PLAY TENNIS

Opportunities to Play Tennis:

Coaching Sessions

Melbourne Tennis Club has a very comprehensive Coaching Programme to suit all ages and ability levels.

  • Individual coaching is available for all skill levels (including complete beginner) from our club coaches Phil Wilcock and Gaz Haddon
  • There are group sessions to suit many skill levels, including complete beginner.  Seniors, Juniors, kids.

Tuesday Club Night                                     

  • Club Night is held every Tuesday night from 6.00pm until 8.00pm.
  • All members are welcome (except complete beginners). But we aim to help complete beginners get to there as quickly as possible !! 
  • Non Members are welcome to come to a couple of club nights.  If you've played tennis before and want to try out the club then this is a great session to join.
  • Club night gives members an opportunity to play with different partners and opponents, usually doubles. 
  • These sessions are ideal for playing tennis in a friendly and social atmosphere .
  • Club coaches, Phil Wilcock & Gaz Haddon, will advise if you about whether you are ready for club night

Tournaments and Competitions

The club organises several tournaments and competitions throughout the year:

  • American Mixed Doubles
  • Box Leagues
  • Junior Tournaments.
  • Summer Club Championships (open to all members). 

League Tennis for Junior and Senior Players

  • The club enters  several senior teams into two leagues: the Derby Area League and the Burton League. This offers match play opportunities at all levels of ability.
  • In summer: We have 4 men’s teams, four ladies’ teams and four mixed teams playing in the Burton League, and teams competing in the Derby Area League.
  • In winter:  We have men's, ladies', and mixed teams competing in the Derby Area League.
  • In winter:  We have Junior Teams entered into the Winter League.

Junior Tennis Holiday Camps

  • We run tennis holiday camps for juniors during the longer school holidays.
  • More information about the above can be found under the separate website Tabs for Coaching, Holiday Club and Teams

Private Play and Practice

  • Many members organise their own tennis (singles or doubles), and many also play in regular arranged groups.

Find out more: 

  • Please contact Sallie Allen:  07939599310  Email: sallie.allen@hotmail.co.uk