WHAT IS TENNIS?
Tennis is a racket sport that can be played individually against a single opponent (singles) or between two teams of two players each (doubles).
Each player uses a tennis racket that is strung with cord to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over or around a net and into the opponent's court.
The object of the game is to play the ball in such a way that the opponent is not able to play a valid return.
The player who is unable to return the ball will not gain a point, while the opposite player will.
HOW MANY TEAMS DO WE HAVE?
- Men's 1st Team (BUCS South Eastern Tier 1)
- Men's 2nd Team (BUCS South Eastern 4)
- Women's 1st Team (BUCS South Premier)
- Women's 2nd Team (BUCS South Eastern Tier 2)
- Women's 3rd team (BUCS South Eastern Tier 2)
GET STARTED
To be a part of the club, you need to join up as a member. The different club membership options are listed below with a description of what each membership covers. By purchasing a membership you are agreeing to the club's code of conduct.
To play you simply need sports clothing and trainers. Rackets can be provided for Beginner's but members are welcome to bring their own.
Please note that your membership information will be used in conjunction with Essex Sport (University of Essex) purely for the purpose of providing access to required facilities and data analysis. Your data will not be shared with anyone else or used for marketing purposes. Memberships are uploaded to the Essex Sport system manually and so it may take up to 5 working days before you are able to book onto your session via the Essex Sport app and attend training sessions.
Should you have any problems please email blades@essex.ac.uk
TRAINING TIMES
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BUCS TEAM TRAINING
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Monday 7-9PM
Tuesday 7-8PM
Tennis Courts/Bubble
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Training for Men's 1 & Women's 1 BUCS Teams
Training for Men's 2 & Women's 2 BUCS Teams
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DEVELOPMENT COURSE
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Tuesday 8-9PM
Tennis Courts/Bubble
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Development course for beginners and intermiate students (purchase above) |
| PICKLEBALL CLUB TRAINING (SOCIAL SESSION) |
THURSDAY 6-7PM
Tennis Courts/Bubble
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Pickleball club training for active/BUCS members who have a playing membership |
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TENNIS CLUB TRAINING (SOCIAL SESSION)
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Friday 7-9PM
Tennis Courts/Bubble
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Tennis club trianing for active/BUCS members who have a playing membership |
LOOKING FOR A DIFFERENT WAY TO PLAY?
Through Essex Sport, we also offer different ways to play the sports you love. Join our Social Tennis Active sessions, by booking your place via the Essex Sport App!
| SOCIAL CARDIO TENNIS |
Tuesday
6-7PM
Tennis Courts
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A fun group activity, for any playing level. Burning calories whilst hitting plenty of balls to the latest music beats! |
CLUB COMMITTEE