MEMBERSHIP

    Membership of Bayview Tennis Club Inc. is open to residents of
    Bayview and adjacent areas. Generally the club has two intakes per
    year, dependant on the availability of places. Application for
    membership must be made on approved Application Form.
    Next Membership Intake is scheduled for 19th February, 2012

    Grades of Membership:
    1) Junior Membership: All persons under the age of 18 years on
    July 1st. in the year in which application for membership is made are
    eligible for Junior membership. Currently it is club policy that Junior
    members pay one off entry fee and no annual fee there after while
    they remain junior members. Participation in competitions and inter
    club tournaments is free of charge for Junior members.
    2) Ordinary Membership: All persons over the age of 18.

    Membership Fees:
    Ordinary Membership: Entry Fee:- $160.00; Annual Fee:- $160.00;
    Junior Membership: $80.00 Entry Fee; Currently no Annual Fee.

    For further information, please contact our Secretary,
    Janina Clack on - 9997-6181  
.                                 BTC COURT AND CLUBHOUSE BY-LAWS.

    GENERAL PLAY.
    1.01 The Captain and Vice Captain are empowered to control the order of play in social tennis
    If neither in attendance, the duty will fall to the Committee Member present.
    If none is available, members present may select a suitable person to perform the duty.
    1.02. Every effort should be made to ‘Rotate’ the players, (e.g. longest off, next on etc.) and when
    practicable ‘mixing up’ the pairings.
    1.03. All sets will be doubles pro-sets, (change ends after 4 games), unless only four or less players are
    present.
    That being the case, the players present may come to a mutual agreement as to whether singles or
    doubles will be played until such time as more players arrive.
    1.04. Play to be strictly confined to the hours between 8am and 10pm Monday to Saturday inclusive and
    8am till Sunset on Sundays.
    1.05. Members must fill in Logbook when playing under lights
    1.06. Contact details for all court hirers to be collected and recorded.
    1.07. When play finishes before 10.00pm, lights must be turned off before leaving the premises.
    1.08. The premises MUST BE VACATED WITHIN 15 MINUTES when lights are turned off at 10pm.

                                                              MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE:
                       USE OF COURT LIGHTING NOT PERMITTED ON SUNDAYS.

    2. GUESTS.
    2.01. Each member is entitled to have one (1) guest per calendar month without incurring a
               Guest Fee. All extra guests will incur a fee of $4 per guest per visit, payable
               (by arrangement) to Court Hiring Officer.
    2.02. Invitation of more than one guest on any one day must be notified to the Club Captain or other
    officer and, if approved, an appropriate fee will apply.
    2.03. Guests will be ‘Rotated’ along with Members. If you bring more than one Guest without notice
    and the courts are in heavy use by Members, only one ‘put-on’ in each rotation will be made available
    to your guests, thereby not disadvantaging the attending members by the size of your party.
    2.04. If you bring more than one guest, (with or without notice), you may organize your own play,
    (including singles), until such time as other members arrive, when upon completion of your set, you
    are expected to play in ‘Rotation” with new arrivals.
    2.05. Your Guests (including family) are not permitted to have access to or use the courts or Club
    facilities unless you are present.
    YOU CANNOT LEND YOUR KEY TO ANYONE.
    2.06. You will be held responsible for the behavior of your guests (including any children).
    2.07. Children are not permitted on courts unless a Member is present for on-court supervision.
    2.08. Children will be regarded as “Guests” and subject to (2.01 & 2.02) if they are on court for half an
    hour or more in any one day.

    3. GENERAL ETIQUETTE.
    3.01. Correct Tennis Attire must be worn by Members of Both Sexes
    3.02. Shoes must be free of heels, Bars, Tread or Soles which are normally injurious to the courts.
    3.03. Food may not be consumed on courts.
    3.04. Beverages on court are restricted to water and sports drinks only.
    3.05. Members and Hirers must be aware of their responsibilities to comply with general noise
    restrictions.

    4. CLUBHOUSE.
    4.01. All Members are responsible for the Security of the Clubhouse.
    If you are the last one to leave, lock up securely and turn off all lights, including court lights if/when
    used.
    4.02. Always make sure the Clubhouse is left neat and clean.
    4.03. SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN THE CLUBHOUSE.

    5. PETS.
    5.01. It is a Council Regulation that ANIMALS ARE NOT PERMITTED within the complex. This rule
    will be strictly enforced.

    6. JUNIOR MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE: -
    Once junior member’s playing standard is deemed to be competent they may participate in all play
    same as full member.

    7. Member found to be in breach of any of the above or placing the Club’s facilities in jeopardy will be
    subject to disciplinary action.                                                                                                                   

                                                                Bayview Tennis Club Inc., Management Committee.  2012
                                                                  MEMBER COURT HIRE:

    Members may hire courts, (permanent and casual),during allocated court hiring time
    e.g., between the hours of 9.00am and 3.00pm, by contacting our Hiring Officer.  
    Brian Clarke -Ph: 9997-5359 or Mobile 0412- 966273

    **Members please Note:
    **Hiring of courts by members is not permitted during the time allocated for 'Members'.  
    (see Court Time Schedule on 'Contact Us' Page on this website).

    COURT HIRING FEES: Casual:-.$10.00 per hour ;    ***Permanent:-      $5.00 per hour
    ***Permanent hirers are required to pay the full court hire fee, monthly in advance, with
    the exception of January. If they do not wish to use the court during January they may
    pay a $30 holding fee, in lieu, with prior notice to the Hiring Officer)