Newsletter
May 2025
Honouring Six Decades!
Save the date! In case you haven’t heard, Southbourne Tennis Club is celebrating its 60th Anniversary this year. We’re excited to announce plans are underway for a special celebration day on 30th August.
We’ve put together a small project team of volunteers to help organise the events for the big day. If you have experience with event planning or simply have some time to lend a hand, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch with a member of the committee, and we can add you to the event organisation group.
You can reach the committee by email at: club@southbournetennisclub.co.uk.
Hot Off the Court!
It’s Renewal Time!
Your 2025/26 membership renewal emails went out last week. Have you renewed yet?
This year’s extra special. Why? Because we’re gearing up to resurface half of the courts, a major upgrade that will benefit every rally, slice, and serve for years to come!
By renewing now, you’re not just joining another great season, you’re backing the club’s future. Let’s make it happen together!
Check your inbox or reach us at membership@southbournetennisclub.co.uk if you missed your invite or have any problems at all. Alternatively, simply renew here…
Milford Seniors Tournament 2025
It’s always fantastic to see Southbourne players out and about, proudly supporting tennis across the region and this year’s 24th Annual Milford Seniors Tennis Tournament was no exception, with a record number of entries and plenty of standout performances from our members. Here’s how our players got on…
🎾 Kirsty Holmes and Cleo Skilton
were crowned Women’s Doubles 45 champions.🎾 Pat Brown won the Men’s 60 Singles, knocking out the tournament’s No.1 seed.
🎾 Pat Brown and Richard Henshaw reached the Men’s 60 Doubles final.
🎾 Kirsty Holmes and Pat Brown also battled their way to the Mixed 45 Doubles final, adding to a strong tournament showing for both players.
🎾 Jane Carter and Mel Castagna reached the semi-finals of the Women’s 45 Doubles.
🎾 Rachel Best and Sarah Winter pushed hard in a tense quarter-final match, just falling short in the tie-break.
A huge well done to all who competed and great to see Southbourne so well represented, both on the courts and in the results!
Club Champs 2025
Extra Court Availability
The below courts will show as booked for club champs matches on clubspark and members are requested to reach out to Zoltan (zolko282@yahoo.co.uk) to request the available court for your club champs match . Zoltan will then change the booking to your name. This is to avoid non-members booking any free courts that should be used for club champs matches.
- Mon evening: 1 court for Club Champs matches
- Tue evening: 1 court for Club Champs matches (when no home match is scheduled)
- Wed evening: 1 court for Club Champs matches
- Thu evening: 1 court for Club Champs matches
- Fri evening: 1 court for Club Champs matches
- Sun morning: 1 court for Club Champs matches
Find details of all of the draws below. You can reach out to tournament referee Zoltan (zolko282@yahoo.co.uk) with any questions.
Upcoming Events
On Saturday 14th June, Southbourne Tennis Club will host the second Dorset Volunteers Day. This event is held to celebrate tennis volunteers and share good practice across the tennis community.
We are very proud to announce that the LTA President, Sandi Proctor, will be taking time out of her packed schedule to visit on the day.
Lucy Shuker, Paralympic multi-medallist will also be on court helping Dave Sanger with disability tennis.
Volunteers needed, anything you can help with would be greatly appreciated: Parking/Traffic Marshall (10am), Kitchen Volunteers (10am onwards).
If you would like any further information, please reach out to us at club@southbournetennisclub.co.uk.
2025 AGM
The 2025 AGM took place on Monday 28th April. Please get in touch if you have any questions. If you want to catch up on anything presented at this years AGM, then you can find relevant documents here: AGM Documents
Committee Pillars & Leads
Interested in getting involved?
Reach out to a committee member or email us at club@southbournetennisclub.co.uk
WE ARE SOUTHBOURNE TENNIS CLUB
Iford Lane, Bournemouth, Dorset BH6 5NF
club@southbournetennisclub.co.uk
Telephone: 01202 434044
Please note, phone isn’t always manned so please leave a message and someone will get back to you.
Charity Number: 1185919
Company no: 00841056
The Chatter-box
Dink, Smash and Stay Out of the Kitchen — Sunday Pickleball is Back!
Open Pickleball Sessions — Come and see what all the hype is about!
Starting: 4th May
Sundays: 2pm to 4pm
Pickleball is officially the fastest-growing sport in the world and now it’s back at Southbourne! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, our weekly Open Play sessions are the perfect way to get involved.
Pickleball blends the best parts of tennis, badminton, and table tennis into one fast-paced, social, and seriously addictive game. It’s easy to learn, fun for all ages and abilities, and all equipment is provided. Just bring yourself!
Come along, have a go, and see why millions of people are picking up a paddle.
New Tuesday Afternoon Adult Club Session
Open Adult Club Session
Duration: April & May
Tuesday: 2pm to 4pm
Following the earlier announcement on 23rd March, we’re trialling a new adult club session throughout April and May. It runs every Tuesday from 2pm to 4pm and is open to adult members of all standards.
We’d love to see you there so come along and help make this new session a success!
Meet Noemi From Vitalcare Physiotherapy
You may have seen Noemi at the club or been treated by her already. Here is a little bit about Noemi:
My name is Noemi, I’m a fully qualified physiotherapist and personal trainer and I’m here to help you prevent injuries, improve mobility, and strengthen key muscle groups to boost your game. Whether you’re recovering from an injury or aiming to sharpen your competitive edge, I’ll support you with personalised plans designed to meet your goals. Step onto the court feeling stronger, more agile, and ready to play your best!
Services Offered: Physiotherapy, Fitness Classes, Personal Training, Assisted Stretching
Your Club, Your Courts — Join The Maintenance Crew!
If you are interested in helping with odd jobs and ongoing maintenance at the club, the committee have collated a list at the below link which is a live list being updated by the committee as jobs are identified or completed:
https://tinyurl.com/STC-facilities-todo
If you can pickup any of these jobs, please let us know.
If you are interested in the Facilities role on the Committee please register your interest by sending an email to club@southbournetennisclub.com.
COURT SIDE NEWS & REMINDERS
Clubhouse Use
If you’re using the clubhouse, please help keep it looking its best by tidying up after yourself. Wipe down any surfaces, pop things back where they belong, and take any rubbish with you.
Remember, if you’re the last to leave, don’t forget to lock up to make sure everything is secure. You can lock the patio doors with the key on the string from inside the clubhouse and then ensure the indoor control panel shows the moon symbol to lock the front door as you leave.
Thanks for helping keep our club clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone!
Court Brushing
Courts 1-3 were recently re-sanded, therefore please ensure you use the brushes by Court 1 to brush the courts before and/or after you play, this will ensure the sand remains evenly distributed across the courts and helps protect the surface from uneven wear.
Use of Club Balls
When using the Courts outside of designated club session play, please ensure you are using your own tennis balls. Club balls should only be utilised for designated club sessions and club matches.
'OUT!'
SAFEGUARDING
At STC we strive to ensure that all children, and any young people and adults at risk, are not subjected to any form of abuse, and have a really enjoyable experience at the Club.
If anyone ever has any concerns regarding the welfare of any member would you please inform the Safeguarding Officer, Celia Barron (celiabarron@yahoo.com) or the Head Coach, David Sanger (davesanger@gmail.com)
HAVE YOUR SAY
Do you think at this stage you are likely to attend the 60th Anniversary Celebrations on 30th August and do you have any thoughts or ideas to help create a memorable day?