Events
Dates for 2026:
EVENTS CALENDAR 2026
| Date | Event | Detail |
| January | Start of new Doubles Ladder | See information on website/newsletter |
| 9th March | AGM Committee Room at the Community Centre 8pm., ROOM IS BOOKED | All members welcome |
| 22nd March
| Spruce Up day 12 noon - finish (after social) Lots of jobs: club house - repairs, painting, gardening, cleaning, and getting ready for Easter / summer | Jobs can be found for everyone -weeding, gardening, repairs etc, many hands make light work |
| April | Semi-finals and Finals of Singles ladder | Dates to be arranged by players |
| April | Summer leagues commence | Seniors, ladies, men’s, mixed Speak to John Bright (match sec), captains Adrian Bonnett, Teresa Ravenscoft, or Andy Dowsett for more info, if interested |
| 26th April | Sunday morning ‘American’ event 10-1 pm | * |
| 16th May | Saturday afternoon ‘American event 2-5pm | * |
| 7th June | Sunday morning ‘American’ event 10-1 pm | * |
| 9th August
| Special Yoga session at the club hosted by Nicky/Steve @ Brentwood Bliss Yoga 9-10am Sunday morning ‘American’ event 10-1pm | Everyone welcome to both Yoga and American
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| 5th Sept | Junior Championship morning 9-2 | First day of Junior coaching for the Autumn and all welcome – Food drinks, BBQ; parent & child events |
| 6th Sept | Club Championship Finals day 10 am start | A great relaxed day, food drinks & BYO for the BBQ |
| October | Winter leagues commence | Ladies, men’s, mixed. Speak to contacts above, if interested |
| 10th October
| IFTC Quiz or Race night at the Community Centre 7pm | Bring friends, family neighbours for a fun night |
| 18th October | WEAR IT PINK charity ‘American’ event 10-1pm | All proceeds for Breast Cancer, everyone welcome |
| 20st December
| Xmas Social with Festive attire & drinks 10-1
| Tennis - wearing your Christmas best and eating your body weight in Xmas treats |
- Don’t forget Social Sessions - everyone welcome Tuesday eve, Friday evening, Saturday pm, Sunday am & pm
- American Events: These are fun mix-in events and the scores are accumulated over the season, and a champion declared. Everyone is welcome to participate, so come along. What’s not to like? Play some tennis and enjoy the company of fellow members while having some coffee & great homemade cakes. Events are £5 to attend, all food and drink included. October Pink event - all money to “Breast Cancer Now”.
JUNIOR COACHING COURSES ALL AVAILABLE TO BOOK ON WEBSITE FOR JANUARY TO MARCH TERM NOW
- Junior Holiday Camps 2026 ALL AVAILABLE NOW TO BOOK VIA THE WEBSITE
| Month | Dates | £35 member £50 non-member 9-2pm |
| March | 31st | Prices same as last year – held for 3 years |
| April | 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 |
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| July | 28, 29, 30 |
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| August | 11,12,13,25,26,27 |
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2025 - Xmas Social!
Important note: To promote the tennis club, we do take photographs of children and adults participating in coaching and events at the club. These pictures may be displayed (without names) on our website and social media platforms. We aim to abide by the information in our Photography and Filming Policy, which can be found on our website in the “club policies” section. After use, images will be deleted from the device they were taken on. Should you wish to not have an image of yourself or your child taken and shared please make this known in writing to ingatestonetennis@hotmail.co.uk
The welfare officer Jessica Bonnett is also available to chat to on 07870 279625 jessica.bonnett@me.com.