Club Competitions

National League - Juniors 2026

We have 2 teams in the LTA National Juniors League 2026 ... 12 and under Boys and 14 and under Boys

Details here: LTA National League - Juniors 2026

News articles and results to follow...

Dorset Youth & National League - Summer 2026

Details here: Dorset Youth & National League - Summer 2026

The 10U Mixed Finals will be hosted/held here at Victoria Avenue on Sunday 17th May 2026.

News and Results to follow

South and South West Tour 2026

Events to be held at Victoria Avenue as follows:

15/03/2026 DOR-26-0012

22/03/2026 DOR-26-0013

Play Your Way To Wimbledon 2026

Club Finals will be held on Sunday 26th April 2026 - DOR-26-0058

Competition details here: Play Your Way to Wimbledon - Club Finals 2026

Darren Toop Competition 2026

29th April to 4th April

This tournament is named in memory of Gary's Brother - one of the few Grade Three tournaments that take place in Dorset each year.  This is run by volunteers and we really appreciate the work done over the week - this is a friendly family based tournament with an emphasis on fun.  Competitors enter from all over the country and return year after year. 

For more information, here is the link for the 2026 Event - Entry opens from 11th February!

Darren Toop Tournament 2026

Advantage Cup 2026

Round 5 of the Advantage Cup will be hosted/held here at Victoria Avenue on Sunday 27th September 2026.

Box League

Well done to the winners of the Box League Divisions

2025 Autumn - Dylan (Mens Div 1), Phil (Mens Div 2) and Louisa (Ladies)

2025 Summer - Mark (Mens Div 1), Jude (Mens Div 2)

2025 Spring - Dylan (Mens Div 1), Martin (Mens Div 2)

2024 Winter - Dylan (Mens Div 1), Dave (Mens Div 2)

News articles here: 

2025 Autumn Box League - Winners

2025 Summer Box League - Winners

2025 Spring Box League - Winners

2024 Winter Box League - Winners

Club Tournament 2025

The Club Championship Finals will be held on Saturday 12th July … starting from 1pm.

This year, we will be holding the Adults finals on the same day as the Juniors finals so it promises to be a spectacle of top quality club tennis which is not to be missed! Everyone, of course, is welcome!

Cream teas will be provided and we are asking if you could please bring some buffet food to share then that would be very much appreciated.

Matches to be played are:

On Court 1:

16U Boys (13:00)

14U Boys (14:30)

12U Boys (15:30)

and on Courts 2,3 and 4… (order of play to be confirmed):

Open Singles

Ladies Singles

Vets Singles

Mens Doubles

Vets Doubles

Mixed Doubles (tbc)

We look forward to some excellent matches and hope to see you there!

Play Your Way To Wimbledon 2025 - Results

Huge congratulations to our winners of the 18U Boys Doubles Area Final (Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset) champions and well done to our R/U Ethan and Monty. The match was decided on a 10-8 match tie break.  Jayden and Jack now play the finals at Wimbledon in August!

News article and photos here: News Article and Photos

Also...in the 14U County Finals...

Well done to the following from Victoria Avenue:

14U boys:  Winner: Adam; 3rd: Finley; and 6th: Blake

14U Girls:  R/U Sophia

Some really close matches played in perfect conditions. Some lovely tennis with great sportsmanship.

News article and photos here: PYWTW 14U Girls and PYWTW 14U Boys

Captain's Day 2025 - Saturday 11th May at 2pm

Our Captains Day Social Event was held on Saturday 11th May.

Perfect weather for a brilliant, relaxed and sociable afternoon of doubles tennis with teams picked by 2 captains.

With an amazing BBQ and fantastic cakes, the day was enjoyed by all.

Photos here: Captains Day 2025 Photos

National League - Juniors 2025

Details here: LTA National League - Juniors 2025

News

- April: Match Reports

- June Match Report 14U

            Match Report 12U

- July Match Report 12U

Dorset Youth & National League - Summer 2025

Details here: Dorset Youth & National League - Summer 2025

News: 

U10 Mixed

U14 Girls v East Dorset

U12 Boys v West Hants

U14 Girls v David Lloyd (Poole)

U14 Boys v Dorchester

U16 Boys v Christchurch

U16 Boys v Sherbourne

U14 Boys v St Leonards & St Ives

News April: Match Reports

Darren Toop Competition 2025

6th April to 12th April

See news articles for photos from the tournament here: 

Darren Toop 2025 - Finalists

Darren Toop 2025 - Volunteers

South and South West Tour 2025

28/09/2025 DOR-25-0121

23/03/2025 DOR-25-0025

16/03/2025 DOR-25-0024

Captain's Day 2025 - Saturday 10th May at 2pm

This year's Captains Day Social Event will be held on Saturday 10th May.

Hoping for perfect weather for a brilliant, relaxed and sociable afternoon of doubles tennis with teams picked by 2 captains.

