I am a beginner will I feel out of place?

There are a wide range of abilities from complete beginner to national level players. The plan is to arrange coaching each week so the beginners can learn the basics and start to play matches. You will be made welcome and there will be lots of other beginners there.

Will there be any coaching?

Yes, we have several coaches at the club and coaching will be available for all players present. Individual coaching sessions may also be arranged.

Will I need a partner?

No, just turn up. We swap partners so we all get to know each other and get more experience of difference styles of play. There will be people of a similar level to yourself to play with.

I am a good player is it worth my time?

There are a group of good players, certainly enough to form a reasonable team

Is it all going to be expensive?

Your contribution would help fund the coaching and go towards organising one or two away trips during the year.

Do I need lots of equipment?

You will need a pair of non marking trainers and the use of a tennis racquet. Apart from this any shorts, T shirts and light jacket would do. However we do require that the clothing be of pastel colours and they cannot have emblems/logos of football teams etc. There should be racquets which you can borrow to get started if you don't have one. Tennis balls are supplied for you to play with.

Where is a good place to buy racquets?

If anyone is considering getting a new racquet at an affordable price try these websites: www.directsports.com & www.tennisnuts.com.

Alternatively try almost any sports shop such as JJB.