Northern Aces Membership
Northern Aces welcomes membership from people over the age of sixteen, who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered and those individuals who accept and support the needs of such a group.
To become a Northern Aces member, tennis players must attend 3 Saturday Sessions as a guest. Application to join the Group must then be made to the Committee. If the Committee consider that the player is of a suitable standard and would make a positive contribution to the Group, the Committee will then invite the player to become a member.
Members are encouraged to take an active part in the operation and development of Northern Aces, by volunteering at events and by participating and voting at the AGM.
For the safety, comfort and enjoyment of all Northern Aces members, members are expected to abide by the Group rules and Code of Conduct.
Playing Fees and Charges
Playing fees are agreed on an annual basis at the AGM. Annual membership is currently £20. Members can enjoy a wide range of membership benefits and entitlement to play at the Weekly Sessions at a reduced rate.
Northern Aces is a non-profit making group and aims to break even, accordingly all tournaments are prices so as to cover costs and be affordable to members.
Weekly Sessions
The cost of play for a standard member is currently £6 per session, or £5 per session if vouchers are bought in advance. A minimum of 4 vouchers must be purchased together. An extra voucher is given if 10 vouchers are bought at once (at a cost of £50); two extra vouchers are given if 20 vouchers are bought at once (at a cost of £100) etc. Vouchers should be paid for by cheque.
The cost of play for students and unemployed members is £5 per session. Evidence of eligibility for a reduced rate should be presented at membership renewal time. (Members are expected to inform the Committee as soon as they are no longer eligible for a reduced rate). Students and unemployed members can buy vouchers for £4 a session, with the same conditions applying for multiple vouchers as above.
Guests, ie non-members, pay at the rate of £7 per week in cash, irrespective of status. Guests are only able to play for a maximum of 3 sessions before membership is required.
Tournaments Fees
Tournaments fees can vary depending on length of the tournaments and number of enterants. Please see specific tournament details for more information.
Insurance
Northern Aces is covered by public liability insurance for the activities it provides. However, the personal belongings of players are not covered and it is recommended that players take out their own insurance should they consider personal cover is required.