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Stoke Park, Park Road, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire SL2 4PG TENNIS MEMBER INFORMATION 01753 717171 info@stokepark.com www.stokepark.com FOUNDED 1908
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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.
BEST TENNIS HOTEL IN
ENGLAND In this handbook you will find important information regarding your membership,
from court booking procedures to useful contact details, to the Adult and Junior
Red Magazine Tennis Programmes as well as the club roll up schedules.
We are pleased to welcome Babolat as our official tennis supplier.
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on 01753 717173 or by email aturner@stokepark.com.
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TENNIS INFORMATION 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 LIGHTS These 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. 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 PRICING Individual 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 Coaching Ladies 1st/2nd Team Practice - £5 per session Ladies 3rd /4th Team Practice - £5 per session Ladies Improver Coaching - £30 for 6 weeks
TENNIS INFORMATION
FLOODLIT ARTIFICIAL CLAY COURTS CODE OF PRACTISE
We have four floodlit artificial clay courts that are available all year round and provide Code of conduct for players in representative teams:
a slightly slower surface that allows you to concentrate on technique and are floodlit • All players should wear predominantly white with white tops being compulsory.
for use after dark. Floodlights are free to use. As a courtsey to the next people using • 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.
the courts and to maintain the longevity and quality of the playing surface, please can
• Players should remember at all times that they are representing Stoke Park,
you sweep the courts after use of the drag mats provided. although we want positive/strong/winning play, Stoke Park will not tolerate
aggressive behaviour on or off the court at any time.
INDOOR COURTS • With line calls, try to be courteous with the opposition. Respect whose line call
We provide three indoor carpet courts. To protect the surface and reduce the risk of it is and replay the point if necessary.
injury only recognised indoor tennis shoes may be used on this surface. • Team players should always try and stay for team teas after the match out of
courtesy to the opposition.
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 PlaySight is available on Court 3 of our indoor courts.
recognised tennis clothing and shoes may be worn on the grass courts. Please note • Watch yourself play back on video
that the grass courts will have restricted access for a week in June for The Boodles • Analyze your game on 3D graphical display
tournament. • Challenge your opponent with automatic line calling
• Get your serve speed and mileage
TENNIS RACQUET RE-STRINGING • Get Pro level stats after every match and training
AND RE-GRIP SERVICES • Track, share and compare your activities online at playsight.com the social network
for athletes
Did you know that you should change your strings as many times per year as the
• Turn training and matches into a more exciting and challenging experience
number of times you play per week? Prices start from £15 for re-stringing and
• Simple and easy to use with no preparation or special equipment required
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.
TENNIS ETIQUETTE • 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. •A ll 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. •A ll 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 COACHES
Marc Codling Shaun Wilson
Head Coach Tennis Coach
Profile - Marc has over 25 years coaching experience. He Profile - Shaun has over 8 years coaching experience and
has had many successes running and developing coaching is able to work with Adult and Junior players of all levels
programmes and coaching teams. He is also a Coach Coaching Qualifications
Education Tutor training up the next generation of tennis • LTA Licenced Coach
coaches in the UK. Marc has been Captain to the Surrey
• BTCA Registered Coach
Boys Under 12 team and has spoken at International
Conferences. • RPT Mark of a pro Award
Coaching Qualifications Playing Ability
• LTA Level 5 Coach • R epresented Zimbabwe until U19 level.
• LTA Accredited + licensed Coach • Competed in international tournaments
• B.A. Physical Education Available for Coaching
Playing Ability Monday - Saturday (6 days a week)
• Represented Dorset Under 12’s to Under 18’s
• Regional level junior
• Represented Leeds University Robert Stone
Available for Coaching Tennis Coach
Monday - Friday Profile - 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
TENNIS COACHES
ALEX MORRIS ALEX HARVEY
Tennis Coach Weekend Tennis Coach
Profile - Alex trained and competed to a very high junior Profile - Alex is originally from Gloucestershire, who he
level starting at age 3 in his home town Wimbledon. He represented at junior county level. He gained a sports
trained at The Jacques International Tennis Academy - for scholarship to Seaford College and went on to join the
much of the time under the personal tutelage of South West Tennis Academy in Taunton.
internationally renowned coach,Warren Jacques. A
member of the LTA National Training Squad, Alex Coaching Qualifications
represented Surrey and the South East Region from aged 9 • LTA Level 4 Performance Coach, PTR Professional, RPT
and first represented Surrey at Junior County Week when Director
fifteen. He played satellites in Egypt a year later. Alex’s
promising playing career was prematurely ended through Playing Ability
injury.
