This year, our pre-season ran during the week prior fresher’s week. It was co-ordinated by our Head coach, Mike Aitken, who was assisted by Steven Birrell, who will be helping Mike this year with squad coaching. 

A and B squad members practiced every day with at least 1 tennis session each day and also strength & conditioning and streching sessions throughout the week. 

Pre-season allows us to get used to the courts again and get back in to it after the summer! Every year we also welcome some fresher’s to pre-season which allows them integrate with their future teammates. This year we brought in four freshers’: Vera Julia, Henry and David. 

Overall, pre season is a great way to start the academic year. It is a fantastic bonding experience for all of those who are a part of it and there is a good balance between fairly intense training and socialising with the group. We would greatly encourage, if you are invited, to attend the following year and we look forward to meeting everyone who has an interest in joining the club, whether you’re in your first or last year at St. Andrews.

During Freshers' Week we have the following events taking place:

Give it a go is Wednesday 7th 1-4pm

Ladies' Trials - Monday 5th and Thursday 8th 1-4pm

Men's Trials - Tuesday 6th and Friday 9th 1-4pm

Each of these events will take place at the sports centre tennis courts.