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Guidelines for Lakeshore Racquets Centre Members

Welcome to Lakeshore Racquets Centre!  We are a volunteer-run, non-profit society and so rely on all our members to pitch in to keep the courts, clubhouse, and grounds in good shape.


We have compiled general information for new members (reminders for existing members) that will make things run a bit smoother.  Please read the following and if you have any questions, please contact one of the board members through our g-mail account; lakeshoreracquetsclub@gmail.com
 

Website

  • As a member you will have access to all the information you need on the website, e.g., court booking, league, and tournament information.  Please book indoor and outdoor courts online to avoid being bumped.  www.lakeshoreracquetscentre.com

Fobs

  • All adult members can receive a fob for entry to the club house and tennis courts. There is a $25 fee for additional fobs (lost fob replacement is also $25).   Do not lend your fob to non-members.

Guests

  • Sign in guests in the log on the kitchen counter.  Put drop-in fee in the envelope provided (names and date on envelope) and deposit in the black box on the
    wall.  First time guests must sign the waiver before play.  Waivers are in a folder on the kitchen counter.

Kitchen/Lounge area

  • Clean up any of the spaces you have used.

Lights and Exit

  • Turn off all lights before you leave, including indoor courts, kitchen, and tennis courts. There are motion lights as you enter that turn off automatically.

  • Use the black button on the right to exit inside door/ use black button on left to exit on outside door after hours/weekends.

  • Ensure the door is closed completely on exiting and do not wedge door open for extended lengths of time.

Indoor Courts
General

  • We have three squash courts and one table tennis room.

  • Wear only non-marking shoes on the courts.

  • Court 3 has a heat pump. Temperature is set at 16 degrees during winter months, remote is hanging outside the court door. Point it directly at the heat pump to change temperature.

  • The squash courts are also used for table tennis so please read the information below.

  • Do not use water on the floors and do not bring food or drink onto the courts.

Squash

  • It is advised that you wear protective eyewear when playing squash.

  • There are dry mops outside of court 1 to clean up floors.

  • Squash 57 racquets and balls are kept under the counter in the kitchen and spare squash racquets/balls are outside court 1.

Table Tennis

  • Table tennis equipment is in the cabinet on the left, outside the TT room.

  • Turn the heat down to 10 degrees, keep door open, close and lower blinds carefully when leaving.

  • Tables stay up in the TT room and on court 2. Ask questions if you are not sure how to set up or take down tables.

Tennis

Tennis courts are accessed with your fob. Guests/drop-ins are welcome but must sign-in and pay before play.

  • Make sure gate is locked when you leave

  • Only non-marking shoes are to be worn on the courts

  • Court lights are controlled by a switch inside the club (left of the sink in the kitchen) Ensure that the lights are turned off when you leave

  • Take recyclables with you or deposit them in the bins inside the club (outside of squash court 2)

  • Balls/broken racquets/unwearable clothing can be placed in the green boxes inside the club.

Tennis Tower

  • The ball machine is housed in the shed on court 3 and is available to all adult members.

  • Please be considerate of others playing and avoid using it if both courts 1 and 2 are in use.

  • Read the instructions and safety list before using.  Ask for help if you are unsure, by sending an email to the gMail address.

  • Use the balls in the buckets that are inside the shed

  • The combination for the shed is BALLS. (leave the lock on the combination to lock then mix up the letters

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