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well as keeping the members happy, it also gives him the chance to take advantage of warmer September weather for the renovation and avoid any cold snaps that could hamper growth.


Having the courts in prime condition has always been crucial for Cromer because of the tournaments they host. In county week, they host players from six counties and have constant tennis from 9.00am to 6.00pm. In junior week, play goes from 8.30am until it gets dark to facilitate 300 children and, during Norfolk senior week, which is in its 100th year at the club, 160 players use the courts. Attracting such large numbers to the town is important for the club and surrounding businesses, and the ability to host these events relies heavily on the grass courts and their ability to take a high amount of tennis. Matthew explained: “If the club didn’t


have the grass courts, it wouldn’t be thriving like it is because we wouldn’t get the tournaments we have or get tennis societies returning that have been coming here for years just to play on grass.” “Doing small things like rotating courts


makes a big difference throughout the season. The four near the clubhouse haven’t been played on for three days as they were getting a bit worn; it’s because players often go to the closest one, and I’d do the same, so we rotate them to keep the wear equal because you want them to all to be playing the same during the tournaments.” “Cromer is a big holiday destination, so people go online and look at the tennis club, and then they come down here and think ‘wow’. And there is a bit of a wow factor because a small town like Cromer has ten of the top grass courts in the country and it is a big draw for the town. For our junior week


If the club didn’t have the grass courts, it wouldn’t be thriving like it is because we wouldn’t get the tournaments we have or get tennis societies returning


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Four all weather courts complement the ten grass courts PC August/September 2019 75


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