regarding your membership, from court booking procedures to useful contact details, to the Adult and Junior Tennis Programmes as well as the club roll up schedules.

We are pleased to welcome Babolat as our official tennis supplier.

For all Tennis related enquiries, please do contact our Tennis Secretary, Amy Turner, on 01753 717173 or by email aturner@stokepark.com. For all Coaching enquiries, please do contact me on 01753 717173 or by email mcodling@stokepark.com.

We look forward to seeing you around the Club,

Marc Codling Head Coach

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COURT BOOKINGS All courts must be booked through Spa Reception or Reservations. This can be done up to two weeks in advance for a maximum of one and a half hours per Member on weekdays and one hour per Member at weekends.On arrival at the Club, all Members are asked to check in at the Spa Reception to register their attendance and confirm the court that they will be playing on. All guests must be signed in and obtain a receipt which should be carried at all times. A fee of £15 is chargeable for guests who are playing tennis only or £35 if other facilities are being used.

FLOOD LIGHTSThese are operated on a token basis lasting 1 hour per token. The tokens are obtained at the Spa Reception. The token machines for the outdoor courts are situated in the hallway leading to Clay Court no.1. For the Indoor Courts, the token machines can be found behind the curtain by Indoor Court no.1.

CANCELLATION POLICY We would ask all Members to please be vigilant in cancelling any courts that have been booked but are no longer needed. As per our Club Rules, all courts should be cancelled at least 24 hours before they are due to be played in order to be offered to someone else. If you have booked a court, but have not turned up 15 minutes after your booking time, the court can be rebooked by someone else.

COACHING Tennis lessons are available on an individual or group basis for Tennis and Health Members only. Please book lessons via reception. The payment for your lesson will be taken off your levy unless you wish to pay by cash or card at the Spa Reception.

TENNIS INFORMATION

Payment must be made prior to the lesson. Please be aware coaching sessions are bookable 2 weeks in advance, but block bookings are available. We operate a 24 hour cancellation policy. If your lesson is cancelled inside 24 hours you will still be charged the full amount. All coaching sessions are undertaken by qualified coaches appointed by the Club.

LESSON PRICINGIndividual Tennis Lessons (Members Only) Group Tennis Lessons (55 minutes) Individual - 55 minutes £50 Double Lesson (2 pupils) from £27pp

Individual - 25 minutes £27 Triple Lesson (3 pupils) from £19pp

Group Tennis CoachingLadies 1st/2nd Team Practice - £5 per session Ladies 3rd /4th Team Practice - £5 per sessionLadies Improver Coaching - £30 for 6 weeks

TENNIS INFORMATION

FLOODLIT ARTIFICIAL CLAY COURTS We have four floodlit artificial clay courts that are available all year round and provide a slightly slower surface that allows you to concentrate on technique and are floodlit for use after dark. Floodlights are free to use. As a courtsey to the next people using the courts and to maintain the longevity and quality of the playing surface, please can you sweep the courts after use of the drag mats provided.

INDOOR COURTS We provide three indoor carpet courts. To protect the surface and reduce the risk of injury only recognised indoor tennis shoes may be used on this surface.

GRASS COURTS Our six grass courts provide a fantastic opportunity to play on traditionally the fastest surface. They are normally available to play on from May to September (weather permitting) and are open from 11.00am until sunset each day. Only recognised tennis clothing and shoes may be worn on the grass courts. Please note that the grass courts will have restricted access for a week in June for The Boodles tournament.

TENNIS RACQUET RE-STRINGING AND RE-GRIP SERVICES Did you know that you should change your strings as many times per year as the number of times you play per week? Prices start from £15 for re-stringing and from £5 for re-gripping. Please call 01753 717173 for details or ask at Spa Reception or talk to one of our Pros with your requirements.

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS The Club Championship is played between March and July with the final taking place on at the beginning of July. Full rules and entry details are available on request.

CODE OF PRACTISE Code of conduct for players in representative teams:• All players should wear predominantly white with white tops being compulsory.• All Stoke Park players should arrive for a match a minimum of 10 mins prior to

the start time, please allow extra time for travel to away matches.• Players should remember at all times that they are representing Stoke Park,

although we want positive/strong/winning play, Stoke Park will not tolerate aggressive behaviour on or off the court at any time.

• With line calls, try to be courteous with the opposition. Respect whose line call it is and replay the point if necessary.

• Team players should always try and stay for team teas after the match out of courtesy to the opposition.

