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The members are a good bunch, and they will always pass on their appreciation, which is always nice to hear because they are the ones that play on them all the time
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they will always let you know their appreciation, which is always nice to hear because they are the ones that play on them all the time. And when we have our big events, people come from all over the country, and they appreciate the courts as well. It’s great to get feedback like that.” “I’m not sure where the next level up is, but I think we just need to keep doing what we are doing. The club may decide they want to koro the courts or the LTA may suggest it. At Frinton, the courts are set in four blocks, and they had three of those koroed off and started again.”
What’s in the shed? John Deere 2036R tractor with bucket Toro Greensmaster 1000 x 2
Dennis G-series cassette mower with all cassettes Linemarker
Allett BJB42 scarifier John Deere Aercore Rink SP950 topdresser Hardi 200l sprayer
Hayter Heritage rotary mower Sisis slitter
“One thing that would improve the courts is having an irrigation system put in. We have a couple of connections for hoses along the bank at the back of the courts, and we have a long hose and a travelling sprinkler which isn't a great way to do it because, sometimes, the sprinkler will get stuck crteating a massive puddle on there.” “The technology is obviously there to do things like that with app-controlled systems, but because of the weather and only being
open six months of the year, the club isn’t likely to pay for it.” “You can’t beat natural rain, but last year was probably the hardest since I’ve been here in terms of keeping the courts alive. The heat came at the wrong time for us because it was leading up to a tournament, so the courts were really dry and being played on no end, so we didn’t get a chance to irrigate because the system is too slow.” The club isn’t afraid to invest when needed, and the quality of the courts is as much a credit to them as it is Matthew. They listen to his opinion, support his decisions and have a membership that does the same. Because of that, they have put Cromer on the lawn tennis map amongst some of the most renowned venues in England and will continue to stay so using Matthew’s considered approach.
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