Michael Evans, a great supporter of Dorset tennis and who as a professional player represented Great Britain, passed away earlier this year aged 94. Michael was heavily involved in the coaching set up of the LTA from 1950 until he retired. As a professional player, he represented Great Britain against France and Holland. He played […]
News & Updates
Promotion for Dorset 18U Girls
Congratulations to Dorset’s 18U girls, County Cup winners and promotion to Division 2. The girls travelled to Wrexham where they faced opposition from Cambridgeshire, North of Scotland and North Wales. Proud Captain Emma Bennett has the following report of the road to victory :- This year our team consisted of Erin Richardson, Annie Lammas, Nat […]
Branksome Park Tennis all lit up!
Exciting times ahead for Branksome Park Tennis whose courts were recently refurbished with new floodlights and a great little cafe. Dorset LTA together with Poole Council and the LTA gave support to this project which was officially opened by the Mayor of Poole. Branksome Park Tennis can be found on Leicester Road, Branksome. More info […]
Re-arranged date for ‘Team Challenge’ at EDLTCC
Due to the bad weather on Sunday (21st January), the Team Challenge event for Mini Green and 12U-14U at East Dorset LTCC was cancelled. This has been re-scheduled for 11th February. Sign up here. […]
Team Tennis 2018 – Entries closing soon!
Don’t forget to enter Team Tennis 2018 Dorset, entries close 31st January 2018. Enter here […]
First ‘Team Challenge’ of the year at East Dorset LTCC for Mini Green, 12U & 14U
East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club are holding a Mini Green, 12U and 14U ‘Team Challenge’ event on Sunday, 21st January, 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm. Team events for boys and girls aged 9 to 14 years, includes singles and doubles. All standards welcome, lots of prizes up for grabs. For more details and […]
Fun for All at EDLTCC first ever Team Challenge
On Sunday 3rd December, East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club held their first ever Team Challenge event with 36 children taking part in teams from Blandford Tennis Academy and Christchurch Tennis Facility. There were 2 tournaments running alongside, Mini Red and Mini Orange, with the children playing in teams of 3, with a mix […]
Tennis for Kids 2018 – Applications Open
Applications are now open for Tennis for Kids for 2018. All coaches (minimum Level 2) are able to apply whether or not you have attended a course before. A little bit about Tennis for Kids………………………………… Tennis for Kids offers children aged 4-11 the opportunity to take part in a 6 week introductory course delivered by […]
Dorset Men’s County Cup Battle
The Dorset Men’s County Cup Team travelled to Southampton where they were up against Hampshire & Isle of Wight, South Wales and Derbyshire. After a slow start, the Team went on to beat H&IoW on the Friday and with a convincing win on the Saturday v Derbyshire they had all to play for on the […]
Dorset British Tennis Awards Winners Announced
Congratulations to Dorset’s British Tennis Award winners who received their Awards at the Dorset LTA Annual General Meeting last night. The winners :- Volunteer of the Year : Russell Willson Club of the Year : Sherborne Tennis Club Young Volunteer of the Year : Kieran Staniford Official of the Year : Kieran Staniford […]
