We, the members of the club, respectfully oppose the decision to replace our existing clay courts with synthetic surfaces without first consulting the membership or putting the proposal to a vote. This is a significant financial decision involving the use of club funds (money contributed by the members themselves) and one that should never be made by a small committee without broader member input. Our existing clay courts (Courts 1 and 2) remain in good condition and require only minor maintenance, making their replacement an unnecessary and potentially wasteful expense when ongoing upkeep would be a more cost effective alternative. Beyond the financial implications, clay courts provide valuable playing and training opportunities, particularly for junior development, allowing younger players to practice on the surface they may encounter in competition. We believe members deserve a voice in decisions that fundamentally affect their club, its facilities and its future. We therefore call on the committee to pause the proposed resurfacing,  consult the membership and allow members to have a say before any irreversible action is taken. Our club belongs to its members, and decisions of this significance should be made with them, not without them.