Facilities
Grass Courts
The grass courts are open from late April until early September weather depending. Notice of exception to this will be conveyed to the members. The courts open at 11am except courts, 1 and 2 which, on a weekday, do not open until 5pm. All the grass courts close at 9.15pm (9.30pm in June and July). Occasionally the courts have to be closed because of the weather. Remember to treat the grass with care and do not play on the courts in the rain or with hard rigid soled shoes.
Artificial Grass Courts
The artificial grass courts are available for play all year round at any time of day. In the winter months booking sheets are on the notice board. Since mud and dirt damage the artificial surface, players should use the path and the mud scraper and mat provided to clean their shoes. Edinburgh Academy have use of the three courts on Tuesdays and Thursdays 3.30pm to 4.30pm during May and June in return for the use of their courts on Kinnaird Road during the team matches.
Floodlights
Floodlights are available on courts 6 and 7 for play until 10pm.
Rules
Dress Rules
Grange Dyvours is a traditional club and imposes a dress code in accordance with such tradition. Whilst the days of 'whites only' are now over, the Club still requires members to be suitably dressed and members are requested to adhere to the following code:
• All clothing and footwear must be recognised tennis wear, ie predominantly white or from a branded tennis range
• Socks must be worn
• No rigid soles shoes
• No rugby, cycle or Bermuda shorts or leggings
Etiquette
If there are members waiting to play:
• Single players should finish the set and invite waiting players to join in for doubles
• Double players must play a short set
• Mini-league and championship matches may be completed.
Grass Courts
If the 'Courts Closed' sign is showing for no apparent reason the courts may be opened by:
the Groundsman, a member of the Grounds Committee or a member of the Tennis Committee.
Tennis Balls
Tennis balls are provided by the Club for play on Club nights and Sunday afternoons. Please return balls to the hut after your game.
Court Bookings
Artificial grass courts 6 and 7 can be book during the winter months for 1.5 hour sessions. Booking sheets are on the notice board.
Additional Rules for Juniors
Juniors have the same rights as Seniors on Mondays to Fridays until 5.30pm and will give way to Seniors at all other times. Juniors may play on the grass courts at any time when playing with a Senior Club member. Non-alcoholic drinks may be purchased from the bar but may only be consumed on the terrace or in the lounge.
Identification
Help combat the problem of non-members using the Club facilities by wearing a shoe tag. Persons not wearing a shoe tag and not able to prove membership may be asked to leave the courts immediately. It is the duty of all members to query players not wearing a shoe tag regarding their membership. This ensures that members and paying guests only use our courts.
Visitors
The fee for visitors is £5. Each member may introduce up to 12 guests each year but the same guest may only play ONCE in any month. There is no restriction on how many guests you may bring on any one occasion provided that your total in the year does not exceed 12.
It is the responsibility of individual members to ensure that guests are signed in and that guest fees are paid. The signing in book is behind the bar or should the bar be closed the fee can be placed through the Club Steward's letterbox to the right of the main door.
Any member not adhering to these rules will be requested to explain their non-compliance to the Tennis Committee.
