Welcome to our tennis club – we hope you enjoy your time with us and look forward to seeing you at the various events, sporting and social, held throughout the year. We offer opportunities for all levels of player – with serious and fun matches arranged for children and adults.
Social Tennis is available Tuesday mornings from 9:30 (tea/coffee & freshly baked cake frequently and kindly provided by honorary member, Carol, afterwards!). This is a great opportunity to exercise the skills learned during the Rusty Rackets classes run at the club, within an informal and supportive environment. Sunday mornings from 10:00 would be the next step up for many – but don’t let that put you off. We are a friendly bunch!
Friday evenings from 6:00 is for members who already play for one of our teams and relish the opportunity to practise within a competitive environment. Interested in committing to playing team tennis for us and play a good level of confident tennis? – then this is the session to highlight in your tennis diary.
Group Coaching Programmes run all year round (contact Carole Wilson:07939.095.713). They are very well supported by club members and come highly recommended. Full details are posted at the Club House and regularly e-mailed.
Children’s tennis camps are frequently run during holidays and very much enjoyed, in addition to the Children’s Coaching Programme run all year.
Private Lessons are also available. We are fortunate in having a number of well qualified coaches here, who cater for all levels of player. Full details available at the Club House, their numbers are:
- Ralph Clarke 07866.433.605
- Carole Wilson 07939.095.713
- Gennaro Viglione 07743.102.092
Teams. We enter a number of teams in local leagues. Members wishing to play competitive tennis and represent the club should contact the Club Secretary (Penny Waite 07538.673.628). Practise on Friday evenings.
Social Events are regularly organised and advertised in the e-bulletins and in the Club House. Suggestions for social activities and assistance with them are always welcome (Maggie Knight 07765.240.136).
Members Calendar of all events is posted in the Club House.
Use of Courts. Members may use the 7 hard courts at all times when not required for use by Stamford School (generally in school hours on school days). The club also has ‘grace-and-favour’ use of the 6 astro courts during the summer, when the school doesn’t require them. There is no court booking system – just turn up and play.
Guests are permitted, however, need to be signed in the Club Diary which is just inside the door and £2 honesty fee paid per guest (max 5 visits per guest per season please).
Floodlights are free of charge. When first using, please see a committee member, coach, or long term club member for full operating instructions.
Swipe cards are available from the membership secretary and are necessary if you require entry to the clubhouse when coaches aren’t present. (Jane Anderson: 07535.760.710)
British Tennis Membership. The LTA offers free membership to all members of STC (offering many benefits to you and also to the Club) and we ask that all members take a few minutes to join by logging on to the sites below:
Local Suppliers of Tennis Equipment.
Club clothing is available from www.ukprintwear.co.uk based in Stamford.
Precision Sports in Stamford supply rackets, tennis and other sports clothing www.precision-sports.net
Racket Re-stringing is offered by the coaches. See Club House for details.
Committee Contacts
- Chairman: Neville Burnett 01780.754.818
- Club Secretary: Penny Waite 07538.673.628
- Membership Secretary: Jane Anderson 07535.760.710
- Head Coach: Ralph Clarke 07866.433.605
- Club Coach: Carole Wilson 07939.095.713
- Treasurer: James Everitt
- Dan Anandan
- Gavin Kelly
- Graham Winstone
Club Rules & Regulations are posted in the Club House. Stamford Tennis Club can in no way be held responsible for injuries sustained whilst playing tennis or attending functions at the club.
Our amenities
Our clubhouse provides somewhere to shelter if it rains and provides a display of club notices. The kitchen is equipped with a cooker, kettle and fridge, which allows members of the club to organise meals and refreshments. There are toilets and changing rooms. We have onsite car parking.
