Summer at Magdalen Park wouldn’t be complete without our much-loved annual tournament - and if you’re new to the club, it’s one of the best ways to get involved. The tournament runs over three weeks and features some really high-quality tennis, with players getting stuck into singles, doubles, mixed, and vets matches - where your team's combined age must be over 85. It’s a relaxed but competitive atmosphere, with fixtures organised in advance by Emily and played during weekday evenings and all through the weekends, so there’s always something to watch or take part in.

But it’s not just about the tennis. Each evening during the tournament, different volunteers from the club cook up a meal that’s available for anyone to buy - perfect if you’re coming straight from work or just fancy something warm while watching courtside. The Pimms usually makes an appearance too, and with so many people around to play or support, it quickly becomes one of the most social and fun times of the year. Whether you’re competing or just coming down to enjoy the atmosphere, there’s always a great buzz around the club.

On the weekends, things step up a notch with themed events and parties to round off the match days. Highlights include karaoke night and our traditional Wimbledon Whites Day, where everyone dresses the part. It’s all part of what makes the summer tournament such a special part of the club calendar: a great mix of competitive tennis, good food, and lots of laughs with friendly faces.

For all those competeing - make sure you've completed the availability survey!!