Littleover Valley Tennis Club

ACCORDING TO THE Copenhagen Heart Study, life expectancy is greater for people who play sport compared to people who don't. On average, additional years of life were as follows: tennis, 9.7 years; badminton, 6.2 years; soccer, 4.7 years; cycling, 3.7 years; swimming, 3.4 years; jogging, 3.2 years; calisthenics, 3.1 years; and health club activities, 1.5 years. Interestingly, the leisure-time sports that involve more social interaction were associated with the best longevity.

Facilities

We have three artifical grass courts and two hard courts in relaxing surroundings with a comforatable and well-equipped pavillion.

Littleover Valley (formerly CURC) is a friendly club with regular social tennis sessions, special events and teams represented in local leagues.

It is a local club in the Blagreaves/Littleover area of Derby and is open to everyone. We welcome new members.

Social tennis sessions

We have regular social tennis sessions on Saturday and Sunday throughout the year. From April, there is a midweek session on Wednesday evening.

Mixed, men's or ladies' doubles are all possible on those days, depending on who attends. Come along for a chat about membership and have a game of doubles with some members if you want to.

JANIS WARREN SAYS:

Chris and I joined the club in May 2021. We were blown away by the incredibly friendly reception we received from all members. We were quickly drawn into the many opportunities for social tennis offered throughout the week and even got involved in a couple of matches! The social side off the tennis court has been a real bonus too – meals, celebrations and even a night out on the town. A really terrific club as welcoming to oldies as well as youngies!

Social tennis times

FROM APRIL 1st

• Saturdays 2pm to 5pm
• Sundays 2pm to 5pm
• Wednesdays from 6–8pm (although people often start to arrive at 5pm by arrangement and stay as long as there is enough light).

FROM NOVEMBER 1ST

• Saturdays 1pm to 4pm
• Sundays 1pm to 4pm

Ladies Afternoon

There is a ladies session all year 'round on Mondays from 1.30–4.30pm.

BEV COLLINGS SAYS:

I joined the club last year. I couldn't have wished to meet nicer people who made me welcome immediately. There is no snobbery or hierarchy, just genuine people with a passion for tennis. The ladies' group and Gail in particular have been incredibly supportive and have helped my confidence no end.

To find out more about the ladies' sessions, contact Gail Bromley: info@littleovervalley.org

Court availability

Apart from social tennis times, coaching and matches there is almost always a court available for sessions you arrange with others.