THE CLUB

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St Martin's Lawn Tennis Club: Where Tennis Tradition Meets Community Spirit

New Members
Members are invited to introduce new members to the Club. Application forms can be obtained from the clubhouse or the membership secretary.  Prospective members may be invited to play with their proposer and Committee Members (or nominated players) before their membership is ratified. Prospective members are entitled to use the facilities on a maximum of three occasions; on each occasion they should sign the visitors’ book (kept in the Clubhouse). Thereafter a completed application form and payment must be sent to the membership secretary. 
Guests and Visitors
Senior and Junior members are entitled to bring a guest to the Club. The member should put the guests name in the Visitors Book and sign accordingly. A member may bring a maximum of 3 guests (at any one session) and no guest may be introduced more than six times. Please note after six visits’ visitors must join and become members if they wish to use the Club’s facilities.; Guests should sign the “Visitors” book along with the member. Abuse of this rule could lead to the member facing suspension from the Club. Visitors’ fees are £5 per guest. 
Dress Code
Appropriate smart tennis clothes and tennis shoes must be worn. 

Junior/Coaching Section
Coaching have priority on 3 courts between 4pm and 6pm on weekdays during School Holidays.
For organised coaching please contact the Club Coach or the Club Captain, see below. 

Club Matches, Leagues and Tournaments
The Club takes part in Inter Club leagues and occasionally arranges friendly matches against other Clubs. To participate in these events please look out for notices placed on the Notice Boards or contact the Club Captain, Helen Creasey 740480. Tournaments take place during the year; the dates are publicised beforehand and entry forms placed in the Clubhouse. 

Club Sessions 
Take place on Fridays from 6.00pm, Sunday Mornings will also be a Club morning from 9-12 noon. Members are invited to come along and mix in. Both sessions are aimed at senior players, however, competent juniors are also welcome. If in doubt about your standard juniors should see the Club Coach or the committee person on duty.  

Weekly Programme
Monday to Friday 4pm to 6pm (during term time except Bank Holidays)
Junior Coaching (Depending on numbers)
Saturday (10am to 2pm part year only) Singles League
Tuesday and Thursday evenings Late April to July
Inter Club Leagues
Club Sessions Sunday & Wednesday mornings and Friday evenings
Tues/Thurs 10.00am to 12.00pm Ladies morning
Tues/Thurs 1.30pm to 3.30pm Men’s Afternoon

Committee Contact Details.
President: Richard Smeed, Treasurer Stewart Conchar, Secretary Louise Inder Club Welfare Officer: Polly Muir
Club Captain: Helen Creasey
Club Coach: Richard Smeed smeedtennis@gmail.com 07781438610

Club Website www.smltc.org
Email address info@smltc.org
For Membership enquiries membership@smltc.org

Parent Membership
This allows parents whose children are having coaching lessons at the club to play only with their children and are not permitted to play with or invite other senior members at any other time. 

Regular Club Sessions

Social Tennis Sessions for Club Members

Club group tennis sessions are held each week on the days listed below. They are aimed at providing an opportunity for Senior Members to mix in and play doubles on a friendly, sociable basis. Accomplished Junior Members are very welcome to join in.

Simply turn up and play, in a relaxed and fun environment.

Sunday Mornings – Club Morning

The Sunday morning session takes place between 9.30am and noon. Some members, after a busy week (or a late Saturday night!), choose the sensible option and have a leisurely breakfast at home before meandering up to the Club House for a gentle knock towards 10 o’clock.

This is a great way to “loosen” the limbs and build up your appetite for Sunday lunch.

Make sure you don’t leave too early, as you may miss the coffee and biscuits towards 11.30ish!

Rusty Rackets - Saturday Afternoon

An opportunity for those representing St Martins teams in the State Street Inter-Club Leagues to keep their “eye-in” during the Autumn, Winter and early Spring.

If you have not represented St Martins Lawn Tennis Club in the State Street Inter-Club Leagues and would like to, please contact the captain of each of the respective teams.

The standard of tennis in these sessions is fairly high. Whilst play is officially non-competitive, no-one likes to lose!

Wednesday Mornings – Additional Club Morning

The Wednesday morning session takes place between 10am and noon and is a relaxed friendly morning session.

Friday Evenings – Club Night

Why not start your Friday evening with a friendly knock, mixing in with other club members. The format is very relaxed, with players usually arriving by approximately 6.15pm.

The Friday evening session finishes near to 7.30pm, followed by a visit to a nearby pub for light refreshments and/or a bar meal.

There are a number of good pubs in St Martin’s so you are spoilt for choice!

UNLOCK BENEFITS: EXPLORE OUR MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS

Discover membership tiers tailored to suit every player, from casual enthusiasts to seasoned competitors, and enjoy a host of exclusive benefits.

TYPE & COST

Family

£ 400.00

(2 Adults + Children in full time education)

Adults

£ 200.00

(18 +)

Juniors

£ 40.00

(Under 18's)

Overseas

£100.00/Qtr

Students

£40.00

Those in full time education

Parent of Coached Junior

£50.00

Social

£10

(For New Members to the Club)

Under 10's

Free

Under 10 (on 1/1/25)

Joining Fees

Senior

£ 50.00

Family

£ 75.00

NOTE:

Please note that subscriptions for the year 2025 are due by 31st January 2025. Members are encouraged to pay their annual subscriptions as soon as is practically possible.

A surcharge of £10 per month (seniors) / £4 per month (juniors) will be added for each month that subs are not paid.

*Terms & Conditions apply.