Page 10 - Silver Lakes August Issue 2023

ESTATE NEWS

A HAVEN FOR RACKET SPORTS ENTHUSIASTS

ilver Lakes is not only renowned for
its golfing facilities; the estate also
Soffers fantastic amenities for tennis
and squash enthusiasts. We’re talking state-
of-the-art courts, expert coaching and a
vibrant sporting community – all of which
makes Silver Lakes the ideal address for
players of all skill levels.

TENNIS
Silver Lakes boasts top-tier tennis courts
featuring well-maintained surfaces and
excellent playing conditions. The courts are
designed to meet international standards,
ensuring an enjoyable experience for other types of shoes are not permitted as onto your account at the Pro Shop. Then
players. they will cause damage to the court flooring. confirm your booking at the squash system,
Barefoot play is not permitted. Should you and the lights will automatically switch on
How to book a tennis court: play on court with the incorrect shoes, you after your confirmation.
To book a tennis court at Silver Lakes, you will be liable for a R1 000 fine.
can use the convenient online booking Squash rules:
system available on the estate app or log Correct tennis racket: Adhering to established squash rules is
on to www.gobook.co.za. The system allows It is the player’s responsibility to make sure paramount at Silver Lakes. These rules
you to select the desired date, time and that he or she is playing with a tennis racket. typically cover aspects such as safety
duration of your play, making it easy to No other racket will be allowed. guidelines, proper equipment usage,
secure a court that suits your schedule. fair play principles, and court etiquette.
NO EATING OR DRINKING ON COURT: Following these rules helps maintain a fair
Playing at night and lighting on the court: Please drink your energy drinks off the and enjoyable experience for all players.
For those who prefer playing tennis at night, court. No food may be consumed or taken
the tennis courts at Silver Lakes are equipped onto the courts. Should any players be Correct footwear:
with advanced lighting systems. All you caught eating or drinking on court, they will Only players wearing proper squash shoes
need to do is ensure that you have loaded be liable for a R500 fine. are permitted to use the courts. These are
funds onto your account at the Pro Shop. shoes that have gum soles. All other types
Then confirm your booking at the tennis SQUASH of shoes are not permitted as they will cause
hut system, and the lights will automatically Silver Lakes features modern squash courts damage to the court flooring. Barefoot play
switch on after the confirmation. equipped with high-quality surfaces and is not permitted. Should you play on court
excellent playing conditions. The courts are with the incorrect shoes, you will be liable
Tennis court rules: designed to meet international standards, for a R1 000 fine.
To maintain a safe and enjoyable providing an enjoyable squash experience.
environment, Silver Lakes has specific rules STRICTLY NO WORN-OUT GRIPS:
for tennis court usage. These rules typically How to book a squash court: It is the player’s responsibility to check
include regulations regarding appropriate To book a squash court at Silver Lakes, you their grips before playing. The fragments of
attire, proper conduct, court reservation can use the online booking system provided worn-out grips may cause damage to the
protocols, and adherence to fair play on the estate app or just visit www.gobook. court flooring.
principles. co.za. The booking system enables you
to select your preferred date, time and NO EATING OR DRINKING ON COURT:
Correct footwear: duration of your squash session. Please drink your water or other beverage
Only players wearing proper tennis shoes off the court. Liquid spilt on the floors
are permitted to use the courts – they’re Lighting on the court: causes severe damage to the floors. No
lace-up shoes with vulcanised rubber soles As squash is played indoors, the squash food may be consumed or taken onto the
and lightweight uppers, typically made of courts at Silver Lakes are equipped with courts. Should any players be caught eating
canvas or another textile. A running shoe advanced lighting systems. All you need to or drinking on court, they will be liable for
with rubber soles will also be allowed. All do is ensure that you have loaded funds a R500 fine.

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