What an incredible weekend at the County Padel Championships – 26th and 27th September 2026. Two action-packed days of fantastic padel, high energy, huge rallies and plenty of fun! With junior, adult and senior events, there was something for everyone, with some brilliant competition and an amazing atmosphere throughout. Congratulations to all our winners and […]
News & Updates
Dorset 12U Boys County Cup Champions
Congratulations to our 12U Boys – County Cup Champions. What a weekend for our boys, who came away as County Cup Champions after an incredible run of tennis and a nail-biting final! Playing at home venue East Dorset LTCC, the team made a flying start in Group B with two superb 6-0 victories against Cornwall […]
Charity Cardio & Open Day at Southbourne Tennis Club
Join Southbourne Tennis Club for a fun-filled day of tennis, activities, and community support in aid of Dorset Mind! Whether you’re a seasoned player or completely new to the game, everyone is welcome! Date | Saturday, 26th September Time | 10 am to 2.30 pm Venue | Southbourne Tennis Club, Iford Lane, Bournemouth BH6 5NF […]
TVC Live Event – Nottingham 2026
If you help to run a tennis club, this is a day not to miss! Sunday, 4th October 2026 9 am to 4 pm A packed programme of practical ideas, expert speakers, funding, volunteers, ClubSpark, Walking Tennis, Padel & Pickleball — plus the chance to put your questions and challenges directly to the LTA team. Plus […]
Eric Dry – A Lifetime of Service to Dorset Tennis
Dorset tennis has lost one of its most dedicated and respected figures with the passing of Eric Dry, who died recently in Salisbury. Eric’s association with tennis in Dorset extended over many decades. As a player, he was a longstanding member of The West Hants Club in Bournemouth, one of the county’s leading tennis clubs, […]
Exciting New Partnership with Dorset’s Golden Padel
We’re incredibly excited to announce our new partnership with Golden Padel, a company that shares our passion for making padel accessible to everyone. Based in Dorset, Golden Padel are doing outstanding work in the community – introducing children to the sport for the first time, giving students the chance to discover something new, creating a […]
Dorset County Padel Championships 2026
Entries are OPEN for the Dorset County Padel Championships 2026. Friday, 25th to Sunday, 27th September 2026 Advantage Padel, Mudeford Events 14U Boys & Girls Doubles 18U Boys & Girls Doubles Men’s, Women’s & Mixed Doubles O50s Men’s, Women’s & Mixed Doubles All events have amazing prizes sponsored by Golden Padel. Closing date for entries […]
The Dorset County Championships 2026 and The Babolat Cup
The Dorset County Championships 2026 is an official qualifying event for The Babolat Cup for the 12U age group – an incredible international competition for talented young players. Win the 12U Boys’ or Girls’ Singles title and you’ll receive automatic entry into The Babolat Cup UK Finals at Edgbaston Priory Club on 19–20 September 2026, […]
Summer County Cup 2026 Round-Up
A fantastic week of brilliant tennis for our Dorset County teams! Dorset Men delivered an outstanding County Week, finishing with four wins from five fixtures to secure second place overall and, most importantly, promotion to Group 5. The team finished behind Avon on rubbers despite having the same number of fixture wins highlighting just how […]
Vacancy – Dorset Tennis & Padel Operations Manager
Dorset Tennis & Padel is the county association and registered charity responsible for growing tennis and padel across Dorset. Working with the LTA, clubs, schools, coaches, volunteers and local communities, we aim to increase participation, develop players, support venues and create opportunities for everyone to enjoy both sports. The Role We are looking for an experienced and motivated Operations Manager to lead […]