• Junior County level representing Gloucestershire
Coaching Qualifications • Playing member of the South West Tennis Academy for
• LTA Licensed Senior Club Coach (Level 4) 2 years based in Taunton
Playing Ability • Extensive tournament play around the world
• The Wimbledon Club Men’s Singles and Doubles
champion. Available for Coaching
• Men’s Aegon Division 1 team member (The Saturday and Sundays
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 - SundayTENNIS COMMITTEE /POINTS OF CONTACT 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.
WEEKLY ADULT TENNIS PROGRAMME
Day Time Session Price Pro Details
Ladies 3rd/4th A coaching session for the ladies 3rd & 4th team players. Each week will have
Monday 11.30-13.00 £5 per session Marc a different tactical and technical focus around doubles play and will combine a
Team Practice mixture of drills & point play to develop & improve your skills. By invite only
For male players only – this session focuses on playing singles & doubles (if
Monday 19.00-21.00 Mens Roll-up Free Shaun numbers permit.) Run by one of the Pros – this is an ideal session to meet
new people & practice & improve your game. All standards welcome.
Ladies Improvers £30 for 6 A 6 week block of lessons where the focus will be on a different aspect of
Tuesday 09.30-11.00 Marc doubles each week. For ladies who are aspiring to be in the 4th team.
Coaching weeks
Mens 1st Team This is open to the members of the Mens 1st team only and is run without a
Tuesday 19.30-21.00 Free N/A Pro. 1st team only - by invitation.
Practice
Mens 2nd Team This is open to members of the Mens 2nd team only and is run without a Pro.
Tuesday 19.30-21.00 Free N/A 2nd team only - by invitation.
Practice
A coaching session for the ladies 1st & 2nd team players. Each week will have
Ladies 1st/2nd a different tactical and technical focus around doubles play and will combine a
Wednesday 09.30-11.00 £5 per session Marc mixture of drills and point play to develop and improve your skills. By invite
Team Practice
only - intermediate and above.
Open to men and ladies. A social session run by one of the Pros in a fun
Wednesday 19.00-21.00 Mixed Roll-up Free Alex 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
Thursday 19.00-21.00 Mens Roll-up Free Marc 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.
Friday 10.00-12.00 Ladies Roll-up Free Shaun 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
Sunday 11.00-13.00 Club Morning Free Rob relaxed atmosphere. Play with friends or new members and hone those skills
on the match court! All standards welcome.ADULT TENNIS PLAYER PATHWAY TENNIS INFO - ROLL UPs
Ladies 3rd /4th Team Practice Men’s Night - General Roll Up
Monday
11:30- 13:00 | £5 per session 19:00 - 21:00
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME By invitation only - run by Marc All can attend. No charge. Run
Get on court with Head Coach, Marc Codling, who will assess your game and give Booking necessary by Shaun
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. Ladies Improvers Coaching Men’s 1st/2nd Team Practice
Tuesday
09:30- 11:00 | £30 for 6 weeks Advanced level
By invitation only - run by Marc By invitation only
No coach
FOR ALL STANDARDS INTERMEDIATE BY INVITATION
ONLY Ladies 1st/2nd Team Practice Mixed Night
Wednesday
& ABOVE
Tuesday Ladies Improvers Intermediate and above 19:00 - 21:00
Thursday Mens Roll-up Monday Ladies
Coaching 3rd/4th Team £5 per session run by Marc Booking not necessary. Free
09.30-11.00 £30 for 6 wks 19.00 - 21.00 Training Booking necessary All can attend. Run by Alex
Monday Mens Roll-up 11.00-13.00 | £5 per
session Men’s Roll Up
19.00-21.00
Thursday
Intermediate and above
Wednesday Mixed Roll-up Tuesday Mens 1st/2nd 19:00 - 21:00
Team practice Booking not necessary
19.00-21.00 No charge. Run by Marc
19.30-21.00
Friday Ladies Roll-up Ladies Roll Up Junior Roll Up
10.00-12.00 Wednesday Ladies
1st/2nd Team
All levels. 10:00 -12:00 All levels 5½yrs to 12 yrs.
Friday
No charge. Booking not necessary 18:00 - 19:30
Sunday Club Morning Training Run by Shaun. Last Friday of most No charge
11.00-13.00 9.30-11.00 | £5 per months – Jack Groves Cup. £5 Booking not necessary.
session Booking necessary Run by Shaun and Marc
Saturday
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.
