John Diehl 

John Diehl served a long stint as President of Swansea Tennis & Squash Club during the 1990s and was a regular, active competitive squash player.

As club president, John transformed the role from that of a figurehead to an active member of club management. He regularly attended club committee meetings, lending his legal background to club matters and revising the club rule book in detail, ensuring it conformed with current legislation.

John had very high personal standards and, as one might have expected, was a stickler for right and wrong, even to the point of offering to resign should a member he considered unsuitable be elected to a management role.

Before John, the position of president was a title given to a respected club member who would take no active part in the actual running of the club. Not so with John. He attended every committee meeting and showed interest in all club affairs, as well as being an active playing member of the squash section. His knowledge and expertise in legal matters were a great help to what had become a rapidly expanding membership.

 Thanks for the words from Cliff Sarfas - Chairman during John's Presidency

The club sends our condolences to his family and remembers his contribution to the club.

Squash - 

Club Hosting the Karakal Welsh National Closed Championships 12-14th Dec. 

This is the main event for squash players in Wales and will truly showcase our home-grown talent. Joel Makin ( world No. 4 and British champion) and Tesni Murphy, both returning from  competing in Hong Kong, will be aiming to retain their National  titles. It should be a fabulous weekend of squash, and spectators are very welcome.

Tennis - Seasonal Event 

We still need more players for the Tinsel Tournament on Saturday, December 20, 2–4 p.m.! 🎄

• What: Tinsel tennis tournament and Christmas buffet (please bring a plate) Seasonal  Fancy Dress Optional.)
• When: Saturday, December 20, 2–4 p.m.
• Entry: Just £5 – pay online via the link below.

Don’t miss out – sign up now and let’s make this the best tournament yet!

Any questions? Please let Kerry or Marc know!

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Circuit Training

In January Ben Hardwidge will be expanding his provision with circuit training sessions - Saturday morning 9-10am .

Free taster session, date tbc - Saturday 27th or  Sunday 28th Dec. 

Email to confirm date and time will be sent out nearer the time. 

Adult Group Coaching

Squash beginners -  Monday 7 - 7.45 with Ben. 

New West Wales Squash Academy comes to the club.

From January Greg Tippings, Squash Wales’ National Junior Coach, will be joining with Ben and running monthly sessions for West Wales top juniors from January. 

Ben Hardwidge.

Social Sessions 

Tennis Mix in Saturday 

Thank you to Marc and Eleanor Lloyd-Evans who have run the Saturday Mix In with great enthusiasm and efficiency over the past few years - Now the reins  (topical!) will be taken by Matt Teasdale. Thank you and any new members please don't hesitate to contact Matt if you wish to join in.

Social Tennis for all on Tuesdays, 6.15pm and Mens Doubles Sunday 10 - 12am 

Social Squash Friday 6.15 pm & Wackers Monday & Wednesday 4pm 

Social Racketball - contact Bill Scott 

Events