Information for Prospective Members

The information below will hopefully answer the main questions you may have in considering joining Didsbury LTC.

Am I eligible to join?

Everyone is welcome, as long as we have room. Your standard of play does not matter, provided you are able to serve and to keep a simple rally going in social play. You can join straightaway, or you can play up to three times as a visitor @ £2 per session before deciding whether you wish to join.

When can I play?

Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings throughout the year are reserved for social play - these are the best times for getting to know people. Some retired members play on Tuesdays from 10:00am. and Fridays from 1:30pm, and anyone is welcome to join them. The courts are not locked, but you should avoid evenings between 4pm and 6:30pm, and Saturday mornings, which are reserved for Juniors. From May to July, matches are played most Mon., Tues. and Thurs. evenings and sometimes on a Friday - one court is available by permission of the team captains.

Do I need to book a court?

No; we play a set and then mix people around. Everyone who turns up gets a game. The Club has 4 carpet courts, all with floodlighting.

What competitive tennis does the Club run?

In summer there are four Gents and three Ladies teams, and in winter we have two mixed teams. We run the club tournament in September.

Can I get coaching?

The Club Coach is Feri Hooshyar ( 445 7155 ); Darren O’Donnell (mobile 07789 905895) also does some coaching at the Club. Coaching is mainly for Juniors but we run adult sessions according to demand. Ring either Feri or Val Hempstock ( Junior Secretary - 445 2529 ) with any coaching queries you may have.

What social events are there?

During the summer we have occasional fun `American’ tournaments with barbecue/hotpot lunches or suppers; other social events take place from time to time.

What does it cost to join?

Full membership is currently £135 p.a. (April to March). You should check with the Membership Secretary about concessions (e.g. for students or if you join during the membership year). Please also note that, if you play under floodlights, you will be asked to contribute to the lighting costs.

Further Details

Ask for the Secretary/Membership Secretary, Bob Peel (445 0465 or on Club tel. no. 434 3781).

Updated on 6th April 2008