Your tennis club committee hopes you are well and getting some tennis in. Yes we are still allowed to play tennis. But there have been some rule changes lately so we thought it timely for an update on what FTC is able to offer. In many ways what follows is the “new normal”. In all…
After a Covid-19 enforced hiatus of five months, mix-in club sessions returned to Fishbourne Tennis Club on Saturday 29 August. More than 20 members attended, lured by the idea of fun mixed doubles social tennis and free ice creams. All four courts were busy all morning. First on court was Sheila Smith, 82 (pictured), enjoying…
In recognition of his many years’ voluntary service on the committee of Fishbourne Tennis Club, for most of the time as chairman, the club has made David Lord an honorary member and presented him with a gift on behalf of everyone at the club. The picture shows David being presented with a GPS golf watch…
Dear Fishbourne Tennis Club member, Welcome to the latest news from your tennis club. There is lots you need to know about here, so please read on… Track and Trace now in operation at FTC Every time you play at FTC please ensure you write your name on the appropriate day in the new Track…
Dear Member, We are continuing to promote some form of normal social tennis. With this in mind you are invited to join our Informal American Tournaments. These will be: This Wednesday 29th July from 2 pm to 4 pm on courts 3 and 4. Next Sunday 2nd August from 2 pm to 4 pm on courts 2, 3 and…
Another big investment in FTC’s future gets under way today (Monday 27 July) as the resurfacing works on Court 1 commence. The court is being resurfaced with TigerTurf Advantage Pro to exactly match the surface on Court 2 that has become popular with members since being installed two years ago. That will give the club …
Dear FTC member Your tennis committee hopes you are keeping well and that you have been able to get a game in. This note is an update of where we are up to with regard to resuming club activities at Fishbourne, as of 7 July 2020. As we have done since the start of the…
Dear Fishbourne Tennis Club member, Welcome to the latest update from your committee as we – slowly, slowly – head into tennis life after lockdown. On behalf of all your friends at Fishbourne and your committee, we hope you are keeping fit and well. Tennis rules as of 1 June: green light for doubles Following…
Following Government requirements and LTA guidance issued today, from June 1 revised tennis activity may take place for members only of Fishbourne Tennis Club. The following is from the LTA website; if you want to see the full advice go to: https://www.lta.org.uk/globalassets/news/2020/lta-guidance-for-tennis-players—covid-19.pdf Both singles play and doubles play is now permitted with people from outside…