About Us
Wadhurst Tennis Club was established in 2000 as part of Wadhurst's Millennium Project and came into being after several years of hard fund-raising by some dedicated members of the community aided by funding from Sport England and Wadhurst Parish Council. Affiliated to the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), the WTC is now run by a Committee of 10 members, all volunteers.
The Club's membership stands at around 200. All are entitled to regular use of the four all-weather Astroturf tennis courts, the clubroom, equipped with WC, shower, changing room, kitchenette and table tennis table at no extra charge. There is also Pay-and-Play available to non-members who are entitled to book Court 1.
The artificial grass court surface is a premium one. Courts are constructed with 9 mm matting laid on a tarmac base. The matting is filled with filter grade silica sand with 2 mm of tufts. Each court cost £30,000 in 2000. The Parish Council owns the courts and sports pavilion and is responsible for the eventual replacement of the court surfaces, while routine maintenance is undertaken by the Club.
Coaching is provided by a qualified coach for both individuals and groups. Those members who enjoy competing as part of a team can play against other clubs in various Leagues. There is plenty on offer for those who just want to play for fun with Club Play tennis sessions for mixed abilities and ages several times a week.
The Club's most recent project was to establish low-level floodlighting on two courts in 2017. This enables Juniors to play after school all through the winter, increasing their chances of developing into better players and becoming more active in the county leagues. The courts are also available for adults to enjoy on a winter's evening.
Wadhurst Tennis Club is a great place to make friends and relax. Several social events are organised each year including American tournaments, seasonal knock-out tournaments for different age groups, barbecues and a Christmas party. And members work together to provide food and drink, keeping the costs down and spreading the load.