Elsenham Tennis Club
Good fun for all the family
History of the Club
The Club was formed in 1976 and the two courts were built largely thanks to volunteer labour from
prospective members and friends. A loan was received from the Parish Council of the day, and this was
repaid within several years. Over time the facilities have been improved, with a Club Hut and floodlighting being
installed. More recently, the Club has negotiated Associate Membership of the Bowls Club for all our Adult Members. ETC is also affiliated to the Lawn Tennis Association which gives the club and its members further benefits.
The Club was formed in 1976 and the two courts were built largely thanks to volunteer labour from
prospective members and friends. A loan was received from the Parish Council of the day, and this was
repaid within several years. Over time the facilities have been improved, with a Club Hut and floodlighting being
installed. More recently, the Club has negotiated Associate Membership of the Bowls Club for all our Adult Members. ETC is also affiliated to the Lawn Tennis Association which gives the club and its members further benefits.
Location
The courts are located on the Village Playing Fields off Stansted Road, Elsenham. This is in the centre of the village. The ground is actually owned by the Parish Council, but is fenced off in the normal way for tennis courts, thus giving protection to the courts and facilities. Within the fenced area is a compound and hut that are under a separate locking regime. The hut contains the control boxes for the floodlights and court booking sheets where you can pre-book a court if not already pre-booked for matches or coaching etc.
The courts are located on the Village Playing Fields off Stansted Road, Elsenham. This is in the centre of the village. The ground is actually owned by the Parish Council, but is fenced off in the normal way for tennis courts, thus giving protection to the courts and facilities. Within the fenced area is a compound and hut that are under a separate locking regime. The hut contains the control boxes for the floodlights and court booking sheets where you can pre-
Club Nights – Tuesdays and Wednesdays (weather permitting)
Club Night is held every Tuesday from 7.00pm onwards. ALL members are welcome and balls are supplied. A charge of £1 is made to cover the cost of the lights and balls. Performance Club Night is on every Wednesday, starting from 7.30pm. A charge of £1-
Club Afternoon (weather permitting)
Club Afternoon is held on Sundays from 2.00 – 5.00pm. ALL members are welcome. Bring your own balls if possible and there is no charge. This is considered more social play designed specifically for casual and family play.
Floodlights
The floodlights are controlled from boxes in the hut, one for each court. They are operated by tokens, which cost £1-
Bowls Club
All full adult members are also Associate (Social) Members of the Bowls Club and may use the Bowls Club facilities (except the Bowling Green) whenever the club is open, which is generally every evening except Sundays from 7.00pm to 11.00pm and during Bowls Club matches. Tennis Club members are subject to the Bowls Club rules covering their Associate Membership and you should carry your membership card with you if you intend to use the facilities which include the bar.
Visitors
Visitors are welcome on the courts if not being used by members. If you bring a visitor onto the courts
you are responsible for their behaviour and also for collecting the relevant fee (£2 for an adult and
£1 for a student and 50p for child under 16).
Please pass any money collected to our Treasurer or any Committee Member.
Tennis Balls
New tennis balls can be purchased at a cost of £4 per can of 4 balls from:
Petra Studholme, 26 Leigh Drive.
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