Access keys and this site
We have extensively used access keys across this site to aid navigation, especially for those with access difficulties, who prefer to use a keyboard to navigate. You will see the access keys (keyboard shortcuts) underlined in all the main navigation elements, and they are listed below too:
General = r
Development = p
Performance = f
Junior Timetable = j
Adult Timetable = m
One to one = o
Tournaments = n
Schools = l
Holiday program = i
How we work = w
Our coaches = h
Our clubs = b
Events = v
Merchandise = d
Stringing = g
Full catalogue = u
Access Keys Page = a
Contact Us = c
Site Map = s
Copyright = y
Terms and conditions = t
How to use Access Keys
This depends on your operating system and the type and version of your browser, here are some common ones:
For a PC running Windows and using Internet Explorer version 5 or better:
Press and hold the ALT key, press the Access Key and then press ENTER.
For a PC running Windows but using Internet Explorer version 4 browsers
Press and hold the ALT key, press the Access Key of your choice.
For a PC running Windows and using Netscape v6+ or Mozilla (firefox):
Press and hold the ALT key, then press the Access Key of your choice.
For a Mac computer using Internet Explorer version 5 or better
Press and hold Control and then press the Access Key.
Please note, as browsers get better, support of Access Keys will get better and may even standardise. However, they are currently not supported by Opera or earlier versions of the above web browsers, and access key support can be a little flakey in some anyway.
Technology and browser settings.
Our site is standards compliant, fully accessible and built with XHTML and CSS and we recommend you view it with a standards compliant browser such as:
You can of course use any browser you wish including a handheld or wireless devise and any assistive technology you need to use. We are confident that our site will work perfectly well, although it may not look as good in older technologies, and non compliant devices.
We have minimised the use of Javascripts and other client side scripting so that users who are not Javascript enabled do not have usability or access issues. Where scripts are in place, we have deployed the <no script> tag to give access to alternative content or functionality.
Cookie Policy
We use cookies in a responsible manner to help you have an efficient, user friendly experience. Cookies enable us to recognise you next time you visit, and link your visits with any information you have given us. We never store personal data of any kind in a cookie, and will not share cookies or cookie information with anyone.
Deleting cookies on your machine
You can delete any cookies stored on your machine, in a number of ways:
Manually deleting cookies
You can manually delete any cookies on your machine, by navigating to the folder where they are stored, selecting the cookies you want to delete and then doing so. If you are a windows user you can do this using "windows explorer", and you will typically find the cookies in a folder called "cookies" which you will find in your named user folder which is inside the main "documents and settings" folder like this:
Using utilities software
You can also delete cookies using utilities software like Norton Systemworks. This is easier and more controllable as it allows you to decide which specific cookies you would like to delete and backs up your changes so you can roll back if you make a mistake.
Controlling your cookies
Cookies come in all shapes and sizes, most are pretty tasty, but some are just horrid! In the main there are 2 types 1st party and 3rd party. 1st party cookies are placed on your hard drive by the site you are visiting, and 3rd party cookies are, as the name suggests, placed by someone else's server, often an ad server or tracking tool.
You can easily configure your browser to control cookies that your browser allows to be stored on your machine, and you can ban 3rd party cookies and cookies from specific sites if you like. We recocommend that you accept 1st party cookies, but flag or block 3rd parties.