Men’s Seniors County Tennis Trials are to be held at The West Hants Club (artificial grass courts) on the following dates :- Age groups over 50+, 55+ & 60+ Sunday, 26th March, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm Age groups over 65+ & 70+ Sunday, 2nd April, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm Anyone interested in playing […]
News & Updates
Road to Wimbledon – Enter Today
Entry to HSBC Road to Wimbledon, the biggest tennis tournament in GB, closes on 28th February. Entry is free for schools. This tournament is for girls and boys aged 14U, in years 7, 8 and 9. More info on the LTA website https://www.lta.org.uk/competitions/junior/road-to-wimbledon/ […]
Dorset Tea Summer Doubles League – Fixtures Meeting
Fixtures Meeting for the ‘Dorset Tea Summer Doubles League 2017’ : Wednesday, 22nd February at The West Hants Club, 6.30 pm. […]
She Rallies Women’s Coach Conference
Join Judy Murray at The She Rallies Women’s Coach Conference being held at The Studios, Warwickshire on 3rd February. Aimed at female coaches with an interest in expanding their knowledge of how to successfully work with Women and Girls as part of their programme, it is most suitable for L2 or above female coaches. By […]
Upcoming Coach Forums in the South West
Coach Forum at Virgin Active, Wednesday, 25th January, 9 am to 1 pm – book your place here. Other dates : – Wednesday, 1st February at Exeter Tennis Centre. The Forum is aimed primarily at coaches working in a club environment with an interest in staying up-to-date with current LTA initiatives and getting some fresh on-court […]
Competition Closing Dates – Aegon Team Tennis, Team Tennis Schools & Road to Wimbledon
Entries are open for Aegon Team Tennis, Team Tennis Schools and Road to Wimbledon. Entry for all these competitions is on-line, links below :- Aegon Team Tennis : Entries close 31st January. Enter here. Premier 12U & 18U close 24th January. Team Tennis Schools : Entries close 18th January. Enter here. Road to Wimbledon 28th February. Enter […]
Projects supported by Small Grants & Loans Scheme
The Dorset Loans and Grant Committee have been busy this autumn finalising several projects. Swanage Tennis Club have been busy this autumn making great improvements to their courts. The Dorset Loans and Grants Committee were able to part fund their refurbishment project which included improved floodlighting. They have also upgraded some of their courts from […]
Doubles League Presentations at AGM
Presentations to all division winners of the summer Dorset Doubles League took place at the recent Annual General Meeting. Chantal Ellwood from Dorset Tea with John Feaver, President of Dorset LTA, presented the prizes. Dorset Tea, a new sponsor for DLTA, sponsor the county leagues re-named the Dorset Tea Doubles League. 868 players played in […]
County Cup Double Success
Congratulations to the men’s and ladies County Cup teams who both had victorious weekends at Winter County Cup coming top of their groups and gaining promotion. The men’s team, captained by Rich Irwin travelled to Hull and the ladies, captained by Karen Adams, to Boston (Lincolnshire!!) Men’s report can be found below, ladies report to […]
Disability Tennis in Dorset
Dorset LTA are proud to support disability tennis in the County and are looking at ways to widely promote more activity. Southbourne LTC are very active and have several programmes which they are rolling out. They are happy to share their experiences so why not go along to one of their sessions and see what […]
