The LTA has launched a brand-new website dedicated entirely to padel. Ready to Play Padel – Find a Court Play Your Way – Improve Your Skills, Equipment Guide, Find a Competition Padel News Get Involved Funding Coaching and lots more. Check it out here […]
News & Updates
Adult Team Captains Appointed
We are pleased to announce the appointments of our men’s and ladies team captains, Ben Pritchard and Lauren Hill who have taken over the roles from Harry Butler and Amelia Fortescue, our thanks to them for all they have done fielding teams for the County Cup events. Ben and Lauren bring a huge amount of […]
Padel County Voluntary Opportunities
Dorset Tennis & Padel exists to promote the games of tennis and padel at all levels throughout Dorset (the area covered by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, and Dorset Councils). It became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation in January 2025 and is now going through the approval process of the national LTA to recognise it as the successor to Dorset […]
Volunteers’ Day 2025
Following the success of our Volunteers’ Day last September, we are excited to invite Dorset club and county volunteers to our 2025 Volunteers’ Day on Saturday, 14th June at Southbourne Tennis Club. A day to celebrate the invaluable contributions of tennis volunteers in Dorset, recognising the important role they play in making tennis a thriving […]
2025 Seniors Tennis (GB)/LTA Participation Grant Scheme
Applications are now welcomed for the 2025 Seniors Tennis GB (STGB) / LTA Participation Grant Scheme Grants of up to £400 are available to help run : a recreational competition for seniors aged 30+ using the new ITF World Tennis Number OR a ‘let’s start tennis’ scheme aimed at encouraging new players to start playing tennis. […]
Vacant Roles – Ladies’ & Men’s Captains
Dorset LTA (otherwise known as Dorset Tennis) became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation in January 2025 as Dorset Tennis & Padel and is now going through the approval process of the national LTA to recognise it as the successor to Dorset LTA. Dorset Tennis & Padel exists to promote the games of tennis and padel at […]
Babolat & Dorset Tennis Official Tennis Ball Offer 2025
Babolat and Dorset Tennis are proud to announce that Babolat are to continue to be the official tennis ball supplier to Dorset Tennis. All LTA registered tennis venues within the county of Dorset can access the following incentivised tiered offer from Babolat: For every 12 dozen Babolat tennis balls purchased, the club will receive 1 […]
18U County Cup Action
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 […]
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 […]
