Our 18U boys and girls teams were in action recently at 18U County Cup. The boys in Group 3b, at Aldershot Tennis Centre, faced teams from East of Scotland, Berkshire, Norfolk. The girls battled it out in Group 2b at David Lloyd Club, Southampton taking on teams from Kent, Lancashire and Suffolk. The girls started […]
News & Updates
Local Opportunities to ‘Play Your Way to Wimbledon’
Play Your Way to Wimbledon, powered by Vodafone, is back for 2025, offering both adult and junior players the chance to take part in a Wimbledon-inspired competition. To make the event more accessible and welcoming – especially for recreational players who may not usually enter tournaments—the ITF World Tennis Number bandings have been adjusted for some of […]
Padel Coach Job Opportunity at East Dorset Padel
East Dorset Padel at East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, are looking for an enthusiastic LTA Padel Level 2 coach to lead the development and delivery of the club’s padel coaching programmes at all levels. Building a programme for all club standard members, offering a coaching pathway for all members and non-members who are […]
Dorset Through to LTA Tennis Awards National Finals
National Finalists for the 2025 LTA Tennis Awards presented by Lexus have been announced and Dorset has two nominations……. CONGRATULATIONS TO : Jeremy Hamer, Chair of Marnhull Tennis Club – National Finalist for the Cathie Sabin Volunteer of the Year Award Mudeford Junior School – National Finalist for the School of the Year Award Both […]
Team Spirit Shines Through at 9U County Cup
An incredible day of competition for our Dorset boys and girls teams at 9U County Cup, the first LTA County Cup of 2025. Both teams showed amazing team spirit—supporting, encouraging, and celebrating each other every step of the way. The boys secured a well-earned third after narrowly losing some very close matches to Hampshire and […]
Dorset Seniors Success at Wrexham
A brilliant week for Dorset senior players at the 2025 British Open Masters Indoor Championships 2025 with WINNERS of 4 events. Men’s 55s Singles – Matt Coombes Men’s 55s Doubles – Matt Coombes with Paul Scullard (H&IoW) Women’s 65s Doubles – Jane Langstaff and Gill Young Men’s 70s Doubles – Boyd Brackstone with Jasper Cooper […]
Darren Toop Open 2025
Entries for the Darren Toop Open 2025 are OPEN, the first of three Dorset Grade 3 summer tournaments. 6th to 12th April 2025 Victoria Avenue Lawn Tennis Club Junior, adult and senior events Closing date for entries | 23rd March, 10 am A popular, fun, family friendly tournament with events for all. Enter here Singles […]
9U County Cup 2025
An exciting weekend ahead for our 9U county teams, set to compete in the first LTA County Cup of 2025. Our boys and girls teams are in action on Sunday, 2nd March at Aldershot Tennis Centre competing against Hants & IoW, Berkshire and Wiltshire. GOOD LUCK to both teams. Girls Team Captain | Catherine Lawson Vice […]
Competition Opened Up: The New Plan 2025-2029
Join the Tennis Parents Community with LTA’s Head of Competition, Jenny McAneny-Vincent to learn about the changes that are coming to competition in GB with an opportunity to feedback your thoughts. Monday, 10th March Live on Zoom from 8 pm Q&As Questions can be submitted when you sign up, or jump in on the […]
Tennis Ball Recycling
Every year, around fifteen million tennis balls are discarded in Great Britain, used for only 4-6 hours before taking up to 300 years to decompose in landfills. To address this issue, the LTA have teamed up with DYUCE, who following a successful pilot program, are now rolling out their subscription ball recycling service across the […]
