At Hillside LTC we have a wide range of tennis and social events for all ages. A few of them are shown on this page but a lot more goes on at the club. Why not join us and make some new friends!
Competitive Tennis Events
A good range of both serious and fun tournaments are organised throughout the year, details will be added here a couple of weeks before each event. You can download the HLTC Tournament Rules here and a copy is displayed on the clubhouse notice board.
Details of adult and junior Southport & District League tennis are on our Club Activities pages. League fixtures are shown on the League Planner website. If you would like to be considered for team selection, please contact one of our Club Captains - see our Contact Us page. Autumn League matches in 2023 started in the week commencing 11th September.
Marcus Tournament - This is a mixed doubles tournament played over several weeks starting mid-September. You enter individually and there is a seeded random draw for a partner. The Final will be on Saturday 26th October at 3pm and you must be available for this if you enter. Entry is open to all adult playing members and to all juniors that have played for adult teams. More details are in the HLTC Tournament Rules. To enter, either use the sign-up sheet in the clubhouse or the entry form at the bottom of this page. Entry is free!
Wardle Tournament - This will take place on Sunday 17th November starting at 2.30pm. This is a mixed doubles tournament that you enter with a partner and your combined ages must add up to at least 90. Format will be Round Robins, semi-finals and final, all short sets. More details of how to sign-up nearer the time.
Social Tennis Events
Charity American Tournament – on Sunday 22nd September from 2.30pm to around 5pm there will be a charity American Tournament in aid of Young Lives vs Cancer. Entry will be £5 which will go to the charity. You can also donate to this great cause even if you don't wish to play in the American Tournament. Click here: Charity American Tournament or on the link at the bottom of this page to sign up or to make a donation.
Tennis Supper – Friday 4th October there will be mix-in tennis from 6.30pm followed by supper and a quiz in the clubhouse. All members and their families are welcome to join in with the supper and quiz. All playing adult members or juniors who have played for adult teams are welcome to join in with the tennis. More details of cost and how to sign up nearer the time.
Junior clubnights – every Friday after school. The first hour (from 4.30pm to 5.30pm) is for junior school age children and parents need to stay, the second hour (from 5.30pm to 6.30pm is for senior school age children (up to 16) and parents are very welcome to stay. All sessions are run by an LTA registered coach and comprise lots of fun, tennis related, games. Cost is £1 for club members and £3 for non-members. Raquets and balls can be provided, you just need some suitable tennis shoes.
Senior club "mix-in" sessions are on Wednesday evenings (from 6.30pm-9pm). The first hour is drills and coaching with our Head Coach, Mike Taylor, at a cost of £3 each, and that is followed by mix-in tennis. All adult (playing) club members are welcome to come and mix-in at these sessions. Juniors who have played for adult teams or been invited to adult group coaching are also welcome.
Court 5 is also reserved on Sunday afternoons from 2.30pm until 5.15pm for anyone who wishes to come along and "mix in" or to use the practice fence or ball machine.
Ladies Tennis Afternoons – these take place bi-weekly on alternate Saturdays from 2pm to 4pm. The dates can be found by looking at our Court Booking page. More details can be obtained from Rachel Miles.
Events with external participants
The following events have been organised by Issie as part of our engagement with the local community, they will promote the club and will hopefully lead to an increase in membership:
30th September – visit from local Brownies
7th & 14th October – visit from local Cub Scouts.