Monday and Thursday daytime sessions
Please note: if you plan to arrive after 9:40, please call or text 0477 617 741 so that we can add you to the list of players and allocate you to a suitable table.
We use a handicap system, which allows players of different abilities to play each other fairly. Because of this, a game is won with 21 points. New players are allocated an initial handicap, based on an assessment by a committee member.
Only players above a minimum level of ability can join the Monday and Thursday morning sessions, as these involve organised matches. Players who do not achieve the minimum level are advised to join the Tuesday morning sessions (see below), where free coaching is available.
At the end of each competition season (approximately 12 weeks), or sooner if appropriate, handicaps are adjusted according to the results of all games.
For each competition season you can choose to play socially, or join a team for the competition. In either case teams, consisting of two players, play each other.
Social play
At each session the committee will allocate you a partner and an opposing team. Your partner will be different each time. Play consists of
- One doubles set
- Two singles sets for each player
Each set comprises the best of 3 games.
Competition play
Just before the beginning of the competition season the committee will allocate you a permanent partner for the season. At each session your team will play one of the other teams in the same grade (A or B grade). Play consists of
- One doubles set
- Two singles sets for each player
Each set comprises the best of 3 games.
Finals are played after 12 weeks and trophies are awarded to the grand final winners and runners-up.
Order of events
- Casual play from 9 am to 10 am
- Match play (social or competition) from 10 am until finished
- Casual play until 1 pm
Tuesday morning sessions
These are casual sessions: arrive any time between 9:30 and 12 noon and play with whomever you like. Free coaching is available. The coaching is suitable for beginners only.
During busy times you are expected to share the table with three other players.