Our Participation Committee, along with the LTA, are very keen to encourage clubs and coaches to introduce Walking Tennis (WT) programmes. David Lloyd, Chair, Participation Committee, was delighted to be invited by Clive Stow, coach at Weymouth Tennis Club, to attend and take part in the inaugural session of the Walking Tennis programme he is […]
News & Updates
LTA Open Court – Disability Activity Support Package
The LTA has developed a package of equipment and support to enable venues to increase opportunities for disabled people through being a part of their Open Court programme. This includes : Provision of adaptive equipment Support with marketing and communications Funding support to cover start-up costs and outreach Support sessions available for coaches and volunteers […]
Seniors County Tennis – Trials
Curious about Seniors County Tennis? Come along to our friendly County Trials on Sunday, 26th April at The West Hants Club. Meet Team Captains, other players, learn more about county competition and enjoy some friendly matchplay on the club’s clay courts. Men’s – 10.30 am to 12.30 pm – meet in the lounge area from […]
18U Teams in County Cup Action
Our 18U teams were in action at the weekend (20th to 22nd March) for County Cup. The Teams Girls | Grace, Lola, Iraja, Sophie, Freya, Poppy, Sayuri, Sophia Boys | Aidan, Olivier, Erik, Noah, Ruen, Lewis, Finley, Tom Our girls team were competing at The Essex Golf & Country Club, while the boys were at […]
Talbot Heath School UK Padel U15 Schools Champions
Huge congratulations to Talbot Heath School who delivered a standout debut performance at the UK Padel U15 Schools Championships held at Rocket Padel, Ilford on Sunday, 1st March 2026, defeating defending champions Charterhouse in the final to claim the title. Congratulations to the team | Elizabeth, Nadine, Lara, Morgan & Poppy. The championships, in its […]
Dorset Juniors Victorious at Padel County Friendly v Hants & IoW
It was fantastic for our Dorset juniors to return to Winchester at the weekend (7th March) for a Junior Padel Friendly taking on some increasingly familiar faces from Team Hants & IoW. The teams battled it out across three hours and three courts throughout the afternoon in an “every game counts” match format. Dorset came […]
Dorset Junior Success at LTA Padel, British Tour Grade 1
Huge congratulations to Dorset junior player Josh Aggas for taking the 14U title at the LTA Padel, British Tour Grade 1, R3 Bullpadel Cup in Stratford at the weekend alongside his Essex based doubles partner Shay. This is the highest grade competition run by the LTA for the top players in the county competing at […]
9U County Cup – Inspiring Start to the County Cup Season
A huge well done to our 9U boys and girls teams who battled hard at County Cup, 1st March at Aldershot Tennis Centre, showing impressive determination and teamwork throughout their events. Superb performance from our boys team who battled hard from start to finish, earning an impressive second place finish. With three nail-biting doubles wins […]
Dorset Tennis & Padel Inspired at 24 Hour Tennis Marathon
An incredibly inspiring and fun experience for Dorset Tennis & Padel who with schools, clubs, coaches, volunteers, counties and supporters took part in a 24-Hour Tennis Marathon at the weekend (21st/22nd February), raising awareness and support for ‘Bright Ideas for Tennis’. Amazing commitment, community spirit and non-stop action from start to finish. Shout out to […]
County LTA Award Winners 2026
We are pleased to announce the winners of the county’s 2026 LTA Awards Winners. CONGRATULATIONS to all. Cathie Sabin Volunteer of the Year David Mogford – Weymouth Tennis Club David sadly passed away September 2025. This Award is given posthumously to honour the dedication and tireless commitment he gave to Weymouth Tennis Club. […]
