CLAY COURTS

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 Clay Courts

NEWTON CENTRE CLAY TENNIS COURTS

DATES & TIMES OF OPERATION

2011

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

Pre-season: May 1 – May 31 Mon. – Fri. 9:00 – Noon 3:00 – 8:00PM

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

Regular season: June 1 – September 6 Mon. – Fri. 9:00 – Noon 3:00 – 8:00PM

Sat. & Sun. 9:00– 1:00 3:00 – 6:00PM

Post season: September 7 – October 15 Mon. – Fri. 9:00 – Noon 3:00 – 6:00PM

Sat. & Sun. 9:00– 1:00 3:00 – 6:00PM 

Closed for daily maintenance Mon – Fri. Noon to 3:00; Sat & Sun. 1:00PM – 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

Pre-bookings 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 except where a doubles booking produces an open court at the half hour (exceptions determined by court monitor) 

SEASON PERMIT RATES

SEASON PERMIT FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

Resident Adult $140.00

Resident Student (under 18) $75.00

Non-Resident Adult $175.00

Non-Resident Student $125.00

HOURLY RATES*

Resident Adult $10.00

Resident Student (under 18) $7.00

Non-Resident Adults $12.00

* Non Permit holders, if courts are available – reservations are not permitted (Advance Reservations for Permit Holders Only).

RESERVE COURT PLAY:

· ALL PLAYERS MUST PURCHASE A SEASON PERMIT OR PAY THE HOURLY FEE TO PLAY ON THE NEWTON CENTRE CLAY COURTS. Permits/applications may be obtained from the attendant at the courts during court time hours.

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

· 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 1.5 HOURS MAY BE BOOKED FOR DOUBLES PLAY. TWO PERMIT HOLDERS NAMES ARE REQUIRED TO BOOK THIS COURT.

• PLAYERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO USE A 1.5 HOUR DOUBLES BOOKING FOR SINGLES PLAY. IF ONLY 2 PLAYERS SHOW UP FOR A DOUBLES BOOKING, THEY FORFEIT THE LAST 1/2 HOUR.

ANY PLAYER WHO INTENTIONALLY OR REPEATEDLY MAKES A 1.5 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 FORFEITED 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.

• ALL PLAYERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A SHIRT ON THE COURTS..

· ALL PLAYERS ARE REQUIRED TO INTERACT WITH OTHER PLAYERS IN A COURTEOUS AND CONSIDERATE MANNER. YELLING AND USE OF PROFANITY ARE PROHIBITED.

· ALL PLAYERS ARE REQUIRED TO ABIDE BY ANY DECISION TAKEN OR DIRECTION GIVEN BY THE COURT MONITOR.

• I UNDERSTAND THAT FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH RULES WILL RESULT WITH IMMEDIATE TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP OR PLAYING PRIVILEGES.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATION AND PAYMENT FOR THE CLAY COURTS ARE TAKEN AT THE CLAY COURTS ONLY DURING COURT MONITOR HOURS. PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION INTO THE NEWTON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT. YOU WILL RECEIVE A MEMBERSHIP BADGE AT THE TIME OF PAYMENT.