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COVID 19 UPDATE

Further guidance has been published to provide clarity on group activity after the Government confirmed that organised group tennis activity that is currently permitted in line with LTA COVID-19 Secure guidelines, can continue to take place.

For clarity, from Monday 14 September:

For informal social play, group size is limited to a maximum of six people by law
Organised tennis activity for larger groups, including coached sessions, club nights and competitions is permitted by the Government as an exception to the limit of six, and so can continue, provided that venues, coaching providers and event organisers follow LTA COVID-19 secure guidelines

Further to the new LTA Guidelines for return to safe play published July 13th, we are delighted to announce a return of Club nights and Club sessions and mix ins, starting with Ladies Morning and mixed club night from Wednesday 22 July, and mixed club morning Friday July 24. (See Club Calendar for full details).

PLEASE READ ALL THE LTA GUIDANCE FOR PLAYERS here.

Please note that all players and visitors to the Club are now instructed to carry out a pre-attendance sympton check PLUS, in order to support NHS Test and Trace, sign IN & OUT in the temporary record book which is kept on the veranda.

Whilst the clubhouse will remain closed for now, the toilet is now open, and the first aid kit remains accessible outside the club house.

Additionally, members are now welcome to bring guests to play at the club (see Policies section).

Please refer to your email of 19/7/20 for full operational measures and guidelines.

Latest News

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CLUB CLOSED FINALS SEPTEMBER 20TH : RESULTS!

Blessed with perfect weather, a fantastic day of some exceptional tennis took place on Club
Finals Day.

We have new Men's Doubles Champs : Geoff and George Morphew defeated reigning champions
Mark Pepper & Dave Hankey!

The Ladies Singles title was retained by Becky Allan after a close match with first time finalist Lesley Milne, with Becky
going on to success in the Ladies Doubles with partner Jo Eldridge, AND mixed doubles with Nick Allan. Penny & Lee Savage put up a strong fight but were runners up this year.

Mark Pepper retained his Men's Singles title defeating Steven James.

Congratulations to all our finalists!

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Coaching News : ADULT GROUPS NOW AVAILABLE, starting October 3rd. See Coaching Page for details.

We are delighted to confirm that Junior group coaching resumed with our new coach Jon last Saturday September 12th!

For further information or to register your child's interest, please contact Le Tennis direct.

Email : [email protected] Tel: 01825 760926.

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Check out our NEW Instagram page for latest news and updates..... Search groombridgetennis and start following your tennis club!

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CLUB ANNUAL TOURNAMENT now LIVE!

Draw and match results sheets available to view/complete outside the Clubhouse on the verandaah.

Any questions or queries, please contact tournament organiser, Steven James . (Tel 01892 861227).

FINALS DAY IS SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER 2020!!! SO SAVE THE DATE...

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INTRODUCTION

Groombridge Tennis Club is a friendly family oriented tennis club set in beautiful countryside. Founded in 2000 the club has three tarmacadam all weather courts and a brand new artificial clay court.* Our clubhouse has a club room, toilet and changing facilities and a kitchen. We are an LTA registered venue. We have club sessions on Wednesday evenings and Friday mornings for adults, plus a weekly ladies morning on a Wednesday.

Junior coaching is run on Saturday mornings during term time, with holiday camps during school holidays. It is intended that juniors will have their own club night after Easter.

During the summer months we field two teams in the Horam League, run a full club tournament and a handicapped tournament. We run various mix ins and have a vibrant social scene.

Membership benefits include :

Access to courts at no additional cost
Access to club house facilities
Club closed annual championships
Opportunity to represent the club in interclub competions
Discounted Head rackets and other equipment new!
Discount at The Sports Shop, TW Indoor Sports Centre
Racket Stringing new
GTC Venue Wimbledon Ticket Ballot

* We continue to develop and upgrade our facilities and are extremely grateful to the following organisations who have provided financial grants to our club:

Wealden District Council, Withyham Parish Council, Gatwick Airport Community Trust and Sport England.

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Our Committee is dedicated to running the club for the benefit of its members. Please contact them on any issue on [email protected]

2020/21 Committee

President - Robert Katzaros

Secretary - Claire Rand

Membership Sec. - Sam Phillips

Junior Organiser - Becky Allan

Welfare Officer - Sam Phillips

Treasurer - David Rose

David Hankey

Simon Holden