Fortis Green Tennis Club

All ages, all abilities, social members...Everyone is welcome

Four shale courts in a secluded garden setting...

Tucked away from the busy shopping centres of Muswell Hill and East Finchley is our charming small tennis club, in a secluded garden setting next to Cherry Tree Wood. We have four shale courts, which are rarely crowded apart from the social Club Sessions on Saturday afternoons and Wednesday evening. The Club season usually runs from April to mid-December, but with the changing climate we can get some use from the courts during the winter months, frosts and rainfall permitting. Our standard of play is enthusiastic club levels.

We run a number of American, Singles/Mixed/Doubles tournaments as well as a Ladder throughout the season. We also encourage WhatsApp groups so players of any standard can find an opportunity to play.

Coaching is available, both individually and in groups. There are popular drop-in sessions for adults keen to improve their skills and a comprehensive junior programme, aligned with school terms and LTA Youth program.

The heart of the Club is the Saturday afternoon Club sessions. Typically, there are three, one and half hour playing sessions with a break for afternoon tea after two sessions which adds to the social atmosphere. We keep one court free for drop in play to accommodate members who can only commit at the last minute. We welcome potential members to come down and meet us on these Saturdays and have a look around the Club.  New members can also come and see the Club sessions and see if they want to sign up.

Our clubhouse and setting make for a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. It’s a members-run club, with a good sense of community. The courts are maintained by two regular groundsmen and other work is contracted out. But as shale courts need a lot of love, we also do some of our own maintenance and we rely on members to take care of the courts before and after they play (as required), and to help out for a few hours at pre-season working parties. It’s good for fitness!

The club location makes it ideal for tennis enthusiasts of any level based in the popular areas of East Finchley and Muswell Hill. Most of our members live in surrounding residential roads and find it convenient to walk to the club. The excellent atmosphere and people-bonding that occurs means that members who have subsequently moved further afield often retain their membership. They just can’t leave! We also encourage members who are reluctantly giving up the game to stay on as social members to enjoy the Club Saturday teas and chat and our peaceful green space.