No one shall enter the Club premises other than members, temporary members and guests of members, except for dances, tournaments and other occasion, when permission may have been given by the Committee.
The Clubhouse and bar shall normally be open each morning from 9:30am until 1:30pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Each evening the clubhouse and bar will be open from 4pm until, at the very latest, 11pm. Sunday the clubhouse and bar will be open from 10am to 2pm. However, the Committee may, at their discretion, close the Clubhouse and bar or vary the above hours as circumstances demand.
No account shall be opened by anyone, nor credit given. Any member whose cheque is returned from the bank will be refused the facility of drawing money on a cheque from the Club, at the discretion of the Treasurer.
Membership categories include: Racket Sporting; Young Adults (valid for individuals aged 19-25); Students (with valid student ID); Juniors (valid for individuals aged 11-18); Mini (for individuals under 11 years of age); Family Sports; and Social members. Rates for each category are announced in the spring of each year going in to effect on 01 April of each
calendar year. The current rates are available at https://fsc.mycourts.co.uk/index.asp?sid=246&id=537.
Children of members are permitted on the club premises subject to parental supervision.
Animals are not permitted on the Club premises or grounds at any time save that:
The tennis courts will be open for play on every day of the week from 7.00am till dusk or 9.00pm. in the case of floodlit courts. Any member of the Committee shall have the power at any time to close any of the courts due to weather conditions or for any other reason. All players shall wear non marking shoes and suitable sports clothing of any colour when on court. Rules relating to the use of courts may be laid down by the Tennis Sub-Committee from time to time.
The squash courts will be open for play on every day of the week from 7.00am until 10.00pm. Any member of the Committee shall have the power at any time to close any of the courts for any reason. All players shall wear non marking shoes and suitable sports clothing of any colour when on court. All junior players (under 19 years of age) must wear appropriate eye protection when on court in line with guidance from England Squash. Rules relating to the use of courts may be laid down by the Squash Sub Committee from time to time.
All Tennis and Squash courts must be booked in accordance with the Club’s booking rules. The rules for the booking and use of courts may be changed by the Committee from time to time.
The gym is operated by The Space Falmouth and requires a separate membership. All members must follow the rules and regulations as set out by management of The Space Falmouth.
Members and guests should park considerately in the areas provided and should not cause obstruction near entrances. The club cannot be responsible for loss or damage to vehicles using the car park. The parking of pedal cycles is not permitted inside the Club buildings. Cycles should be locked as the Club cannot be responsible for any loss or damage which may occur.
Members should not leave sports bags in a position which could cause obstruction to other members or near access or exit points. Valuables should not be left in changing rooms or left unattended. The Club cannot be responsible for any loss or theft which may take place.
No Member, or guest of the club/ member, may bring in alcohol onto the premises without agreement from the executive committee or bar staff. If agreed a £10 per bottle corkage fee must be paid on the day.
The committee may impose a total club lockdown for reasons of safety, banning all members from entering the grounds unless specifically permitted by the committee.
In accordance with the club’s privacy policy, members’ contact details are provided in the membership directory for the explicit purpose of enabling team matches to be organised, to enable members to book courts, and to enable members to arrange league matches at the club. For the avoidance of doubt, no member may provide access to the data held in the Members’ Directory to any persons or businesses outside of the club nor may they use it for any business unrelated to Falmouth Sports Club.
Guests of members, Non-member visitors and Local card holders are permitted to enter the club premises only during opening hours of the clubhouse and bar. All persons falling into any of these categories must check in at the bar before using the club and pay the appropriate fee, if applicable. Members with a guest are responsible for any costs, fees and damage incurred by said person and for their safety while at the club.
Members have five free guest of a member passes each membership year. These are per member not per guest. Once used up the member must pay £10 per court booked with a guest of a member, one court for squash/ racketball or up to three consecutive courts, on the same court, for tennis. Each guest pass allows up to four players for a tennis match, and two for squash, this includes the member bringing them in and must be accompanied by the member. If more guests are present then the free pass cannot be claimed and must pay the guest fee. Members must be present at the club at all times with their guest. The committee retain the right to change or remove any number of the free guest of member passes from a member at any point.
