CLUB RULES
1. The Guernsey Padel Club (G.P.C) is managed by Guernsey Tennis Centre Limited (G.T.C Ltd. Or ‘the management’).
2. G.T.C. Ltd. Reserves the right to amend or change the rules at its sole discretion.
3. All decisions of G.T.C. Ltd. Will be final and binding on members of G.P.C. their guests and any other visitors.
4. Neither G.P.C. or G.T.C. Ltd. Accept any responsibility whatsoever for any accident, injury or loss suffered by anyone visiting or using any of the facilities provided at the G.P.C. Application and acceptance of membership constitutes express acknowledgement of these terms.
5. MEMBERSHIPS
a) Family memberships are restricted to individuals, their spouses and children up to the age of 17.
b) Junior memberships are restricted to individuals between the ages of 13 and 17 on October 1st. Junior members do not have booking rights.
6. MEMBERSHIP FEES
Membership is taken out for a minimum of twelve months commencing from your first payment and is payable on the first Monday in the month by direct debit. You can also pay by cheque or credit card if you wish to pay for the year in full.
Membership fees cover the use of the Clubs’ facilities including sauna and steam room.
7. COURT FEES
No court fees apply to bona fide members.
8. COURT RESERVATIONS
Individual and family members may request to block-book a court for a 13-week period. Requests for such a booking via the booking app and will then be confirmed by the management before commencing. The management will endeavour to accommodate all block-booking requests but the decision on court allocation is at their sole discretion.
There is a block booking fee of £ 30 per 13 week period payable in advance.
Cancellation of any booking must be given with at least 24 hours notice otherwise a cancellation fee of £10.00 (per booking) will apply.
COURT BOOKINGS:-
Can de done via the app, phoning or in person at the GTC reception.
Unless block-booked, courts from 9.00a.m. until 5.00pm can be booked from 9.00a.m. onwards 7 days ahead.
Unless, block-booked, peak time courts (6.00pm – 9.30pm) can be booked from 6.00pm onwards 7 days ahead.
9. DRESS CODE AND BEHAVIOUR
The Club has a relaxed atmosphere and casual dress is encouraged. However, on court, members are requested to wear bona fide tennis clothes and shoes. Cut-off shorts, tank tops etc will be discouraged and shoes with contoured, studded or marking soles are positively prohibited. All members, guests and visitors to the Club are expected to respect the normal rules of decorum and not behave in an anti-social or disruptive manner. The G.T.C. Ltd and the management of G.P.C. reserve the right to ask any person to leave the Club immediately if the person in question is spoiling the enjoyment of the Club for other members or is unfit, for whatever reason the management in its sole discretion decides, to remain on the premises. There is no obligation on the part of the management to disclose their reasons for their decision.
10. USE OF HEALTH FACILITIES
Use of the Health Suite and towels is limited to members and their guests only. Junior members may not use the Health Suite.
11. DRINKS/REFRESHMENTS
Water is the only drink permitted in the court area, other drinks may be consumed in the bar / café only.
12. COACHING
Coaching available by appointment.
13. SMOKING
A strict no smoking policy exists throughout all areas of the Club.
14. SUPERVISION
The Health facilities and courts, changing areas etc. at the Club are unsupervised. Members and their guests are advised that they use these facilities entirely at their own risk and whilst every effort has been made to ensure the safety of individuals, the management can accept no responsibility for accident or injury.
15. ANIMALS
No dog (other than a Guide Dog for the blind) or other animal shall be admitted to the Club.
16. GENERAL
No member or guest shall attempt to induce any employee of G.T.C. Ltd to leave their employment or act in any way contrary to the interests of G.T.C. Ltd.
These rules have been put in place for the benefit of all. The management and staff actively seek to uphold the principles of the Guernsey Padel Club and are committed to upholding these rules to ensure professional conduct and fairness at all times