Bridport Tennis Club
(Affiliated to the LTA - Lawn Tennis Association)
| Plottingham Playing Fields | |
| West Street | |
| Bridport | |
| Dorset |
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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
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| 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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