Hull YPI Lawn Tennis Club

Hello,

The Tennis Club is no longer operational due to health and safety of the tennis Courts.

The nearest Tennis club is Cottingham LTC which is only 2 miles away.

The Hull YPI was formed in 1860 with the generosity of Thomas Ferens MP, Politician  and philanthropist.

The Hull YPI Lawn Tennis Club was formed in 1906. It was set up as a charity and was run by Trustees.

The Hull YPI LTC along with other sports moved to its location on Chanterlands avenue in 1968.  The centre was opened by Sir Leo Shultz.

At this time there were 20 grass courts, 4 shale courts, 3 macadam. As well as tennis courts, there was also 3 bowling green, Cricket, Badminton courts, Squash courts, football, hockey pitches, indoor sports hall.

Over the years the Tennis Club hosted the Hull Tennis Tournament and Yorkshire Championships for many years, both sponsored by Arco.  Many Yorkshire juniors and internationals played at the  site including Yannick Noah (captain of the French Davis Cup), Barry Cowan former GB player, Katie O'Brien former British number 1, Kyle Edmund, Paul Jubb to name but a few.

YPI also hosted the Hull and Disrict league tournament in the 1980's
 

There were many successful Tennis coaches which also  led to producing a host of  successful juniors. In the 80's and 90's the club and coaching team had a reputation for being a hub for producing some of the best juniors in the whole of Yorkshire.

Since the 1960's to the present day the Tennis club has also won numerous senior events  in the Ladies, Men's and mixed doubles in the Hull and District Tennis League.

The Tennis Club is run by a committee of volunteers.

Since 2014 the whole sports and business site was purchased and is run and operated by LTS Leisure Ltd (company number 09020434).

They have neglected to maintain the tennis courts and are now in an unplayable condition.

This has led the club to close.