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Bristol Central Tennis Club - Playing Matters

We are a very friendly club and not strict about etiquette etc but we find we can best keep that friendly atmosphere if people are considerate of others.
Please click here for more information on club protocols (required reading for members!)
The Membership year begins 1st April and ends 31st March and includes both summer and winter 'tennis seasons'.  The times of play may change between summer (1st April - 30th September) and winter (1st October - 31st March). A large booking sheet is displayed on the notice board, which shows when the courts can be booked and when they are reserved for particular activities such as Club Play and League matches (see Court Usage).  Bookings for non-reserved times can be made a week in advance for up to 1.5 hours at any one time - simply initial onto the booking sheet against the court & time.

We have teams in the Avon men's and ladies', summer, winter and veterans leagues.  Summer league runs from May to July, Winter league from October to March.  Veterans leagues (40 years & over) run from July to October, and then again through the winter season for mixed teams.  Selection for any team is based on ability and availability.  If you would like to be part of the league teams speak to the men's or ladies captain who will arrange for you to attend match practice on a Monday (ladies) or Tuesday (men).

We have club championships each year in men's and ladies' singles and doubles, and mixed doubles.  Details can be found on the Club notice boards once these have been arranged for the year or check the Club diary online.  There is also the First Saturday Tournament on the first Saturday of every month in the afternoon, which is aimed at players with a more 'social' standard of tennis.

Ladies Play (email queries via the membership secretary)
Contact Ladies Captain for more information
Ladies play is held on Monday nights, from around 7pm


Men's Play (email queries via the membership secretary)
Contact: Mens Captain for more information
Men's organised play is held on Tuesday nights, from 6.30pm


Mixed Play (email queries via the membership secretary)
Mixed club play is held on Wednesday nights, from 6.30pm

Click here for information about Junior play

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Please keep an eye on the Club noticeboards for current news and information.

BCTC AGM Minutes archive:   Word    PDF
BCTC Rules (Dec 05):
Word    PDF
See BritishTennis.com's Rules page for a complete guide to tennis rules, regulations, and etiquette                                          
BCTC Playing Guidelines: Word    PDF                               
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Last updated 22/12/10