The city of Newton is pleased to announce Mike Lewitt as Manager of Tennis and Maintenance at the Clay Courts.  Throughout the city, Mike's Newton Parks and Recreation Tennis program teaches over 1900 students with a staff of 15 teaching pros. Mike grew up playing on clay.

THE COURTS:  5 Fast Drying

TENNIS RULES AND REGULATIONS

2008

TO RESERVE COURT PLAY:

·   ALL PLAYERS MUST PURCHASE A SEASON PERMIT OR PAY THE HOURLY FEE TO PLAY ON THE NEWTON CENTRE CLAY COURTS. Permits may be obtained from the attendant at the courts during court hours (see times and rates below).

·   PERMIT HOLDERS WHO BRING A GUEST, (NON-PERMIT HOLDER) ARE RESPONIBLE FOR MAKING SURE HOURLY FEE IS PAID TO ATTENDANT.

·   ALL PLAYERS MUST CHECK IN WITH COURT ATTENDENT PRIOR TO ENTERING THE COURTS. PERMIT AND DRIVERS LISCENSE MUST BE SHOWN AT THIS TIME OR GUEST FEE MUST BE PAID.

•   PERMIT HOLDERS MAY RESERVE A COURT UP TO SEVEN DAYS IN ADVANCE. NON PERMIT HOLDERS MAY NOT RESERVE A COURT .

·   A PERMIT HOLDER MAY HAVE ONLY ONE COURT RESERVATION ON THE BOOKS AT A TIME. PERMIT HOLDERS MUST FINISH USING THAT TIME BEFORE THEY MAY BOOK ANOTHER COURT.

· A MAXIMUM OF ONE (1) HOUR MAY BE BOOKED FOR SINGLES. ONE PERMIT HOLDERS NAME IS REQUIRED TO BOOK THIS COURT. A MAXIMUM OF TWO (2) HOURS MAY BE BOOKED FOR DOUBLES PLAY. TWO PERMIT HOLDERS NAMES ARE REQUIRED TO BOOK THIS COURT.

•   PLAYERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO USE A 2 HOUR DOUBLES BOOKING FOR SINGLES PLAY. IF ONLY 2 PLAYERS SHOW UP FOR A DOUBLES BOOKING, THEY FORFIT THE 2 ND HOUR.

ANY PLAYER WHO INTENTIONALLY OR REPEATEDLY MAKES A 2 HOUR DOUBLES BOOKING, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLAYING SINGLES WILL HAVE BOOKING PRIVILAGES TERMINATED WITHOUT A REFUND.

· IF AT LEAST ONE PLAYER IS NOT PRESENT AT THE START OF THE HOUR FOR WHICH A COURT IS BOOKED, COURT IS IMMEDIATELY GIVEN TO WAITING PLAYERS. BY FIVE MINUTES PAST THE HOUR TWO PLAYERS MUST BE ON THE COURT, OR BOOKING IS FORFIETED AND COURT IS GIVEN TO WAITING PLAYERS.

ALL PLAYERS ARE REQUIRED TO SWEEP THE COURT AFTER USE IN A MANNER THAT IS APPROVED BY COURT ATTENDANT.

WHEN GATES ARE LOCKED, OR WHEN NETS ARE DOWN, NO PLAY IS PERMITTED AND NO PLAYER IS ALLOWED ENTRY INTO THE COURTS.

NEWTON CENTRE CLAY COURTS

DATES & TIMES OF OPERATION

 All hours are subject to change. Permit holders reserve times:

Pre-season:   May 3 – May 23   Mon. – Fri.   9:00 – Noon   4:00 – 8:00PM

          Sat. & Sun.   9:00 – 1:00   4:00 – 6:00PM   

 Regular season:   May 24– September 1   Mon. – Fri.   9:00 – Noon   3:00 – 8:00PM

          Sat. & Sun.   9:00 – 1:00   3:00 – 6:00PM

 Post season:   September 2 – October 15   Mon. – Fri.   9:00 – Noon   3:00 – 6:00PM

          Sat. & Sun.   9:00 – 1:00   3:00 – 6:00PM   Closed for maintenance daily during regular season Mon – Fri. Noon to 3:00 ;Sat&Sun. 1:00 – 3:00PM .

Regular Maintenance times may change or additional maintenance times will be required occasionally and courts will be closed.SPECIAL EVENTS AND CLINIC TIMES WILL BE POSTED AT THE COURTS -- Prebookings for Clinics and special events will be posted.

 NON-RESERVED COURT PLAY: is on a strict first come first serve basis. Court changeover will be on the hour.

NEWTON CENTRE CLAY TENNIS COURTS FEE STRUCTURE

2008 SEASON PERMIT RATES

SEASON PERMIT FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

Resident Adult                       $130.00

Resident Student (under 18)   $ 65.00

Non-Resident Adult               $180.00

Non-Resident Student           $115.00

HOURLY RATES*

Resident Adult                            $ 8.00   

Resident Student (under 18)      $ 6.00

Non-Resident Adult                  $ 10.00

* (Advance Reservations for Permit Holders Only.)