About us
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We are an active, vibrant and friendly tennis club involved in new initiatives for tennis in 2016, such as the Davis Cup Legacy for which our Head Coach, Gemma Wiltshire, has been selected: "In November last year we all witnessed the Aegon GB Davis Cup Team writing their names into history by winning the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas for the first time in 79 years. The Davis Cup Legacy is about inspiring the next generation to pick up a racket and 2016 will give thousands of new children the opportunity to play tennis for free." www.lta.org.uk.
Our Head Coach is also a trained Wheelchair Tennis Coach and runs a full 6 day a week tennis programme for aged 3 upwards.
Our Head Coach is also a trained Wheelchair Tennis Coach and runs a full 6 day a week tennis programme for aged 3 upwards.
We are located in the recreation ground at Wrecclesham, just 1 mile from Farnham town centre. There are 4 hard courts, 3 of which are floodlit and one has a practice wall. Our modern clubhouse was built in 2012 with improved landscaping and new wheelchair accessible facilities. We welcome new members regardless of ability, with coaching available for all and run by Gemma Wiltshire, Head Coach of the Pin Point Tennis Team.
LTA Clubmark accreditation was achieved in 2010 showing that the LTA, tennis' governing body, recognises that Wrecclesham Tennis Club has high standards of club development and management with tennis programmes, policies and procedures in place. The club is managed by a group of enthusiastic volunteers whose aim is to provide a facility where all can enjoy tennis in a safe and encouraging environment. All club members who also have British Tennis Membership (free to club members) are eligible to enter the annual club draw for Wimbledon tickets
Adult and junior teams are entered in the Aldershot and District League in both summer and winter seasons. Several tennis tournaments are organised throughout the year and club sessions take place twice a week when all members can join in. Social fundraising events such as the quiz, and annual dinner/dance take place each year. We have a stall at the Wrecclesham village fete in June and host introductory tennis sessions for school or other community groups during the summer months.
The Club was reformed in 1967 on the site of a previous club which had existed in the 1930’s, when the only facility was one grass court. From a largely derelict site in 1967, the club expanded from originally two to three and then four all-weather courts. A large clubhouse, an old scout hut erected by members, was opened in 1974 and later floodlights were installed on three courts. In 2012 the old clubhouse was replaced with a new timber built clubhouse that meets today’s needs for a comfortable and pleasant place for members to enjoy.
Do come and join us and make new friends while getting fit and healthy!
LTA Clubmark accreditation was achieved in 2010 showing that the LTA, tennis' governing body, recognises that Wrecclesham Tennis Club has high standards of club development and management with tennis programmes, policies and procedures in place. The club is managed by a group of enthusiastic volunteers whose aim is to provide a facility where all can enjoy tennis in a safe and encouraging environment. All club members who also have British Tennis Membership (free to club members) are eligible to enter the annual club draw for Wimbledon tickets
Adult and junior teams are entered in the Aldershot and District League in both summer and winter seasons. Several tennis tournaments are organised throughout the year and club sessions take place twice a week when all members can join in. Social fundraising events such as the quiz, and annual dinner/dance take place each year. We have a stall at the Wrecclesham village fete in June and host introductory tennis sessions for school or other community groups during the summer months.
The Club was reformed in 1967 on the site of a previous club which had existed in the 1930’s, when the only facility was one grass court. From a largely derelict site in 1967, the club expanded from originally two to three and then four all-weather courts. A large clubhouse, an old scout hut erected by members, was opened in 1974 and later floodlights were installed on three courts. In 2012 the old clubhouse was replaced with a new timber built clubhouse that meets today’s needs for a comfortable and pleasant place for members to enjoy.
Do come and join us and make new friends while getting fit and healthy!
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The Committee
Chairperson: Membership: Marion McCardle Secretary: Diane Pettitt Treasurer: Kathy Norkett Welfare Officer: Diane Pettitt Junior Organiser: Diane Pettitt Ladies' Captain: Lai-Gain Simmons Men's Captain: Noel Flanagan General: George Nevin General: Jim Pressly |
Non Committee Positions
Head Coach: Gemma Wiltshire Fixtures Secretary 2020/21: Lai-Gain Simmons Volunteer Roles
Our club is run by volunteers & it is only with your help we can keep the club running. If you are interested in volunteering either through a committee position or a non-committee position like running a tournament, please contact Diane Pettitt to discuss further. |
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Coaches
Gemma Wiltshire - Head Coach Ian Bicknell - Senior Coach Max McGibbon - LTA Level 3 Coach James Allen - Holiday Group Coach Jack Cousins - Holiday Coach Josh Richardson - PTR Holiday Coach Georgina Clark - LTA Level 1, holidays Ellie Woellwarth - LTA Level 1, holidays |
LTA Assistant Coaches
Jamie Stoner - LTA Level 1 Allan Kettles - LTA Level 1 Olivia Clark - leader Amy Barton - leader Ava Cushing - leader William York - leader William O'Toole - leader Sophie Clark - leader Benjie Samuel-Gilbert - leader |
Playing Information
Friday 5 - 6pm Junior Match Play (term time)
Players must be able to rally and perform a simple overhead serve as this is a Match Play Club Session NOT coaching. (For Green & Yellow ball players)
Players must be able to rally and perform a simple overhead serve as this is a Match Play Club Session NOT coaching. (For Green & Yellow ball players)
Floodlights
Free use of floodlights is provided on Wednesday Club evenings whenever necessary.
These social tennis sessions start at 6.30pm and a member of the committee attends each Wednesday to ensure balls and floodlights are available.
All other times, floodlights cost £1.00 for 20 minutes. They are only available until 10.00pm when they will turn off automatically.