PlaySight is available on Court 3 of our indoor courts.• Watch yourself play back on video• Analyze your game on 3D graphical display• Challenge your opponent with automatic line calling• Get your serve speed and mileage• Get Pro level stats after every match and training• Track, share and compare your activities online at playsight.com the social network

for athletes• Turn training and matches into a more exciting and challenging experience• Simple and easy to use with no preparation or special equipment required

• Please make sure play has finished before you enter the courts. Always walk behind the court netting.

• Members are requested to wear recognised tennis clothing when playing tennis.

• Recognised tennis footwear must be worn on all of the tennis courts (not cross-training or running shoes).

• Non-marking soled tennis shoes must be worn in the indoor courts.

• All Tennis and Health Members must register their guests’ on arrival at the Spa Reception for gym, pool, classes and tennis use with their Membership card and pay for their guests to enter.

• Members will be suspended for a minimum of two weeks for not registering and/or paying for guests.

• The grass court nets will not be raised until the courts are playable.

• All courts must be booked, in person or by telephone, and this can be done up to two weeks in advance: for a maximum of one and a half hours during the week and for one hour at the weekends.

• Tennis and Health Members must be present with their guests at all times of play.

• Please keep mobile phones on silent mode.

• In the first event of a Member not showing for a booked tennis court, a warning letter will be sent. If that person fails to cancel or use a court a second time, a £20 fine will be charged to the levy. Further court bookings will not be possible until this fine has been paid. In the event of any further courts not being cancelled, the Member will be excluded from booking for a period of one month.

• If you have booked a court, but have not turned up 15 minutes after your booking time, the court can be rebooked by someone else.

• If a Member cancels a lesson more than 24 hours in advance there will be no charge incurred, otherwise the full fee will still be debited from the Member’s levy account. This charge also applies to no shows.

• Only Tennis and Health Members can make a reservation for a tennis court.

• The Club reserves the right to withdraw the tennis facility, or aspects of the facility, at any time if it is believed that maintenance is required and/or the hosting of external events is taking place in the facility i.e. The Boodles in June. The Club shall not refund or compensate for such closures.

TENNIS ETIQUETTE

TENNIS COACHES

Shaun Wilson Tennis CoachProfile - Shaun has over 8 years coaching experience and is able to work with Adult and Junior players of all levels

Coaching Qualifications • LTA Licenced Coach

• BTCA Registered Coach

• RPT Mark of a pro Award

Playing Ability • Represented Zimbabwe until U19 level.

• Competed in international tournaments

Available for Coaching Monday - Saturday (6 days a week)

Robert Stone Tennis CoachProfile - Robert has over 30 years playing and full time coaching experience. Having held Head Coaching roles at a number of indoor tennis centres and schools working with adult and junior players of levels.

Coaching Qualifications • LTA Licenced 4 Coach

• B.T.C.A. Registered Coach

• B.A. & P.G.C.E. / Physical Education

Playing Ability • Represented university teams and various clubs at 1st Team level

Available for Coaching Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday

Marc Codling Head CoachProfile - Marc has over 25 years coaching experience. He has had many successes running and developing coaching programmes and coaching teams. He is also a Coach Education Tutor training up the next generation of tennis coaches in the UK. Marc has been Captain to the Surrey Boys Under 12 team and has spoken at International Conferences.

Coaching Qualifications • LTA Level 5 Coach• LTA Accredited + licensed Coach• B.A. Physical EducationPlaying Ability • Represented Dorset Under 12’s to Under 18’s• Regional level junior• Represented Leeds UniversityAvailable for Coaching Monday - Friday

TENNIS COACHES

ALEX MORRIS Tennis CoachProfile - Alex trained and competed to a very high junior level starting at age 3 in his home town Wimbledon. He trained at The Jacques International Tennis Academy - for much of the time under the personal tutelage of internationally renowned coach, Warren Jacques. A member of the LTA National Training Squad, Alex represented Surrey and the South East Region from aged 9 and first represented Surrey at Junior County Week when fifteen. He played satellites in Egypt a year later. Alex’s promising playing career was prematurely ended through injury. Coaching Qualifications • LTA Licensed Senior Club Coach (Level 4) Playing Ability

• The Wimbledon Club Men’s Singles and Doubles champion.

• Men’s Aegon Division 1 team member (The Wimbledon Club)

• Played Senior Satellite tournaments in Egypt aged 16.

• Played Junior (U18) County Week for Surrey from age 15.

• Winner of various Adidas junior events.

• Surrey 10U Champion (just turned 9).

• South East Region 9U Champion.

