Making contact

The club phone is manned each evening from 7.30pm -11pm Monday-Friday Tel: 056 7765157.  (It is not advised to leave messages on the phone unless for entry into American tournaments). 

The Club notice board

It is important that members familiarize themselves with the various notice boards in the club. The first hall in the front door contains the large notice board of senior member contact information.  Beside the payphone is the junior member list (no contact numbers will be on this list) and the Club rules. 

In the large second lobby is the main club board and on the opposite wall is the junior club board.  Competitions, social events and coaching etc are on these boards.  Another source of information on what is going on in the club is the ‘Courtside’ notes in the Kilkenny People. 

American tournaments – For Seniors (and A-grade juniors)

If you are new to Kilkenny or do not know many people in the club, a great way to meet other members is to take part in the American tournaments which are on every Friday night.  To play in an American tournament you must (a) put your name and tennis grade on the American tournament notice (on the club notice board) in the club.  The American tournament nights start at 7.30pm sharp.  You will be allocated a partner of a similar grade to play with for the evening.  Depending on numbers attending, usually up to 6 A grade juniors may` be allowed to play in the tournament.  Play normally lasts about two hours after which there will be finger food in the bar and a small presentation of prizes.  There may be no tournaments on bank holiday weekends so please check notice board.

Club facilities

There are male and female changing rooms in the club located beside the toilets.  The changing facilities include showers, hair dryers and saunas.  To have the sauna turned on please ask barman (in order to have sauna hot it is advised to ask before going out on court). 

The club bar is opened from 7.30pm Monday to Friday and has normal licensing closing hours. 

Private parties/events/receptions

The club facilities of the bar/kitchen and function room are available for hire (€100) for any private functions.  Non-members are welcome to avail of hiring. 

How to get a court

For normal (non-tournament) playing of tennis, club members usually pre-arrange games with other members. 

The club has a sign-in queuing system for courts

Players MUST sign in both when arriving in lobby (time in) and leaving for an assigned court (time out)

Please be aware that there is a queuing system for courts. Make sure that it is your turn before going on court.

For singles: Time allowed on court is one hour from time out. A court cannot be taken until both players have arrived to play.

For doubles: Time allowed on court is 1.5 hours from time out. A court cannot be taken before two people of the four playing have arrived to play.  Court time starts from time out, irrespective of whether there are two or more people on court.

Lights

If needed, lights are paid before going on court. Check which court you are going to and put the money into the relevant power meter on the wall. If you are waiting for a court that has on already, do not let the time run out on the meter (as it takes lights 10 mins to re-heat again once they go off).  Put your money in the meter at one or two minutes left and go down to court to let the players know.   

Playing code

As a new member a playing code should have been attached to your membership form.  If you did not get one please download it from the website in the new membership forms section (it is attached to the new member form). 

Bringing guests to club

If you have a guest that you want to play tennis with, you/they must pay green fees.  The green fees are listed in the window of the club.  Green fees can be paid in bar or put in an envelope and put into the green fees box.  Members are very welcome to bring guests into the club bar. 

Coaching

There are a number of coaches in the club.  Please see board for contact details and costs.  You must be a member to avail of coaching.