BBQ, cakes and great tennis expected!

Darren Toop Competition 2025

6th April to 12th April

This tournament is named in memory of Gary's Brother - one of the few Grade Three tournaments that take place in Dorset each year.  This is run by volunteers and we really appreciate the work done over the week - this is a friendly family based tournament with an emphasis on fun.  Competitors enter from all over the country and return year after year. 

For more information, here is the link for the 2025 Event - Entries are now open!

Darren Toop Tournament 2025

Play Your Way To Wimbledon 2024 - Results

Update: Jayden has won the final of the Dorset and will respresent Victoria Avenue and Dorset in the Finals at Wimbledon in August

PYWTW Dorset Finalists

The following have been successful in reaching the County (14U) or Regional (18U doubles) from the Victoria Avenue Play Your Way To Wimbledon tournament:-
14U : winner Jayden (pictured); R/U Josh
18U doubles:  winners: Alex and Connor
R/U: Jayden and Jack
Open mens doubles: winners: Dave Sawyer and Adam Ayre

PYWTW - Update (more Info)

South and South West Tour 2024

29/09/2024 DOR-24-0114

15/09/2024 DOR-24-0113

09/06/2024 DOR-24-0063

12/05/2024 DOR-24-0061

28/04/2024 DOR-24-0060

17/03/2024 DOR-24-0018

10/03/2024 DOR-24-0017

10/03/2024 DOR-24-0017

03/03/2024 DOR-24-0016

14U National League 2024

Dorset National League Champions - Enough said ... Champions!!! Finley, Adam, Jack, Jayden, Toby and Monty ... well done!

More info here: Dorset National League 14U Champions

12U National League 2024

Results and Standings Here: 12U Boys South West

Individual Matches - Photos and Reports

08/06/2024 Victoria Avenue vs East Gloucester

18/05/2024 David Lloyd, Long Ashton vs Victoria Avenue

05/05/2024 Victoria Avenue vs Swansea

23/03/2024 University of Bath vs Victoria Avenue

Captain's Day 2024 - Saturday 25th May at 2pm

Our Captains Day Social Event was held on Saturday 25th May.

Perfect weather for a brilliant, relaxed and sociable afternoon of doubles tennis with teams picked by 2 captains.

With an amazing BBQ and fantastic cakes, the day was enjoyed by all.

Photos here: Captains Day 2024 Photos

Club Tournament 2024

Our Club Tournament will be held during June, from the 1st June to 29th June, with the finals to be played on Saturday 29th June.

Entries will close on 25th May.

This is a free to enter, adult tournament (juniors who have played in a senior match are eligible for the senior events).

Choose as many from the following events
Men's Singles
Ladies Singles
Men's Doubles
Mixed Doubles
Ladies Doubles
Men's Vets Singles (over 45)
Ladies Vets Singles (over 45)
Men's Vets Doubles (over 45)
Ladies Vets Doubles (over 45)

All matches will be two tie break sets and 3rd set match tie break to 10.

More information, including how to enter, will follow and be displayed in the clubhouse.

Darren Toop Competition 2024

Every year the club hosts the Darren Toop Tournament.

Here is the link for the 2024 Event - 31st March to 6th April 2024

Darren Toop Tournament - Results

Play Your Way To Wimbledon 2024

 🎾 Play Your Way To Wimbledon Championship Announcement! 🏆 Get ready for an exclusive showdown at our tennis club! In addition to the ongoing Open Tournament, we’re thrilled to unveil a Members-Only Club Championship.

📅 Event Details:

    •    Format: Club Championship, with a final on Sunday, May 19th.
    •    Scheduling: Players organize their games, with optional set times to enhance participation, especially for juniors.
    •    Categories: 14U Boys/Girls Singles, 18U Boys/Girls Doubles, 19 and Over Men’s/Ladies Doubles.
    •    Eligibility: LTA Advantage members, World Tennis Numbers 23.0 to 40.9.
    •    Prizes: Winners progress to County or regional finals, with a chance to play at Wimbledon.
    •    Entry Fee: Absolutely free!

📝 Registration:

    •    Sign-up sheet in the clubhouse or contact us directly.
    •    Deadline for entries: Sunday, March 3rd.
    •    Matches commence from Saturday, March 9th.

🌟 Don’t miss the chance to be part of this thrilling event! Let the games begin! 🌟

Club Championship 2022

Finals day results, 


Mens Singles Final

 Won by Joziah beating Dave 6:0 6:3

 

Vets singles club Championship

Won by Simon Price who beat Dave Sawyer 4:6 6:1  tb10:6

 

Ladies Doubles final

Congratulations to Meina and Mia for winning the ladies doubles 7:6 6:4. 
Very close game.

Mens Doubles Final

Men doubles final was won by Joziah and Alex 4:6 6:4 tb 10:7


A massive congratulations to the finalists and also everybody who took part in this years event.

We shall see you next year!