About Sherborne Tennis Club
Sherborne Tennis Club (STC) is a vibrant and inclusive club dedicated to promoting tennis for all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned competitor, our club provides a friendly and supportive environment for everyone to enjoy the game.
Welcome to Sherborne Tennis Club
The Club has built up excellent facilities and has recently completed a development to expand and resurface its courts, and build a new enlarged clubhouse.
The club has step free access to all its facilities, which include:
- 4 floodlit artificial clay courts
- 4 floodlit porous macadam
- 2 mini tennis courts with a practice wall with one court covered for all year-round use
- a modern clubhouse with comfortable lounge, kitchen, bar, accessible WC, changing area and store
Our History
Founded in the mid-1970s, Sherborne Tennis Club has been at the heart of the local tennis community for many years. What started as a small club has grown into a thriving hub with 8 floodlit courts, a strong coaching program, and an active membership base. We take pride in our commitment to fostering a love for tennis and ensuring the sport is accessible to all.
- Sherborne Tennis Club has been providing tennis facilities at the Terrace Playing Fields for the Sherborne community since the 1970’s.
- We are a not-for profit organisation and are committed to providing facilities for tennis to our local community.
- In 2016 the Club undertook a major development to resurface all 8 courts, build an indoor mini-tennis court and new wooden clubhouse.
- Subsequently, with the Town Council’s help, the Club invested in solar panels to reduce the cost of its energy consumption.
- The Club introduced pickleball three years ago using the indoor mini court and in early 2025, we are looking at introducing Padel tennis at the club as well
Our Committee Members
The tennis club is run by a dedicated group of elected volunteers who work hard to ensure the smooth running of the club. The committee oversees everything from court maintenance and events to memberships and safeguarding.
Our current committee members are:
If you have any queries or suggestions, feel free to contact us at enquiries@sherbornetennis.com
LTA Safeguarding
Sherborne Tennis Club is fully committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all players, especially children and vulnerable adults.
We adhere to the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) safeguarding guidelines, ensuring that all members feel secure and supported.
Our safeguarding policies cover:
- Child Protection & Welfare: Ensuring a safe space for young players
- Code of Conduct: Respectful and fair play for all members
- Reporting Concerns: A clear process to raise and resolve any issues
Our Club Welfare Officer is Ali Sparks, who can be contacted at on the button below for any safeguarding concerns.
For more details on our policies, visit our Safeguarding Policies.