Available for Coaching Tuesday - Sunday

ALEX HARVEY Weekend Tennis CoachProfile - Alex is originally from Gloucestershire, who he represented at junior county level. He gained a sports scholarship to Seaford College and went on to join the South West Tennis Academy in Taunton.

Coaching Qualifications • LTA Level 4 Performance Coach, PTR Professional, RPT Director Playing Ability

• Junior County level representing Gloucestershire

• Playing member of the South West Tennis Academy for 2 years based in Taunton

• Extensive tournament play around the world

Available for Coaching Saturday and Sundays

TENNIS COMMITTEE (AS OF OCTOBER 2018) The Tennis Committee comprises of Chester King, Marc Codling, Amy Turner, Tony Maycock, Judy Cordingly Claudia Sylvester, Charlie Hawker, Jenny Ingram, Lorette Du Toit, Louise Soper, Michelle Gaskin, Shiel Kumar, Tim Morrison, and Toni Tucker. They meet four times a year - January, May, September and November. If someone resigns from the Committee, the Club will invite other Members to apply. The management of the Club will then select the new Member. If you have any items you wish to raise at any Committee meeting, please email Amy Turner on aturner@stokepark.com or inform a Member of the Committee.

POINTS OF CONTACT Coaching: Marc Codling - mcodling@stokepark.com

Tennis Secretary/ Welfare Officer: Amy Turner - aturner@stokepark.com

Ladies Captain: Judy Cordingley

Men’s Captain: Tony Maycock

OTHER MATCHES Throughout the year there are a number of other matches, not listed in this guide. They include midweek ladies charity leagues and social matches against other local clubs. Please email aturner@stokepark.com to register your interest in playing.

TENNIS COMMITTEE /POINTS OF CONTACT

WEEKLY ADULT TENNIS PROGRAMME

Day Time Session Price Pro Details

Monday 11.30-13.00 Ladies 3rd/4th Team Practice £5 per session Marc

Monday 19.00-21.00 Mens Roll-up Free Shaun

Tuesday 09.30-11.00 Ladies Improvers Coaching

£30 for 6 weeks Marc

Tuesday 19.30-21.00 Mens 1st Team Practice Free N/A

Tuesday 19.30-21.00 Mens 2nd Team Practice Free N/A

Wednesday 09.30-11.00 Ladies 1st/2nd Team Practice £5 per session Marc

Wednesday 19.00-21.00 Mixed Roll-up Free Alex

Thursday 19.00-21.00 Mens Roll-up Free Marc

Friday 10.00-12.00 Ladies Roll-up Free Shaun

Sunday 11.00-13.00 Club Morning Free Rob

A coaching session for the ladies 3rd & 4th team players. Each week will have a different tactical and technical focus around doubles play and will combine a mixture of drills & point play to develop & improve your skills. By invite onlyFor male players only – this session focuses on playing singles & doubles (if numbers permit.) Run by one of the Pros – this is an ideal session to meet new people & practice & improve your game. All standards welcome.

A 6 week block of lessons where the focus will be on a different aspect of doubles each week. For ladies who are aspiring to be in the 4th team.

This is open to the members of the Mens 1st team only and is run without a Pro. 1st team only - by invitation.

This is open to members of the Mens 2nd team only and is run without a Pro. 2nd team only - by invitation.A coaching session for the ladies 1st & 2nd team players. Each week will have a different tactical and technical focus around doubles play and will combine a mixture of drills and point play to develop and improve your skills. By invite only - intermediate and above. Open to men and ladies. A social session run by one of the Pros in a fun environment. Come down and meet new people and put your skills into practice.

For male players only - this session focuses on playing singles and doubles (if numbers permit). Run by one of the pros - this is an ideal session to meet new people and practice and improve your game. Intermediate and above.

Open to ladies only. Run by one of the pros - practice your match playing skills either with existing partners or new players. All standards welcome.

An ideal opportunity to blow the cobwebs away from a Saturday night in a relaxed atmosphere. Play with friends or new members and hone those skills on the match court! All standards welcome.

ADULT TENNIS PLAYER PATHWAY

Tuesday Ladies Improvers Coaching 09.30-11.00 £30 for 6 wks

Monday Mens Roll-up 19.00-21.00

Wednesday Mixed Roll-up 19.00-21.00

Friday Ladies Roll-up 10.00-12.00

Sunday Club Morning 11.00-13.00

Monday Ladies 3rd/4th Team Training 11.00-13.00 | £5 per session

Tuesday Mens 1st/2nd Team practice 19.30-21.00

Wednesday Ladies 1st/2nd Team Training 9.30-11.00 | £5 per session

Thursday Mens Roll-up 19.00 - 21.00

FOR ALL STANDARDS BY INVITATION ONLY

INTERMEDIATE & ABOVE

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

Get on court with Head Coach, Marc Codling, who will assess your game and give you an overall picture as to which session would be the best for you to get the

maximum benefit from our weekly adult tennis programme.

