2009 Australian Championships

Court Mowing and Practice Schedule

Practice

1. The agreed tournament practice times with the clubs are from 1.00pm to 4.00pm on the days nominated.
2. The players are expected to pay the normal green fees of the club at the time of these visits.
3. Players wanting to practice at clubs outside the agreed times must be arranged as that of a normal visitor.
4. Practice at Tempe (1.00pm to 4.00pm) Tuesday 17th March, will be restricted to players in the Gold Medal.
5. Visitors fees for practice are not expected at Tempe by the players in the Gold Medal.

Mowing

1. Mowing is an integral and important part of the Tournament.
2. Time has been allocated in the playing schedule for mowing.
3. Mowing has precedence over players wishing to practice.
4. The mowing is scheduled for a maximum interval of 3 days, and to best suit the play of the Tournament.
5. Most clubs courts are mown once before the playing days.
6. Tempe, Sutherland, Chatswood, Manly, Mosman and the RSGC courts will be mown during the playing days.
7. Mowing at Tempe on Thursday 19th March will prepare the courts for the last days play of the Gold Medal.
8. There will be no mowing at Tempe, Sutherland, Chatswood, Manly Sat. 21st pm/Sun 22nd am Men's/Women's to best complete R1 and R2.
9. The start of play at Tempe and Chatswood Mon. 23rd will be delayed to 8.30am, 9.00am and 9.30am.
10. The start of play at Sutherland and Manly Mon. 23rd may be delayed.
11. First Light ~ 6.35am, Sunrise ~7.00am, Sunset ~7.05pm, Last Light ~7.30pm.

Schedule

The following schedule has been determined from discussion with the participating clubs: