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Whether you are an advanced player wanting to compete at university level, someone who plays for leisure or someone who has never even held a racquet, you will be warmly welcomed at The University of Leicester Tennis Club. Our close-knit community allows all players, social and team, to maximise their university experience through sport!
What Do We Offer?
- IMPROVE: Our LTA-certified coaches will help you get fit and improve your tennis, working on technique and building your overall performance through consistent training held throughout the week.
- COMPETE: For those who want to, there is ample opportunity to get involved competitively. We have two Mens BUCS teams and one Womens team, that compete against other universities in the Midlands, as well as summer and winter league matches competing against local clubs. We also organise regular internal tournaments to practice your matchplay skills as well as to have fun.
- GET SOCIAL: The club has a great atmosphere both on and off court. As well as training sessions, we organise many varied social events including mini golf, bowling, the annual christmas dinner and more!
If you have any questions, come and find us at the freshers fair, sports fair, or contact us on instagram or email su-tennis@le.ac.uk
Hopefully see lots of you in September! Love Tennis x
Costs
Registration fee:
£40 - New players and returning players of any ability.
£45 - Veteran BUCS players (Players who have in the past been on any BUCS team).
£20 - People who want to attend our socials ONLY. This does not include tennis lessons or events.
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Team Leicester Membership (needed alongside ANY sports society membership):
£165 - Gold Membership (early bird offer until 23:59 on 13/10/24).
£198 - Gold Membership (after early bird offer ends)
£99 - Termly membership
£110 - Team Leicester (society access ONLY).
For more information on memberships please see: - https://le.ac.uk/sports/membership
Committee
President: Emma Meakin (em508@student.le.ac.uk)
Vice Captain: Roberta Vine
Men's 1st Team Captain: Thomas Stanisavljevic
Men's 2nd Team Captain: Matthew Hintz
Treasurer: Kaitlin Navaratnam
Wellbeing Officer: Sakina Kuan
Tournament and LDL Officer: Guido Morosi-Guerin
Training Schedule
Monday
-18:30 - 20:00, Beginners, Roger Bettles Sports Centre, Manor Road.
- 19:30 - 21:30, Team Training (Captain invitation only), Knighton Tennis Centre (Indoors).
Tuesday
- 18:30 - 20:30, Team Training (Invitation only), Roger Bettles Sports Centre, Manor Road.
Wednesday
- 14:00 - 16:00 Beginners Coaching / All abilities matchplay, Roger Bettles Sports Centre, Manor Road.
Thursday
- 18:00 - 20:00 Upper Intermediate/Performance Squad, Roger Bettles Sports Centre, Manor Road.
Match Days
BUCS fixtures - Wednesdays
Winter league matches - Weekends
Summer league matches - Weekday evenings