There is an expectation that players have reached a minimum standard for roll-ups; can rally. serve, volley and have a basic understanding about doubles positioning and doubles tactics.

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Ladies 3rd /4th Team Practice 11:30- 13:00 | £5 per session By invitation only - run by Marc Booking necessary

Ladies Improvers Coaching 09:30- 11:00 | £30 for 6 weeks By invitation only - run by Marc

Ladies 1st/2nd Team Practice Intermediate and above £5 per session run by Marc Booking necessary

Ladies Roll Up All levels. 10:00 -12:00 No charge. Booking not necessary Run by Shaun. Last Friday of most months – Jack Groves Cup. £5 Booking necessary

Mixed Roll Up with Rob 11:00-13:00. No charge Booking not necessary

Men’s Night - General Roll Up 19:00 - 21:00 All can attend. No charge. Run by Shaun

Men’s 1st/2nd Team Practice Advanced level By invitation only No coach

Mixed Night 19:00 - 21:00 Booking not necessary. Free All can attend. Run by Alex

Men’s Roll Up Intermediate and above 19:00 - 21:00 Booking not necessary No charge. Run by Marc

Junior Roll Up All levels 5½yrs to 12 yrs. 18:00 - 19:30 No charge Booking not necessary. Run by Shaun and Marc

TENNIS INFO - ROLL UPs

UNDER 18’s MEMBERSHIP

MINI MEMBERS (3 MONTHS - 5 YEARS)*

Children aged 3 months - 5 years can either be a Mini Pool Member (pool use only) or a Mini Pool and Tennis Member at an additional fee, which includes pool access and use of the tennis courts.

CHILD MEMBERS (6-11 YEARS)*

Children aged 6 - 11 have access to both the pool and tennis facilities and can attend junior roll ups.

Child Members also have the option to become Golf & Tennis Members at an additional fee.

*Mini & Child Members must be linked to a parent who is a Health or Tennis & Health Member and be accompanied in the club at all times. If a parent isn’t a Tennis Member and wishes to play with their child on the courts, a guest fee of £15 is payable.

Courts can be booked by Tennis Members at no extra charge and private lessons may be booked with one of our Tennis Professionals at an additional fee.

JUNIOR MEMBERS (12-15 YEARS)**

Children aged 12 - 15 have access to both the pool and tennis facilities and can attend junior roll ups. However they may play on the courts un-accompanied as long as they abide by the club rules and behave in a respectful manner.

JUNIOR MEMBERS (16-17 YEARS)**

From the age of 16 Junior Members have the option between Health Membership, including use of the swimming pool and gym or Tennis & Health Membership at an additional fee.**All Junior Members must be linked to a Health or Tennis & Health Member.**Junior Members also have the option to become Golf & Tennis Members at an additional fee. Please note that at each age category different membership fees apply. For Membership Enquiries please contact our Membership Team on 01753 717179 or email membership@stokepark.com

LADIES SQUAD AND TEAM SELECTION

THIS DOCUMENT CONFIRMS THE NEW PROCEDURE (OCT 2018) FOR TEAM CAPTAINS AND TEAM PLAYERS. The tennis season is split into two a year; a winter and a summer season. Each one runs different leagues and competitions which require a different number of teams. The Captains are likely to be different for both seasons.

SQUAD SELECTION• Two months before the start of each season the Team Captains will sit down and

compile all squad lists. Once they have been agreed they will not be changed until that season is over and a new set of squads is agreed. It may be the case that some players will be promoted to a higher team or relegated to a lower team. This process will take place following discussions with the Team Captains and the Coaching Team. The Head Coach will have the final say. For new players or players who are returning from injury they will be required to have an assessment with the Head Coach to ascertain which team would be most appropriate for them. This assessment is free of charge.

• If there is an issue with the above, the Head Coach’s decision is final but will consult with the Coaching Team to get a balanced view.

• In order for each lady to remain in the squad it is expected that each lady attends at least 2 team practices per term and makes themselves available to at least 2 matches.

