Tennis for all at Sherborne Tennis Club

Booking a Club Session

The following Club sessions are now being held each week. There is no need to book your attendance at any of these Club sessions, but it is advisable to contact the session organiser in advance and to be added to the WhatsApp group for the relevant session for regular updated information about the session.

Match practices will take place from October to March each year. There will be a mixed practice on Mondays 6.30 to 8.00 pm and a men’s practice on Thursdays 6.30 to 8.00. These sessions are match practices for those who play for Club teams or who aspire to do so. If you would like to attend one or both of the match practices and are interested in playing for the Club in one of the teams contact Debbie Culver debbieculver@hotmail.co.uk or John Allen Johnallencourtfarm@icloud.com.

Social club sessions

These sessions are designed as primarily social, rather than ultra-competitive. There is a rota of more experienced members who volunteer to take charge at these club sessions. The role of the member in charge is to organise the members who turn up at a particular session into groups to play each other, and to circulate players so that everyone enjoys their game. There is no need to book into a social club session through Clubspark, but it is best if you contact the organiser for the session you want to attend.

Tuesday morning mixed social tennis, 10:30 to 12:30

Short sets are played, (four games) and the coach Oli starts the sessions. There is a WhatsApp group set up for anyone wanting to join. Contact Oli on 07793 024571 for more information.

Thursday afternoon mixed social tennis, 13:30 to 15:30

This group is run by Ali and also has a WhatsApp group set up for club members wanting to join. If you want more information or to be included on the WhatsApp group, message Ali on 07762 578087.

Friday Club Night (mixed social tennis), 18:00 to 20:30 (open to guests at £3.50 each)

Contact Trevor Bedford on 07743601403

Sunday morning mixed social tennis 10:00 to 12:00

This is run by Ivan. If you want more information or to be included on the WhatsApp group, message Ivan on 07596 460532.  Drinks and snacks available. 

1st of the Month (except June - which is the second Saturday), Saturday Social Tennis 14:00 to 16:30

This tournament is run by Sue, Roxy and Julie. There is a WhatsApp group, and if you wish to ask any questions or be added to the group, please message Julie on 07747 483032.

Tea and cake afterwards for all.

WhatsApp Groups

The use of WhatsApp works well.  Please email us or contact the session leader if you wish to be included on any groups.  Every week those wanting to pay can let the group know they are available. It also helps when the weather may cause doubt so you know if the session is going ahead or not.

Please only use these groups for tennis availability only.

You can join or leave the group at any point by either sending the group leader a message or leave by clicking on the name of the group and then press "Exit Group" at the bottom of the screen.

If you do not wish to be disturbed by constant notification, turn them off by tapping the group name, this will show the group options.  You can change the custom tone to None or switch mute to yes, you will no longer be disturbed by noisy notifications.

Private use

Members can book a court for a group of members that they have arranged to play with privately. The court bookings diary can be accessed via the member’s court booking page. Please note that as a member you can book a court for your use. You are entitled to invite guests (non-members) to play with you, but note there is guest fee of £3.50 for each guest. This should be paid in cash at the time you play, and put into the cash box attached to the side of the big ball box in the clubhouse.

Court Booking Schedule

If you want to see the events (such as matches and tournaments) that are booked at the Club, you can see these by looking at the court booking diary.