Free use of floodlights is provided on Wednesday Club evenings whenever necessary.
These social tennis sessions start at 6.30pm and a member of the committee attends each Wednesday to ensure balls and floodlights are available.
All other times, floodlights cost £1.00 for 20 minutes. They are only available until 10.00pm when they will turn off automatically.
COURT BOOKING PROCEDURE
Bookings to be made online
DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC, ANY COURT CAN BE BOOKED BY BOTH ADULTS AND JUNIORS. THE RULES BELOW ABOUT COURT PRIORITY WILL BE REINSTATED WHEN THE CLUB REOPENS FULLY
Bookings to be made online
DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC, ANY COURT CAN BE BOOKED BY BOTH ADULTS AND JUNIORS. THE RULES BELOW ABOUT COURT PRIORITY WILL BE REINSTATED WHEN THE CLUB REOPENS FULLY
COURTS MAY ONLY BE BOOKED 6 DAYS IN ADVANCE FOR SOCIAL GAMES.
COURTS MAY BE BOOKED ANY TIME IN ADVANCE FOR TOURNAMENT MATCHES.
TOURNAMENT MATCHES SHOULD NOT BE BOOKED DURING CLUB SESSIONS, THE EXCEPTION BEING THE LAST WEEK BEFORE FINALS WEEKEND, WHEN COURT 4 MAY BE BOOKED FROM 8.00PM.
NO BOOKING AVAILABLE DURING CLUB SOCIAL TENNIS SESSIONS
THE COURTS MAY BE BOOKED AS FOLLOWS:-
DAYTIME:
COURT 1 NO BOOKING AVAILABLE
COURTS 2,3,4, MON-FRI, ANY TIME FOR 1.5 HOUR SLOTS (except Weds evening 6.30pm-10.00pm)
SATURDAY 1.5 HOUR SLOTS AFTER 1.30 (9.00am - 1pm, Junior Coaching)
SUNDAY 1.5 HOUR SLOTS (except 2.30 - 5pm, Club Afternoon)
COURT 4 may be booked by Adults to play with their children for 45 minute slots (See Rule 11 in Members' Handbook)
WINTER EVENINGS:
COURTS 2,3,4 6.30pm – 8.00pm, 8.00pm – 9.30pm
SUMMER EVENINGS:
COURT 1 NO BOOKING, COURTS 2,3 ARE OFTEN USED FOR MATCHES MONDAY - FRIDAY DURING LATE APRIL TO EARLY AUGUST - check on fixture list and diary in clubhouse. If not used for matches, booking available 6.30pm - 8.00pm, 8.00pm - 9.30pm.
COURT 4 booking available 6.30pm - 8.00pm, 8.00pm - 9.30pm.
IF THERE ARE 2 HOME MATCHES BOOKED, THEN UNFORTUNATELY THERE WILL BE NO FREE COURT THAT EVENING. THIS WILL BE KEPT TO A MINIMUM TO AVOID RESTRICTING SOCIAL PLAYERS.
PLEASE CHECK THE ONLINE COURT BOOKING SYSTEM WHEN MAKING YOUR BOOKING.
COURTS MAY BE BOOKED ANY TIME IN ADVANCE FOR TOURNAMENT MATCHES.
TOURNAMENT MATCHES SHOULD NOT BE BOOKED DURING CLUB SESSIONS, THE EXCEPTION BEING THE LAST WEEK BEFORE FINALS WEEKEND, WHEN COURT 4 MAY BE BOOKED FROM 8.00PM.
NO BOOKING AVAILABLE DURING CLUB SOCIAL TENNIS SESSIONS
THE COURTS MAY BE BOOKED AS FOLLOWS:-
DAYTIME:
COURT 1 NO BOOKING AVAILABLE
COURTS 2,3,4, MON-FRI, ANY TIME FOR 1.5 HOUR SLOTS (except Weds evening 6.30pm-10.00pm)
SATURDAY 1.5 HOUR SLOTS AFTER 1.30 (9.00am - 1pm, Junior Coaching)
SUNDAY 1.5 HOUR SLOTS (except 2.30 - 5pm, Club Afternoon)
COURT 4 may be booked by Adults to play with their children for 45 minute slots (See Rule 11 in Members' Handbook)
WINTER EVENINGS:
COURTS 2,3,4 6.30pm – 8.00pm, 8.00pm – 9.30pm
SUMMER EVENINGS:
COURT 1 NO BOOKING, COURTS 2,3 ARE OFTEN USED FOR MATCHES MONDAY - FRIDAY DURING LATE APRIL TO EARLY AUGUST - check on fixture list and diary in clubhouse. If not used for matches, booking available 6.30pm - 8.00pm, 8.00pm - 9.30pm.
COURT 4 booking available 6.30pm - 8.00pm, 8.00pm - 9.30pm.
IF THERE ARE 2 HOME MATCHES BOOKED, THEN UNFORTUNATELY THERE WILL BE NO FREE COURT THAT EVENING. THIS WILL BE KEPT TO A MINIMUM TO AVOID RESTRICTING SOCIAL PLAYERS.
PLEASE CHECK THE ONLINE COURT BOOKING SYSTEM WHEN MAKING YOUR BOOKING.
Men's and Ladies' Winter season matches are played on weekends usually starting at 10:00am but occasionally in the afternoon. Mixed matches are played on weekday evenings usually starting at 18:30.
To play in the league teams as a named player or a floater, please contact:
To play in the league teams as a named player or a floater, please contact:
- Men's Captain, Noel Flanagan: menscaptain@wreccleshamtennis.org.uk,
- Ladies' Captain, Lai-Gain Simmons: ladiescaptain@wreccleshamtennis.org.uk.