Summer BBQ - Saturday 13th June

Don’t miss out on our Annual Summer BBQ on Saturday, 13th June. There’s a special afternoon social tennis session from 2.00 - 4.00pm with the barbecue starting at 4.00pm with fun and games on and around the courts for all ages.

The barbecues will be lit from 4.30pm and our expert BBQ Masterchefs will be preparing your food for you - Burgers, Sausages, Kebabs as well as vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options to suit all needs.

The bar will be open all day serving the full range of draught and bottled beers, lagers, ciders, wine, spirits and soft drinks to refresh and quench those thirsts.

Tickets can be reserved at tennisshotley@gmail.com or bought from David Esther at the Club. Don’t miss out – buy your tickets or put your name down now for a lovely, friendly day for all the family.

Summer BBQ - Saturday 21st June

Don’t miss out on our Annual Summer BBQ on Saturday, 21st June. There’s a special afternoon social session from 2.00 - 5.00pm with the barbecue starting at 4.00pm with fun and games on and around the courts for all ages.

The barbecues will be lit from 4.30pm and our expert BBQ Masterchefs will be preparing your food for you - Burgers, Sausages, Kebabs as well as vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options to suit all needs.

The bar will be open all day serving the full range of draught and bottled beers, lagers, ciders, wine, spirits and soft drinks to refresh and quench those thirsts.

Tickets can be reserved at tennisshotley@gmail.com or bought from David Esther at the Club.

Amelia Rose Symm - National 11U Grass Court Champion 2025

Shotley & Benfieldside Tennis Club is proud to congratulate our own, marvellous Amelia Rose Symm on battling her way through a week of tennis at the National Lexus 11U Grass Court Championships held over the Spring Bank Holiday week at Frinton-on- Sea to become National Champion. Amelia went through the week unbeaten to lift the trophy and become our first-ever National Champion. Well done Amelia, and respect and thanks also to Mum and Dad Joanne and Peter for your unstinting support and commitment every step of Amelia’s path to glory, and to David Esther for the dedication, skill and passion he brings to every coaching session as he builds a stronger and stronger group of nationally-ranked junior players.

Now it's scientifically proven - TENNIS IS GOOD FOR YOU!!!

Click for the article in The Times on 30th November 2016 to find out why tennis is the best sport and activity if you want to live a long and healthy life and minimise your risk of dying from heart disease or stroke. The risk is slashed by 56% for tennis, squash and badminton, but by only 41% for swimming and just 36% for aerobics. 

So now you know it makes sense - JOIN A TENNIS CLUB NOW!!