The Club has six new all-weather synthetic turf tennis courts, four were completed in 2003 and the remaining two have just been completed in March 2010. Three courts are floodlit to a very high standard that enables play to continue until 10.00pm throughout the year. All the courts are carefully maintained by our permanent groundsman. Courts are available for play every day from 9.00am.
Booking
Members may reserve courts up to seven days in advance and junior members generally have priority on court 6. There are currently no usage charges to playing members for courts or floodlights – this is included in the annual membership subscription. All players must check in at reception before playing and charges may be imposed on players who fail to use their booked courts without adequate notice of cancellation.
Tennis Programme
Throughout the year, a varied programme of social and competitive tennis is arranged by Chris Wilkinson. Chris is a former British No 1 and World over 35 champion player with a very successful record in Davis Cup, Olympic Games and Wimbledon – he played tennis at Lee on the Solent as a teenager and returned to the club in 2002 as Director of Tennis.
As well as various regular coached groups, there are informal mix-in sessions on Tuesday mornings and Friday evenings. New members especially find that these are the sessions to attend in order to meet other club members of all playing standards. Chris Wilkinson’s “Rusty Rackets” groups (at various times during the week) have also proved to be extremely popular with members returning to tennis. You can see our Coaching Information here.
Club Tournament
Various tournaments are arranged throughout the year – both serious and social. The Club Closed Championship takes place during the summer and Internal Club Leagues run from autumn to spring. We also arrange American Doubles Tournaments at Bank Holidays.
Tennis sponsorship packages are also available.
Adult Programme
ADULT BASKET DRILL BLITZ – book at reception in advance.
This type of session is ideal for all standards and involves hitting a lot of balls on certain themes with the coach feeding from the basket. Emphasis mainly on feeding rather than rallying from the back - it is purely down to you !
MATCH PRACTICE - No need to book - just come along !
For the more experienced players involved in or interested in taking part in club teams - emphasis on a partly themed session plus match playing skills.
ADULT IMPROVERS (1) - No need to book –contact Chris for details .Similar to match practice - a coach led session for experienced players.
ADULT IMPROVERS (2)
– No need to book – contact Chris or Martin for details – Ideal for players moving on from Rustys who want to take their game that extra step .
LADIES IMPROVERS
– No need to book – Just come along. A coach led session for experienced players
ORIGINAL & THURSDAY RUSTY RACKETS - Bookable course.
For all wishing to try their hand at tennis or return to playing tennis - starting with the basics!
WEEKEND RUSTYS - bookable course.
Similar format as above - ideal for players wishing to start with the basics.
CLUB NIGHTS/MIX-IN MORNINGS - No need to book - just come along! Non-coached sessions for players of all standards with games arranged to meet members' own preferences as far as possible
MONDAYS
4.00 pm - 5.00 pm MINI TENNIS RED/ORANGE
5.00 pm - 6.00 pm LOST FUTURES SQUAD
7.15 pm - 8.45 pm ADULT IMPROVERS (1)
TUESDAYS
10.00 am - 11.30 am MIX-IN
WEDNESDAYS
4.00 pm - 5.00 pm LOST FUTURES SQUAD
5.00 pm - 6.00 pm JUNIOR IMPROVERS
7.00 pm - 8.30 pm ORIGINAL RUSTY RACKETS – (FULLY BOOKED)
THURSDAYS
8.30 am - 9.30 am BASKET DRILL BLITZ
9.30 am - 10.30 am BASKET DRILL BLITZ
4.00 pm - 5.00 pm MINI TENNIS GREEN
6.00 pm - 7.15 pm RUSTY RACKETS- (FULLY BOOKED)
7.15 pm - 8.30 pm LADIES MATCH PRACTICE
FRIDAYS
9.30 am - 11.00 am LADIES IMPROVERS MORNING
4.00 pm - 5.00 pm MINI FUTURES SQUAD
5.00 pm - 7.00pm INDIVIDUAL LESSONS
6.00 pm - 8.00 pm CLUB NIGHT
SATURDAYS - Junior Club
9.00 am - 9.45 am MINI RED 1
10.00 am - 11.00 am MINI RED 2
11.00 am - 12.00 pm MINI ORANGE
12.00 am - 1.00 pm MINI GREEN
1.00 pm - 2.00 pm JUNIOR IMPROVERS
2.00 pm - 5.00 pm INDIVIDUAL LESSONS
10.30 am - 12.00 pm ADULT IMPROVERS(2) WITH MARTIN JAMES
SUNDAYS
10.30 am – 12.00 pm WEEKEND RUSTYS –( SPACES AVAILABLE - BOOKABLE COURSE)
3.00 pm – 5.00 pm CLUB AFTERNOON
Senior Prices with Coach
Rusty Rackets £6.50 see reception for courses
Basket Drill Blitz £5.00
Ladies Improver Morning £6.50
Adult Improvers £6.50
Self-Organised
Senior Mix-in FOC
Club Night FOC
Individual lessons £32.00 per hour Shared lesson £38.00 (2 people)
Holiday Programme
During the school holidays tennis camps will be organised - see noticeboard for details
NON MEMBERS will have to pay a guest fee
Pat Cash plays at Lee on Solent during the recent Open Day.
