Not sure whether you want to become a member? Then come along a few times as a visitor to one of our social play sessions to see if you like us. We'll give you a warm welcome.
We have a range of membership categories including under-11s, under-18s, adults, students, veterans, couples and one and two-parent family groups.
Our membership year runs from 1st April to 31st March the following year.
HALF PRICE MEMBERSHIP PACKAGES ARE AVAILABLE FROM SEPTEMBER ( reduced prices are shown)
All packages can be purchased online using the links below - just keep scrolling down to the correct year
All Family membership packages receive a discount.
For any questions please contact us on ingatestonetennis@hotmail.co.uk
| Membership Package 24/25 | Fee |
| Adult | £94 |
| Adult Couple | £178 |
| Junior (12-18 yrs old) | £35 |
| Mini Junior (under 11 yrs old) | £20 |
| Student | £44 |
| Veteran (65+ yrs old) | £66 |
| Hitting Parent/Guardian | £30 |
| Family: 1 Adult & 1 Junior | £119 |
| Family: 1 Adult & 2+ Juniors | £154 |
| Family: 2 Adults & 1 Junior | £192 |
| Family: 2 Adults & 2+ Juniors | £225 |
Membership benefits:
Access to two tiger-turfed courts with LED floodlights and one revamped hard court;
You will be issued with a code for access to the courts and clubhouse.
You may play at any time subject to priority use of courts.
Membership to The Ingatestone & Fryerning Community Asociation and all the brilliant benefits that go with this.
Full paying Adult members may bring along guests, subject to payment of a visitor’s fee of £6; A guest may usually only be invited 10 times in any calendar year.
Free court bookings;
Regular social play, & opportunity to play league matches against other local clubs;
Friendly monthly social tournaments in summer;
Discounted adult and youth coaching classes;
Use of LED "tweener" floodlights within permitted time periods.
We have various "WhatsApp" groups for social tennis, cardio tennis and adult group coaching; if you would like to be added, please email the club and let us know (now, or at a future time) These groups are an easy way to see if others are attending sessions and give the opportunity for newer players to get to know other members.
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 279725, jessica.bonnett@me.com
The IFCA CIO
Full adult members are automatically members of Ingatestone & Fryerning Community Association. The IFCA membership fee is now included in our Tennis Fees. See their website here:
Parking | Ingatestone & Fryerning Community Association CIO | England (ifcc.org.uk)
The IFCA owns the land occupied by I&FTC and the neighbouring Bowling Club. Membership of the IFCA therefore helps secure its future, and funds maintenance and improvement to the Community Centre as a whole.
Amongst the benefits of belonging to the IFCA are:
- Reduced price drinks
- Reduced price on tickets for IFCA events such as cinema, tribute nights, afternoon teas
- Membership rates for hire of halls that is 10% less than standard rate
- Priority access to events run in main bar where tickets required (e.g major sporting events)
- Use of the snooker room (only members can book tables)
- Supporting a valuable community asset
Adult members will be eligible for the Wimbledon draw, entry to the club tournament and can play in league matches.
Memberships
24/25 Adult
01/09/2024 - 31/03/2025
Adult membership now includes membership to IFCA. Memberships must be paid in April 2024 to continue using club facilities. Please email the club if a different package is required, eg family or couple.
Eligibility: Adults aged 18 to 64 years.
Age: 18 - 64 years
24/25 Adult Couple
01/09/2024 - 31/03/2025
Cohabiting spouses or partners. This package includes membership to IFCA. Memberships must be paid in April 2024 to continue using club facilities. Please email the club if a different package is needed.
Eligibility: Spouses or partners living at the same address.
Up to 2 members
24/25 Family, 1 adult + 1 junior 18 or under
01/09/2024 - 31/03/2025
Adult membership now includes membership to IFCA. Memberships must be paid in April 2024 to continue using club facilities. Please email the club if a different family package is required.
Eligibility: One adult and one junior 18 or under (on 01/04/2024) of the same household or family.
Up to 2 members
24/25 Family, 1 adult + 2 or more 18 or under
01/09/2024 - 31/03/2025
Adult membership now includes membership to IFCA. Memberships must be paid in April 2024 to continue using club facilities. Please email the club if a different family package is required.
Eligibility: One adult and two or more juniors 18 or under (on 01/04/2024) of the same household or family.
Up to 5 members
24/25 Family, 2 adults + 1 under 18
01/09/2024 - 31/03/2025
Adult membership now includes membership to IFCA. Memberships must be paid in April 2024 to continue using club facilities. Please email the club if a different family package or couple package is required
Eligibility: Two adults plus one junior 18 or under (on 01/04/2024), of the same household or family.
Up to 3 members
24/25 Family, 2 adults + 2 or more under 18
01/09/2024 - 31/03/2025
Adult membership now includes membership to IFCA. Memberships must be paid in April 2024 to continue using club facilities. Please email the club if a different family package is required.
Eligibility: Two adults and two or more juniors (18 or under on the 01/04/2024), all of the same immediate family
Up to 5 members
24/25 Hitting parent or guardian
01/04/2024 - 31/03/2025
Allows one parent/guardian per family access to play and book courts in order to practice with their junior member child or children. No other membership rights. One parent per family. No requirement to belong to IFCA/does not give IFCA membership.
Eligibility: One parent or guardian of one or more junior members of Ingatestone & Fryerning tennis club.
24/25 Junior aged 12-18
01/09/2024 - 31/03/2025
Junior (Secondary school age)
Eligibility: Junior aged 18 or under on 31/08/2024
Age: 12 - 18 years
24/25 Mini Junior aged 11 or under
01/09/2024 - 31/03/2025
Junior (Primary school age)
Eligibility: Aged 11 or under on 31.8.24
Age: 11 and under
24/25 Seniors
01/09/2024 - 31/03/2025
Senior membership now includes membership to IFCA. Memberships must be paid in April 2024to continue using club facilities. Please email the club if a different package is required, eg family or couple.
Eligibility: Aged 65 on 1st April 2024
Age: 65 and over
24/25 Student
01/09/2024 - 31/03/2025
Student in full time education. This does not include membership Ingatestone Community Club and all benefits assocciated with the club.
Eligibility: Must be in full time education at date of application
Age: 18 and over