Category: BLTSC News

BLTSC are delighted announce that club sweatshirts and hoodies now are available to buy and can be ordered through the Office

The classic sweatshirt is a Fruit of the Loom design with our club logo embroidered on the front left breast plate; ‘Bromley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club’ printed across the rear and costs £20

The club hoodie is zipless with front pocket. Badge and wording are the same as the classic sweatshirt and the cost is Adult £24, Child £16

Each garment can be personalised for an additional £3

We have decided on a limited range of colour options, but believe there is something to meet everyones tastes.

Some samples have been ordered and will be available on Handicap Finals day- Sunday June 18th, time to treat yourself perhaps!

During August the British Veterans grass court championships take place on the grass courts at SW19. Whilst it’s not quite a Grand Slam it’s an opportunity to play on the grass courts at Aorangi Park and play a stones throw from the hallowed turf of the show courts!

BLTC do not generally push external tournaments, however this could be one that is worth having a think about for the experience of playing somewhere special.

It’s a grade three event so the standard is challenging, entry forms can be found on the Box League notice board.

Some places still remain for this Sunday’s American Tournament.  If you would like to book yourself a slot, please contact Martin Rands on 07896 235472.  Play is open to all from age 16 up and kicks off at 1.45pm.

Just in case you’re not sure….

There’s no new member session tonight- Wednesday 27th

Dan’s tennis clinic resumes next Tuesday 2nd June with SERVE- the session is all booked out but some places remain for the folllowing-  ‘VOLLEY’ session on 9th June. Be quick: for a fiver what do you have to lose? Sign up sheets are on the notice board

Sunday sessions with Elliot have are proving slow to take off. The sessions are there for beginners to develop their game play…..Support of this session will ensure its future so, if you’ve recently joined- come and take part:  it’s a session with you in mind- and it’s free.

Getting a court is vital to everyone: not knowing what courts are in use when by who can lead to frustrations and ultimately having to move court. Aside of many members experiencing this first hand it was also raised at our AGM in March.

It was suggested at that meeting that a booking system be considered to better manage court time, something that we have have so far resisted.

To help all members understand when and which courts are used for coaching, club sessions etc, notices are now displayed in the clubhouse- upstairs and downstairs. Please have a look at them; note that this information does not include court use for club matches.

This subject often provokes comment so please share any views you have with the office

BLTC’s 2009 Handicap Tournament is now underway and the draws can be found upstairs in the Pavilion.

We’re slightly later starting than last year so the clock is ticking and first rounds need to be played as soon as possible, getting the wrong side of Tournament referee Justine Eastbury is not worth the risk!

Remember Handicap Finals day is June 28th, so get the date in your diary: there will be lots going on on the day as well as the tennis…..Not to be missed

Good luck!

We’re working hard at BLTC to ensure that players of all abilities get the most from their tennis membership. Summer club nights are now in full swing on Tuesdays and Daniel kicks off his tennis clinics tomorrow, the first three sessions are completely booked out – and only a few places remain for the last sessions.

The last new activity we have for this summer is a ‘novice style’ club session to take place on Sundays. This session will run alongside club afternoon between 2-4pm and will be overseen by Elliot, one of our coaches, for the first hour.

The emphasis is on social play for members who are new to the game and are not YET ready for open club afternoon!

There is no charge for this session, BLTC are funding it to support this section of its membership. That said it is experimental, so for it to work we need people to come and play!

Sunday 2pm- ‘Novice style’ play sessions with Elliot- starts this weekend- FREE

With hopes high for a fantastic summer ahead, BLTC’s bar will be open longer hours this summer for your enjoyment!  

With immediate effect the bar will now be open as follows-

Monday 7-11pm

Tuesday 6-11pm

Wednesday 7-11pm

Thursday 7-11pm

Friday 6-10pm

Saturday 1pm-7pm

Sunday 12.30-2.30pm & 5-10pm

See you in there!