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| Crowthorne
Tennis Club is situated off Nine Mile Ride
between the village of Crowthorne and the
market town of Wokingham in the county of
Berkshire, the heart of the UK's Thames
Valley, and also within easy reach of NW
Surrey and N Hampshire. With four all-weather
courts, all with Metal Halide 500Lux floodlighting,
play is possible all year round up to 10
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There
have been a lot of changes since 2001 when the
new clubhouse arrived, one of which was to open
the club to beginners. This has been a great success
and our membership has increased significantly
with players of all standards joining throughout
the past few years. Nevertheless, the courts are
rarely full and we welcome new members at any
time during the season. Our floodlights were extended
to cover all four courts in time for Winter 2003
and towards the end
of 2006 all four courts were resurfaced, completing
a six year regeneration programme for the club.
Improvements to the environment around the clubhouse
have further enhanced the club and made it a safer
and better place to play tennis.
The standard at Crowthorne Tennis Club is mixed,
so there's no need to feel daunted if you're new
to the game or you haven't played for a while.
We offer free coaching
to beginners and, with the well supported Monday
Beginners & Improvers club night, even if
you've never played before, you can join the club
and start enjoying the game. Our Improvers club
night on Wednesday evenings is taking a while
to get off the ground, but, as well as providing
improving beginners with an opportunity to gain
more experience and consistency before joining
in one of the other club sessions, also provides
an opportunity for more able players wanting to
play at a less demanding level. This season we
are promoting Friday night as a club session for
all levels of player and hope to make it a social
focal point as well.
More
experienced players will find plenty of challenges
too. In addition to the Tuesday and Friday club
nights and the Tuesday and Thursday afternoon
club sessions for social play, we have teams entered
in the Berkshire and Aegon Team Tennis Leagues,
including Veterans. With our club Singles Leagues
for the more energetic, as well as the occasional
social tournament and the annual club championships.
there is plenty of opportunity for competitive
play as well. Our Thursday night Match Practice
sessions for team standard players has increased
in popularity and has proved its worth in the
improved positions of our teams in the leagues.
We
now welcome 10 year olds and under to join as
Mini members. We've had mini-tennis coaching for
a while and now those attending caoching can become
members. Juniors, aged 11 to 18, play in the Winter
and Summer Leagues and a program of activities
including regular coaching, squad practice and
a Friday club night all under the direction of
our Junior Manager, provide ample opportunities
for our youngsters.
In
this sometimes over-competitive age, friendly
tennis clubs can be hard to find. However, the
friendly attitude of the club cannot be emphasised
too strongly, as our members are well aware that
joining a new club can be a daunting prospect.
We are not as big as some Berkshire tennis clubs;
we are certainly not elite, but we do enjoy our
social tennis as well as giving those with ability
the chance to progress. Whilst we do not allow
members' children and dogs to stray on to the
courts during a rally, as used to happen in the
early days, the club has retained its family atmosphere
and provides family membership at a reduced rate.
This is all reflected in our new
Mission Statement! Yes, we know that sounds a
bit corporate and trendy, but it encapsulates
exactly what Crowthorne Tennis Club is all about...
"Crowthorne Tennis Club exists to provide
friendly and competitive tennis for the residents
of the Wokingham to Crowthorne area while striving
to make it non-elitist, within the reach of all
members of the community and retaining its village
and family-friendly atmosphere."
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