About this event

Date and time:

Sat, Apr 26 | 12:00 - 19:00



Description

Join us for an OPEN DAY CELEBRATION on Saturday April 26th 2025.

From NOON 'til NINE. 

Come and meet the coaching team and our enthusiastic members.

Open to all ages and abilities. Come as an individual, with a friend, or as a couple or family. 

Enjoy a warm welcome and experience the difference at our community sports hub for social fun and active health for tennis enthusiasts. 

Experience an active afternoon of tennis drills, coaching, cardio and a fun doubles tournament along with junior and family zones, plus a chance to try pickleball tennis. 

Enjoy the NEW hardcourts and Astro courts with LED floodlights (evening only!).

Rolling BBQ (£10 per head) from 2 pm, with refreshments from the bar and raffle prizes galore. 

Rackets and balls are provided. 

CELEBRATE WITH US.

FREE ENTRY. 

See you there.

 



Choose your sessions

Members' Morning - Adults and Children

Pre-arranged sessions for members and their children to enjoy regular Saturday morning tennis activity. Run by General Manager, Andrew Kettle, Head Coach, Rich Little, Coach, Joe Blethyn and others with organised sessions of all abilities.

Sat, Apr 26 08:00 - 12:00

Any age

Any gender

Free

Free play for warm ups - Courts 1-5

Registration for afternoon events is 13:00-13:45. Do come along earlier and warm up on one of the 5 courts allocated from noon 'til 13:00.

Sat, Apr 26 12:00 - 13:00

Any age

Any gender

Free

REGISTRATION - MEMBERS and VISITORS

Participants are requested to register to help the organisation and flow of the day. May we ask parents to register for their children.

Sat, Apr 26 13:00 - 13:45

> 18

Any gender

Free

Coaches briefing sessions

Our team of coaches will brief you on your chosen activity at 13:45 to enable a prompt start at 14:00. Please help the coaches and organise into the right group.

Sat, Apr 26 13:45 - 14:00

Any age

Any gender

Free

Drills, drills, drills - Courts 1 and 2

Run by Head Tennis Coach, Rich Little, this is an opportunity for member and visitor participants to join in fun sessions to hone their tennis skills. Rich will brief you on the day. There will be 4x 1 hour sessions over 2 courts.

Sat, Apr 26 14:00 - 15:00

> 14

Any gender

Free


Sat, Apr 26 15:00 - 16:00

> 14

Any gender

Free

Beat the coach - Courts 3 and 4

'Beat the coach' is a fun opportunity to join in one of two 1 hour group sessions to up your game. Individual and doubles hitting against the coach. The coaches will brief you on the day. And you'll get to try out the NEW Astro courts.

Sat, Apr 26 14:00 - 15:00

> 16

Any gender

Free

Junior Zone - Court 6

May we ask parents to support the junior coaches with attendance on court 6, the Junior Zone from 14:00 - 15:00. After this time the court will be designated a family zone where parents can play tennis and interact with their children.

Sat, Apr 26 14:00 - 15:00

4 - 16

Any gender

Free

Pickle Ball - Court 5

4x 1 hour sessions providing a chance to try Pickle Ball, a version of tennis with a difference for all ages and abilities. Under coach direction and guidance. Bats and balls provided.

Sat, Apr 26 14:00 - 15:00

> 8

Any gender

Free


Sat, Apr 26 15:00 - 16:00

> 8

Any gender

Free


Sat, Apr 26 16:00 - 17:00

> 8

Any gender

Free


Sat, Apr 26 17:00 - 18:00

> 8

Any gender

Free

ROLLING BBQ - Please reserve and pay £10 on the day

Please give us a guide as to your party's needs for the BBQ by reserving your food. There will also be cake from 11:00 and a paying bar all day with alcoholic, soft and hot drinks served by our tremendous team of volunteers.

Sat, Apr 26 14:00 - 19:00

Any age

Any gender

Free

Cardio Tennis - Andrew Kettle and Joe Blethyn - Courts 3 and 4

A high-intensity workout focusing on a range of tennis shots, with tips and techniques. Delivered by Andrew Kettle and Joe Blethyn, it's sure to be action-packed and great fun.

Sat, Apr 26 15:00 - 16:00

> 14

Any gender

Free

Family Zone - Court 6

A chance for parents and their children to play tennis together in a fun way after the Children's Zone activities.

Sat, Apr 26 16:00 - 16:45

Any age

Any gender

Free


Sat, Apr 26 16:45 - 17:30

Any age

Any gender

Free


Sat, Apr 26 17:30 - 18:15

Any age

Any gender

Free

Mixed Doubles Tournament - Socially Competitive - Courts 1-4

Having participated in one of the other previous drills, cardio or fun sessions this is a chance to compete with an element of serious fun. Briefing at 16:00, Head Coach, Rich Little will explain the format and rules. This US-style competition provides an opportunity to compete, mix in and play with different people. Points accumulate from each match won and the winners emerge to play in a final providing a great spectacle for everyone. The prize presentation will be at 18:00, followed by the Raffle.

Sat, Apr 26 16:00 - 18:00

< 16

Any gender

Free

Tournament prize presentation

Club Official to present the prize to the winners of the Mixed Doubles Tournament.

Sat, Apr 26 18:00 - 18:15

Any age

Any gender

Free

RAFFLE PRIZE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Members and local business give their time and gifts generously to help raise funds to support Bath Tennis Club, a not-for-profit community sports charity. Raffle tickets will be available throughout the day and your purchases are much appreciated.

Sat, Apr 26 18:15 - 18:45

Any age

Any gender

Free

Evening Entertainment

Talent beyond tennis ...

Sat, Apr 26 19:00 - 20:30

Any age

Any gender

Free





Where to find us

Bath Tennis Club
park lane, weston, bath, AVON BA1 2XQ

Need more information?

Contact: Andrew Kettle

Email: info@bathtc.co.uk

Phone: 01225425625





Venue facilities

  • Flood lights
  • Toilets

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