Bridport Tennis Club

(Affiliated to the LTA - Lawn Tennis Association)

  Plottingham Playing Fields
  West Street
  Bridport
  Dorset

 

Courts by Day Courts By Floodlight

Courts by Day

Courts By Floodlight

Location

The courts are situated just behind Bridport Bus Station approx. 2 ½ miles from Burton Bradstock.

About the Club

The Bridport Tennis Club has a very active membership of approximately 120 including junior members. We hold several singles and doubles tournaments through the year.  We have 3 mixed, 2 ladies, 1 men's and 2 junior teams competing in the Yeovil and District Lawn Tennis League.  Our club nights are also extremely popular.

During the year we arrange various social events.

The Club does not have a  "playing in" standard policy and welcomes new members. Non members are also welcome to hire the courts.

Facilities

2   Hard Tennis Courts with all weather surfaces and floodlighting.

Court Hire to non members

Courts open to the public Mondays - Fridays Dawn to 4.00pm and Saturday Afternoons

Booking through Bridport Sports Shop, 31 East Street, Bridport Tel 01308 427 432

Court Fees: at £4.00 per hour plus returnable deposit of £5.00

Main Officers

    Tel
Chairman Mr Michael Sutton 01308 424 375
Secretary Miss Ann Prior 01308 422 927
Treasurer Mrs Hilary Ashby 01308 420658

Membership

New members always welcome. Contact Secretary or Treasurer for more information.

Club Membership Subscription

(April 1 2003- March 31 2004)

Class Cost per annum
A Adults (21+ years) £55.00   (£50 if paid before 31st May)
A1 New Adults  £50.00   (to be paid on joining)
B Intermediate (16-20) or full time students £27.00
C Junior (up to 15 years) £14.00
D Junior with parent member £12.50

Family Membership. 10% is deducted from the total membership fee for a family provided it comprises a minimum of three members, one being an adult and all joining at the same time.

The above subscriptions to be reviewed April 1st 2004

Payments by cheque etc. payable to "Bridport Tennis Club" and sent to the Treasurer or pay at the Bridport Sports Shop, 31 East Street, Bridport.

 

Adult Winter Programme - Club Sessions

Saturday mornings and Sundays all day.

Winter tournaments (First Sunday in the month)

 

Adult Summer Programme - Club Sessions

Tuesdays and Friday nights from 6.00pm onwards.

Sunday Mornings 10.00am - 12 noon

Summer Tournament (First Sunday in the Month)

Court Schedule (2003 - 2004)

DAY TIME TYPE OF PLAY
MONDAY Dawn - 4pm
4pm - 5pm
5pm - 6pm
6pm - Close
Public use bookable
Junior coaching (age 5 / 6)
Junior coaching (age 9 /10)
League Matches (mixed B / C) (May till early August) 
TUESDAY Dawn - 4pm
4pm - 5pm
5pm - 6pm
6pm - Close
Public use bookable
Junior Priority
Junior coaching ( age 7 / 8)
Adult Club Session
WEDNESDAY Dawn - 4pm
4pm - 6pm
6pm - Close
Public use bookable
Junior Priority
League Matches (mixed A or men's) (May till early August)
THURSDAY Dawn - 4pm
4pm - 6pm
6pm - Close
Public use bookable
Juniors
League Matches (ladies A / B) (May till early August)
FRIDAY Dawn - 4pm
4pm - 5pm
5pm - 6pm
6pm - Close
Public use bookable
Junior Priority
Junior coaching advanced
Adult Club Evening
SATURDAY Dawn - 9am
9am - 10am
10am - 11am 
11am - 12 noon
12 noon - 5pm
5pm - Close
Bookable
Junior Coaching - Intermediate (U13)
Junior Coaching - Intermediate (U16)
Junior Coaching - Beginners (10+)
Public use bookable
Bookable 
SUNDAY Dawn - 10am
10am - 12 noon
12 noon - 2pm
2pm - 5pm
5pm - 6-30pm
6-30pm - 8pm

8pm - 10pm
Bookable
Adult Club Session
Bookable
League matches (Juniors)
Bookable
Adult coaching - Beginners (6 April - 22 June)
Bookable (From 29th June)
Bookable 

NOTE

"Public use bookable" means that the courts can be used by the general public or can be booked by club members at Bridport Sports, 31 East Street, Bridport.  01308 427 432.  

Bookings by the general public take precedence over club members bookings on Mon - Fri from 9am until 4pm and on Sat afternoons from 2pm until 6pm.  

Coaching

Club Coach
Alan Cash Tel 01308 425210: Experienced LTA licensed coach

 

Individual and group coaching sessions available midweek and weekdays for beginners and players of all standards. Available to non members.

  Mini tennis and group sessions for juniors are run throughout the year.  

 

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