Tennis in Hackney, East London
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Adults

Everyone in the community is welcome to get involved in our Adult Programme.

Your playing ability and experience will determine which part of the programme suits you best.

Coaching courses

There are 3 levels of Coaching Courses for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced players.

Adult Social Sessions

Adult Social Sessions mainly involve organised doubles matches. They are a good way of getting to know other players in Hackney. The playing standard and age range is very wide!
Adult Level 1
Entry • Junior Programme
• Adult Level 2
• Parents of children involved in Junior Programme
• Through local marketing
Activities • Coaching sessions: for those players who have just started playing the game and/or find it difficult to maintain a rally. The course is suitable for players who have very little or no knowledge of the game.
• Adult Social Tennis
• Club Annual Summer Tournament for those ready to play matches
• Ladies Mornings
Exit • Adult Level 2
• Adult Social Tennis (organised matchplay)
Adult Level 2
Entry • Junior Programme
• Adult Level 1
• Parents of children involved in Junior Programme
• Through local marketing
Activities • Coaching sessions: for those players who are able to rally but not very well. Course suitable for players who know a little about the game but still need help to master the basics.
• Adult Social Tennis
• Club Annual Adult Summer Tournament
• Mens, Ladies, Doubles ladders
• Ladies Mornings
Exit • Adult Level 3
• Adult Social Tennis (organised matchplay)
Social sessions can be booked on a seasonal basis, but places are limited. It is possible to book a ‘drop-in’ place on these sessions, but only if there is availability on the day.
View information on Adult Courses and Social Sessions

Competitive tennis

If you are looking for more competitive tennis we have Mens and Ladies Teams competing in the Middlesex and Aegon Leagues; Mens and Ladies Team Training and Mens and Ladies Ladders.
View information on Mens and Ladies Teams and fixtures
View full details of the ladders and how to obtain a British Membership Number [new window will open]
Adult Level 3
Entry • Junior Programme
• Adult Level 2
• Parents of children involved in Junior Programme
• Through local marketing
Activities • Coaching sessions: for those players who are able to rally well. Course suitable for players who have experience in playing, have received coaching before and would regard themselves as being competent in most areas of the game.
• Adult Social Tennis
• Club Annual Adult Summer Tournament
• One day club tournaments
• Mens, Ladies, Doubles ladders
• Ladies Mornings
Exit • Mens Team Training / Ladies Team Training
• Adult Social Tennis (organised matchplay)
• Coaching qualifications – various levels
• Ratings Matches
Men's Team / Ladies' Team
Entry • Junior Programme
• Adult Level 3
• Other Tennis Clubs
• Through local marketing
Activities • Coaching sessions: for team players
• Adult Social Tennis
• Club Annual Adult Summer Tournament
• One day club tournaments
• Mens, Ladies,Doubles Ladders
• Ladies Mornings
• Winter: Middlesex Floodlit League Matches (Mens, Ladies, Mixed & Vets teams)
• Summer: Middlesex League Matches (Mens, Ladies); Mens & Ladies Aegon Team Tennis
Exit • Coaching qualifications
• Ratings matches
• Local/ Regional/ National competitions