It’s fantastic that you are considering becoming a member of Carlton Gardens Tennis Club!

If something hasn’t been covered here, please speak with one of the Committee members at the Club or send an email to cgtcmembers@gmail.com. 

DO I HAVE TO BE A CLUB MEMBER TO PLAY TENNIS AT THE COURTS?
No. The general public can book a court and non-members are welcome to join in the Club’s organised social tennis sessions. The decision to become a member is really up to you and your circumstances.

ARE THERE ANY EXPECTATIONS OF ME AS A MEMBER?
Yes, these are outlined in our by-laws which are reviewed regularly by the Committee and are available to view on this page.

While these are rules which we expect our members to uphold, we ask that everyone who visits the club meets these expectations. By submitting a membership application you are agreeing to abide by these by-laws so it’s important that you understand what is expected of you - in particular to topics covered by these laws:
- code of conduct
- court bookings
- guests to pay pro rata
- absences long term

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BECOMING A MEMBER?
Like joining any sporting club, if you play regularly it is generally less expensive for you to play.
Being a member widens the opportunity to build your network of friends and generally increase your options to play tennis more often.  
Membership also makes you feel that you are contributing to the success of our not-for-profit club and the voluntary service it delivers to the community.

Other benefits include:

• Invited to attend and eligible to vote at the Annual General Meeting (generally held on the first Sunday in May).
• Invite to the Christmas party and other social functions held throughout the year.
• A member plays free of charge for court hire (pro rata should you be playing with a guest).
• Discounted costs for participation in organised social tennis.
• Free participation in the Sunday morning members only sessions.

WHAT IF I WANT TO BOOK A COURT TO PLAY WITH GUESTS (NON-MEMBERS)?
Our by-laws state: When a member shares the use of a court with non-member/s, the non-member/s are required to pay on a pro rata basis. For example, if a member and three non-members use a court, the member plays free of charge and the non-members pay three-quarters of the court hire fees applicable to the general public.

The Book A Court system is set up for this and you are welcome to bring guests (non-members) to play but they need to pay for proportional use of the court. This is an honour system which we expect our members to support and is easily managed in the Book A Court system.

For example, the free member usage is pro-rata based on the $25/hour cost - where a member plays for free.
• 2 members and 2 guests - the court hire cost is $12.50/hr
• 1 member and 3 guests - the court hire cost is $18.75/hr

WHAT ARE THE MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES AND FEES?

Each year the CGTC Committee sets the membership fees and subs for the following year. Please see the Member Pricing page for the latest fee schedules and joining fees.

WHAT CHANGES WHEN A JUNIOR MEMBER TURNS 18 YEARS OF AGE?
In the case of a Junior member, the member automatically becomes eligible for Adult membership without paying a joining fee at the next renewal date for all members.
For a Family member, the membership is unchanged if the subject member has been a member for more than one year (unbroken). Otherwise, the subject member becomes eligible for Adult membership without paying a joining fee at the next renewal date for all members. There may be a knock on effect upon the residual Family membership.

HOW DO I RENEW MY MEMBERSHIP?

You will be notified by email in the lead up to the new financial year on any changes in membership fees and with instructions on how to make renewal payments.
As it’s a relatively simple renewal process we allow a small window of grace before to complete renewals. If renewals are not completed within this period, free court bookings for non-current members will be cut off.

I'VE SUBMITTED MY APPLICATION, WHAT HAPPENS NOW?
1. Once you have emailed your signed form to cgtcmembers@gmail.com, you will receive an email confirming that we’ve received your application.
2. The CGTC Committee considers your application (this can take a few weeks).
3. If successful, the Membership Secretary will email you details on how to set up a ClubSpark account and make payment (via credit card or bank transfer).
4. Once the payment is received, your membership will be activated in ClubSpark and your account set up on the Book A Court system.
6. You will receive a welcome and confirmation email with all the relevant links and details.
7. Yay, you’re now a member. We’ll see you on court!!