FAQs Adults
Can I try before I join?
Yes, anyone interested in joining the Club may come and join in our club sessions, up to 3 times for £5 per session. This cost will be deducted from the membership fee if you decide to join. Please contact the club at http://budetennisclub@gmail.com to arrange a time suitable for you to come down and play.
How much is the membership?
The fees and categories are set by Budehaven Recreation Ground, who own the courts, each year, running from 1st April to 31st March.
For the 2026/2027 season the fees are:
Adults - £180
Student - £80
Junior - £40
Parent/playing - £40
Can I join mid season?
It may be possible, if you are a local resident and are intending to join the following membership year. Please contact us at budetennisclub@gmail.com to discuss.
How can I pay my membership?
You can BACS it to the club account – TSB Bude Tennis Club - account number 00535463 sort code 30-91-41. Please put your full name as the reference. Alternatively, you can pay by cheque, payable to Bude Tennis Club, and post it in the slot to the left of the microwave.
When can we play?
As mentioned above, the courts are owned and managed by BudeHaven Recreation Ground.
Club Sessions
Four courts are available for club use every day from 4.00 – 6.00pm for Juniors and from 6.00pm * for Adults.
For play earlier in the day, would all members please ask permission form the groundsman or REC staff.
Please remember that during the day if a court is required by the REC for the general public, Club members must vacate the court or pay the full court fee.
Monday - Club Tennis (from 6.00pm * mixing in social play & from 7.00pm flexible play)
Tuesday - Ladies night from 6.00pm * Coach has use of 1 floodlight court from 4 - 10pm
Wednesday - Men's night from 6.00pm * (and Ladies Team players) Coach has use of 1 floodlight court from 4 - 10pm
Thursday morning - Mixing in social tennis from 9.30 – 11.00am (8.30 – 10.00am during summer holidays)
Thursday evening - Club Tennis (from 6.00pm * mixing in social play & from 7.00pm flexible play) Coach has use of 2 floodlight courts from 4 - 10pm
Friday – Flexible play from 6.00pm * - fix yourself a doubles or singles Coach has use of 2 floodlight courts from 4 - 10pm
Saturday - Mixing in social tennis from 9.30 – 11.00am (8.30 – 10.00am during summer holidays)
Sunday - Flexible play from 6.00pm * - fix yourself a doubles or singles
* from the end of October to the end of March, evening sessions start at 5pm
How come there are social sessions scheduled for Thursday and Saturday mornings then?
Because BHRG have kindly agreed that we can schedule these but it is still subject to obtaining permission from the groundsmen (Andrew) or the kiosk staff before you go on court and on every occasion.
Can I play during the day?
Yes, but only if you check that it is fine with the groundsmen or kiosk staff, as above, before you go onto the court and on every occasion. The club is not licensed to play during the day and therefore it is their decision. However, they are very accommodating and to our knowledge permission has never been denied.
How can I get access to the courts and clubhouse, out of hours?
Once you have paid your membership fee, you can pay for a key for the courts and/or the clubhouse - at the moment they cost £5.50 each.
Can I play during the summer holidays?
Day-time court usage is restricted during the summer school holidays and we are asked to vacate the courts by 10.00am, including Thursday and Saturday morning social tennis. Evening social tennis carries on as normal.
How do I know what events are planned for the club?
Details of Club events are sent by email and WhatsApp. WhatsApp is used by the majority of the members, not only for general information but information on the weather and if tennis is likely to take place or not!
Does the Club have floodlights and how do I pay for my usage of them?
Yes, four floodlit courts are available to members every evening. There is a charge of £2.00 per person for social sessions when the floodlights are used and there is a charge of £2.00 per person per ½ hour when the floodlights are used outside of social sessions. This is on an honesty basis with payments recorded in the book in the clubroom, placed in a money bag and posted in the slot to the left of the microwave.
Can visitors play and how do they pay?
Yes, visitors of members are welcome to play with the Club at a cost of £5 per session, during social tennis time. If visitors play with you outside of social tennis time they need to pay a percentage of the BHRG court fee, which should be paid directly to the kiosk.
Can I park my car at the tennis courts?
Yes, there are limited spaces between the tennis courts and the Methodist Church. You can use these spaces for free when you are playing tennis or visiting the club for a social event. Please try not to use these spaces at any other time.
Can I organise some personal coaching?
Yes, we have a Level 4 tennis coach Inga Ziemina. You can contact Inga for more information on individual and group coaching on 07824 726838 or http://IngasTennisSchool@gmail.com