Welcome to Bethersden Tennis Club

April 22nd 1pm - Club 'Opening' Tournament

All members are welcome to come along to the Club's 'Opening' Tournament on Sunday April 22nd from 1pm.

Traditionally this has signaled the start of our summer season, and the afternoon takes the form of lots of doubles matches with various partners. This is also a great chance for new members to meet other players in a friendly environment.

Tea, coffee and soft drinks will be provided and players are asked to bring a plate of food to share.

Jane Harvey is organising this event so if you would like to join in please email her on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call her on 01233 820168.

Annual Club Quiz Night - May 18th.

Teams of 6 are invited along to the Club's Annual Quiz Night on Friday May 18th 7.30pm at Bethersden Village Hall.

Get a group together of friends, family or people who you play your tennis with and pit your wits against other groups from the club !

The cost is £4 a person, with all money raised going to the court resurfacing fund.

If you would like to enter a team then email Tom on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 01233 820983

Club Championships  2012 - Singles and Doubles.

The draw for the Club Championships will made on April 28/29th. This is a chance to compete in a progressive event that runs through the summer, with the Finals Day planned for September 23rd.

Steve Parker has kindly offered to organise the event this year but it is important that you let him know that you would like to be included before April 28th.

There will be Mens Singles, Ladies Singles, Mens Doubles and Ladies Doubles running. If you don't have a partner for the doubles just let Steve know and he will pair up where possible.

To contact Steve call him on 07500 861725 or email him at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

It is that time of year again - the annual membership renewals are now due.  Please could you return a completed copy of the membership form to the membership secretary, Lina Hopkins, at the address shown on the form along with your subscription.

If you would like to be included in the Wimbledon ballot, please make sure that you are signed up as a member by 31st March and include your British Tennis Membership number on the form.

The new floodlights are up and working well, so do come and join us on Thursday evenings from 7-9 pm, there will always be someone there (weather permitting).

Other dates for you to put in your diary now are –

• April 22nd 1pm - Opening Tournament. Open to all adult members and juniors playing regular full court tennis.
• May 18th – Quiz Night at Bethersden Village Hall to raise funds for club. Please try and come along and support your Club.
• July 1st - The George Open Mixed Doubles Tournament - the main fund raiser for the season. Everyone welcome

There will be lots of other social and competitive events happening so please check website regularly.

If you need to contact someone for any information about either of the social mix-in sessions or Monday Men's Night then the names are below.

They will help you make sure you have a suitable person to hit with, sort out floodlight tokens when necessary and be there at most sessions to greet new members.

Sunday Morning Mix-In - Nicola Dean -  07904 399920 

Thursday Evening Club Night - Les Wilson -  07817 431817

Monday Night (Mens' Night) - Paul Turpin - 07971 274913

Firstly a very Happy New Year to all members and also a very Happy Birthday to the Club which celebrates it’s 35^th anniversary in 2012.

Established in 1977, on the newly opened Recreation Field, the club began with just one proper court, and a very uneven bit of playground with no fencing around it for a second playing area.

From those beginnings the club has grown and developed into one of the most active and successful in this part of the county. A strong coaching programme, numerous teams competing in leagues, mix-in sessions and an active social calendar means the courts are well used all year round.

Monday Night is men’s night, and a chance for all the local Federers and Nadals  to do battle. The sessions run from 7-9 pm all year, and are free except for through the winter months when a donation £10 for every couple of months to help with floodlighting costs is suggested. (This works out at just over £1 a week – bargain!)

Ladies Midweek Coaching– takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and cater for all standards from beginners to league players. The times are 9-10.15am and 10.15-11.30am each day. These are open to all members and also to non-members who want to try out tennis with a view to joining.

Contact Tom for more info etc . 01233 820983 / 07759 622273.

Thursday evening / Sunday morning Social Mix-In Sessions. 

This is a chance to turn up and play with other members in a friendly environment. Thursdays run from 6pm-9pm and Sundays between 10am and-1pm. There are usually a few regulars at each session, but please be patient if no one is there immediately – or even better, call up someone before hand and arrange a time to meet !

Private Individual / Group Coaching sessions.If you are keen to improve your game or just want someone to help you practise then we have a great team of coaches to help. To celebrate the Club’s 35^th Birthday we are offering a special deal through January and February of two 1 hour lessons for just £35. Call Tom on 01233 820983 / 07759 622273 or email him This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Social Events planned for 2012.We are always looking to raise funds to maintain and improve facilities, and our aim this year is to resurface both the courts. Not cheap! With this in mind we will be having two main fundraising events which we hope all members will take part in.

Annual Quiz Night – May 18^th

‘The George’ Open  Mixed Doubles Tournament – July 1st

Looking forward to seeing you all on court in 2012

Bethersden Tennis Club Committee