The Albert tennis section welcomes new members of all ages and abilities. If you can serve and hold a rally then that’s enough to join in with social tennis on Saturdays, and if you are not quite there yet, you soon will be with some coaching from the club coach.

And it isn't just adults either, there are plenty of juniors, down to the very tinies, who can learn to play in the casual and friendly setting of the club. 

Team Tennis

The Club plays in the North East Cheshire and the South West Manchester Leagues. There are currently 3 ladies’ teams and 5 men’s teams and 3 junior teams. 

The season runs from late April to the end of July and matches are usually played on weekday evenings. We also have 4 teams playing Winter League tennis and these are usually Sunday morning matches.

The tennis teams have finished the season bathed in glory.  Our men's and ladies 2nd teams and men’s 3rd  all won their divisions, the men's 2nd team had their best finish in years, and the ladies 1st team had their highest finish since 1975 or 76. So long ago that no one can quite remember!

Onwards and upwards for the Winter League

If you are interested in playing team tennis please speak to a Tennis Committee member. Their contact details are on the notice board.

Social Tennis 

New members are encouraged to come and join in social tennis on a Sunday afternoon from 2pm. where you will have a chance to meet the Club Coach and find out more about the Club. You will be made very welcome whatever your standard.

Social tennis is also available on a Saturday afternoon from 2pm. when the standard is a little more demanding. Members playing on a Saturday are expected to be able to serve, volley and maintain a rally.

Anthony Michell, a qualified coach, runs ‘Rusty Rackets’, a club night on Thursdays from 7.00pm – 9.00pm for those of you who want to regain lost skills.

Our coach, Dave Chadwick runs a popular Junior Club Night every Friday from 5pm to 7pm. and all junior members are welcome. 

Juniors should read the rules for details of their other playing times.

Floodlit Tennis

The floodlit courts can be booked during the Winter months until 10.00pm and the booking forms are kept on the bar. The lights are operated by a key available from the bar. 

Tournaments

Several tournaments are held throughout the year, some more serious than others. The main Tournament is held in the Summer and dates are announced on the website, noticeboard and by email   All members are encouraged to enter these events.

Coaching

The Club Coach is Dave Chadwick. Dave gives individual and group coaching sessions. Dave can be contacted on 0161 434 2219.   

We have two other affiliated coaches who can provide individual coaching sessions. They are:-

Lis Bevan             telephone     0161 612 2495

Mike Barrett         telephone     0161 428 4078

Tennis Balls

Dunlop Fort and Slazenger Tennis balls can be purchased at the bar at discounted prices. 

Ball Machine

There is an automatic ball machine which can be hired for £2 per hour. Hire can be arranged by telephoning the Club. The machine may not be hired by junior members without adult supervision.  Before using the machine for the first time, you should contact a Committee member to arrange a demonstration. The easiest way to do this is to come down on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. 

If you have have any queries please telephone Terry McDonnell on 07817 292 585 or Dave Chadwick.

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