Hale Gardens Lawn Tennis Club

Club sessions 

Current club members* are welcome to attend club sessions as part of their membership.

Please see below the sessions that are offered and the description of "Playing standards". 

As a guide, most mix-in players are of intermediate to advanced standard. 

Coaches are happy to advise on suitable sessions for new players. 

Players are required to supply their own balls. (Ex-match balls can be purchased from the club for £2.50 a tube) 

Monday Evenings                7pm                                     

Thursday Evenings              7pm                                      

Saturday evenings:             2pm to 5pm and then 5pm to 7pm.   The bar is often open after the evening session. 

Depending on numbers, sessions are either 20 minute timed sets or full sets.

Players organise themselves or use an app for selecting partners with player groups switching after each set, as available.                 

A mix-in What's App group is available for members to join to hear about attendance at the various sessions. 

Court 1 is bookable at all times unless a league match has been scheduled during a mix in session.

Playing Standards

Beginner              This means you’ve never played, just started playing, haven’t picked up a racket for years or are still working on the basics of your game.

Improver             You know the basic techniques and are able to keep a rally going, however, you still make quite a few mistakes and you may find serving difficult.

Intermediate      You play fairly regularly and your technique is solid. You use some tactical play but struggle a little when putting together points against advanced players.

Advanced            You have played a lot of tennis over many years. Serving with spin, placement and power are part of your game. You can rally consistently and create opportunities to win points off both your forehand and backhand. You compete regularly or have the desire to do so.

If it’s difficult to make an objective self-rating; we recommend you ask a coach to decide for you.

*Current club members means:  adults with either a full, couples, family, country, 18-25yrs, or student membership. Juniors are not allowed to play at mix-in sessions unless they are invited after assessment by the Head Coach .