Avenue Tennis Club Hosts Successful Competition and Offers Year-Round Activities

Strategic Insights -

The Avenue Tennis Club recently hosted the British Lawn Tennis Association's Burnham-on-Sea Open Tennis Competition, which drew 194 participants from across the county and beyond. The competition, held from August 18 to August 23, featured 38 events catering to age groups ranging from under-eight to over-55. The club's volunteers provided catering services, and the results are available on the LTA competitions website.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Avenue Tennis Club hosted the British Lawn Tennis Association's Burnham-on-Sea Open Tennis Competition, which featured 194 participants from August 18 to August 23.
  • The competition included 38 events, catering to age groups ranging from under-eight to over-55, managed by referee Donna Budd.
  • The club's volunteers provided catering services for the attendees, allowing them to enjoy refreshments while watching the matches.
  • The results of the competition are available on the LTA competitions website.
  • The club offers membership at £18 per annum for juniors under eight years old and £36 for juniors older than eight years and less than 18.
  • The club hosts a family night every Friday, featuring social tennis play for adults, an adult coaching session from 6pm until 7pm, and Vinny's Minis.
  • The club offers various coaching programs, including "cardio tennis", "one-to-one coaching", "group coaching", and a "stringing service".
  • The club will start a new improvers course, "Getting to Grips with Tennis", from Friday, September 5 to Friday, October 17.

Statistics:

  • 194 participants participated in the British Lawn Tennis Association's Burnham-on-Sea Open Tennis Competition.
  • 38 events were held in the competition, catering to age groups ranging from under-eight to over-55.
  • The competition took place between August 18 and August 23.
  • Membership fees at the club are £18 per annum for juniors under eight years old and £36 for juniors older than eight years and less than 18.

Sources:

  • The British Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) is the governing body of tennis in England.
  • The LTA competitions website is the official platform for viewing results of tennis competitions hosted by the LTA.
  • The Avenue Tennis Club is located on The Grove and offers various tennis programs, membership, and coaching services.
  • Head Coach Tim Seymour runs a comprehensive coaching program, which includes "cardio tennis" and "group coaching" for juniors and adults.