Mixed Roll Up
Sunday
with Rob
11:00-13:00. No charge
Booking not necessaryUNDER 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 ANDTEAM SELECTION
THIS DOCUMENT CONFIRMS THE NEW PROCEDURE • To provide transparency the Captains will distribute team selection to all players
(OCT 2018) FOR TEAM CAPTAINS AND TEAM PLAYERS. and those not playing but who are available will be reserves.
The tennis season is split into two a year; a winter and a summer season. Each one • Strength of players is always subjective and will be influenced by partners as
runs different leagues and competitions which require a different number of teams. well.
The Captains are likely to be different for both seasons.
• If short of players for a match the Captains will try to follow the following
protocol:
SQUAD SELECTION 1.Select a reserve.
• Two months before the start of each season the Team Captains will sit down and 2.If these are exhausted then consult the Captain of the team below.
compile all squad lists. Once they have been agreed they will not be changed 3.If it is an emergency on the day then point 2 may not be possible and a player
until that season is over and a new set of squads is agreed. It may be the case that who is not a regular squad member may be selected as a way of getting a full
some players will be promoted to a higher team or relegated to a lower team. team.
This process will take place following discussions with the Team Captains and the 4.This is at the Captain’s discretion and the Captain has the right to choose the
Coaching Team. The Head Coach will have the final say. For new players or strongest/ best team.
players who are returning from injury they will be required to have an 5.The Captain may ask the Head Coach/ Coaching Team their opinion on team
assessment with the Head Coach to ascertain which team would be most pairings. They will act professionally and make independent decisions.
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.
CAPTAIN ON MATCH DAY
• If a Captain can’t play a match then they will ask another player to act as Captain
• In order for each lady to remain in the squad it is expected that each lady attends
for that match.
at least 2 team practices per term and makes themselves available to at least 2
matches.
LEAGUE RULES
TEAM SELECTION FOR MATCHES • 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.
• 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.
PLAYERS PLAYING FOR MULTIPLE CLUBS
• The weaker and therefore the more social the team is then the emphasis
becomes more about giving everyone a game. • 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
• At the beginning of the season a spreadsheet will be circulated to the team squad to changed if there is a consensus of the team.
and players indicate their availability for each match. The Captain then selects the
team for each match based on this.LADIES SQUAD ANDTEAM 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.Op
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SPRING TERM
JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAMME
Tuesday 8th January to Friday 29th March 2019
JUNIOR TENNIS
PROGRAMME 2019
For more information please call 01753 717173 or email aturner@stokepark.com
For more information or to make a booking please call 01753 717173 or email aturner@stokepark.comJUNIORTENNIS PROGRAMME
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
JUNIORTENNIS PROGRAMME
rating scheme on our outdoor artificial clay courts.This is a great way for Name DOB
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 Address
place after school and during term times, with juniors joining a term at a
time. Postcode
Stoke Park Tennis Programme caters for all ages from 3+. Tel
The programme is divided into 5 categories:
Mini Aces | 3 - 5 years Orange | 9 & under Email
Red | 8 & under Green | 10 & under
Yellow | 11 & overs School
Children are assigned to groups within these section according to ability Tennis Experience BTM No.
and social skills. Medical Conditions / Allergies
Prices: Mini Reds, Mini Oranges and Mini Greens -
Members Non-Members Emergency Contact Details
Before 02/01/19 Before 02/01/19 Name of Contact
11 Week Course £132 £154 Tel Relationship
Mini Aces - 11 Week Course £66 £77
Parent/Guardian Signature
If you pay after 2/1/19 the a £10 late payment will be added to your course fee
Please be advised sessions will not take place w/c 18th February due to half term. 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
How the programme works (FAQ’s) over the phone. Please tick the relevant box to be booked on the course.
Q: Where do we meet up for the session?
A: The Tennis Centre, located at the back of the Car Park. SpringTerm - 8th January to 29th March 2019
Q: What if my child does not have tennis equipment?
A: No problem, we can supply this for them on the day. Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Q: Is there a dress code?
A: Please bring appropriate clothing for outdoor weather. Mini Aces 16:30 - 17:00
Q: Who coaches my child? 17:00 - 18:00
Red Ball 16:30 - 17:30
A: DBS checked LTA Tennis Professionals.
Q: Can I watch my child play? Orange Ball 18.00 - 19.00
A: Yes, there is seating inside the waiting area.
Green Ball 18.00 - 19.00
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 Yellow Ball 17.30 - 18.30
parents if the lesson is going to go ahead. Any missed session will be
made up later on in the course.
Stoke Park, Park Road, Stoke Poges, Bucks SL2 4PG Please tick the relevant category for the child attending.All groups up to a maximum of 6 children on
www.stokepark.com a first come first served basis. Groups will only run if minimum numbers are achieved.You can also read