TEAM SELECTION FOR MATCHES• The teams may have different philosophies on the reasons for having the teams. It

is assumed that the stronger the team the more the emphasis is on trying to field the strongest team possible for each match to win.

• The weaker and therefore the more social the team is then the emphasis becomes more about giving everyone a game.

• At the beginning of the season a spreadsheet will be circulated to the team squad and players indicate their availability for each match. The Captain then selects the team for each match based on this.

• To provide transparency the Captains will distribute team selection to all players and those not playing but who are available will be reserves.

• Strength of players is always subjective and will be influenced by partners as well.

• If short of players for a match the Captains will try to follow the following protocol: 1.Select a reserve. 2.If these are exhausted then consult the Captain of the team below. 3.If it is an emergency on the day then point 2 may not be possible and a player who is not a regular squad member may be selected as a way of getting a full team. 4.This is at the Captain’s discretion and the Captain has the right to choose the strongest/ best team. 5.The Captain may ask the Head Coach/ Coaching Team their opinion on team pairings. They will act professionally and make independent decisions.

CAPTAIN ON MATCH DAY• If a Captain can’t play a match then they will ask another player to act as Captain

for that match.

LEAGUE RULES• Each league has a similar but individual set of rules. There will be clear

regulations that govern how many times a squad player can play up or down.

PLAYERS PLAYING FOR MULTIPLE CLUBS• Traditionally previous Captains have had strong views regarding this and have

requested that these players do not play against Stoke Park. We are happy for this to changed if there is a consensus of the team.

LADIES SQUAD AND TEAM SELECTION

CAPTAIN RESPONSIBILITIES• Confirm match date and time with the opposition Captain.

• Liaise with Amy Turner, Tennis Secretary, for home matches to confirm courts have been booked and match teas have been ordered.

• Compile a match report for social media and IG.

• Take a team photograph for the above.

• Post the match result on relevant Bucks LTA website.

CAPTAIN SELECTION• Captains are selected via the Tennis Committee following a nomination process.

• If you would like to be considered as a Team Captain, there needs to be a vacancy for one of the teams. Please email Marc Codling, Head Coach, at mcodling@stokepark.com to register your interest.

• The new Captains will then be discussed and approved at the next Tennis Committee meeting. TEAM KIT

• We have secured a branded team kit deal with Babolat for 2019. It is expected that all team players purchase (at a reduced price) and wear their team kit when playing in matches for Stoke Park.

JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAMMETuesday 8th January to Friday 29th March 2019

For more information or to make a booking please call 01753 717173 or email aturner@stokepark.com

JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAMMEAcademy Dates 2019

SPRING TERM

Open to Non Members

For more information please call 01753 717173 or email aturner@stokepark.com

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Our Junior Tennis Programme offers children from the ages of 4 – 11 the opportunity to develop their tennis skills through the LTA’s mini tennis rating scheme on our outdoor artificial clay courts. This is a great way for them to take their first steps into playing tennis and offers more chances to compete against players of a similar standard. The programme will take place after school and during term times, with juniors joining a term at a time.

Stoke Park Tennis Programme caters for all ages from 3+. The programme is divided into 5 categories:Mini Aces | 3 - 5 years Orange | 9 & underRed | 8 & under Green | 10 & under Yellow | 11 & overs

Children are assigned to groups within these section according to ability and social skills.Prices: Mini Reds, Mini Oranges and Mini Greens - Members Non-Members Before 02/01/19 Before 02/01/19 11 Week Course £132 £154Mini Aces - 11 Week Course £66 £77

If you pay after 2/1/19 the a £10 late payment will be added to your course feePlease be advised sessions will not take place w/c 18th February due to half term.

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To book a place please return this form with your total payment, payable to “Stoke Park Ltd” to the address below or alternatively payment can be taken over the phone. Please tick the relevant box to be booked on the course.How the programme works (FAQ’s)

Q: Where do we meet up for the session?A: The Tennis Centre, located at the back of the Car Park.Q: What if my child does not have tennis equipment?A: No problem, we can supply this for them on the day.Q: Is there a dress code? A: Please bring appropriate clothing for outdoor weather.Q: Who coaches my child? A: DBS checked LTA Tennis Professionals.Q: Can I watch my child play? A: Yes, there is seating inside the waiting area.Q: What happens in the case of bad weather? A: The Club will make a decision on the day of the lesson and inform all

parents if the lesson is going to go ahead. Any missed session will be made up later on in the course.

Please tick the relevant category for the child attending. All groups up to a maximum of 6 children on a first come first served basis. Groups will only run if minimum numbers are achieved.

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