1. Welcome and IntroductionApologies were received from 11 members. There were 22 attendees. As the acting chairman, Bryan Doling, welcomed the members and thanked them for attending. It was noted that we still do not have a Chairperson for the club. 2. Minutes of the 2022 AGM The minutes of the 2022 AGM had been…
The beating heart of Fishbourne Tennis Club is mixed doubles play – it’s what many of us enjoy the most. And no surprise, we are quite good at it, the FTC team in our local Portsmouth & District league going from strength to strength. For the past five years this team has been ably masterminded…
Around 50 FTC members, many in fancy festive garb, enjoyed a fun morning of tennis, eating and drinking at the mix-in club session at the club on the Saturday before Christmas. A long established FTC tradition, Festive Tennis is always popular but this year fine weather and an excellent turn out ensured it was better…
Fishbourne’s annual community Bonfire Night with its famous fireworks display takes place on the playing fields on Friday 4 November and all Fishbourne Tennis Club members, their relative and friends, are invited. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with something for all ages including a 20-minute fireworks display from 8pm,…
We have resurrected the annual friendly fixture with Southsea. So four mixed pairs went along to play in the sunshine . Fishbourne’s team of Ian Horgan, Shaz Morris, David Farrar, Sarah Bain, Gareth Williams, Nicola Dawtrey, Jazz Kimbell and Pammi Haylett won the match 10 rubbers to 6 with all pairs contributing to the win.…
Fishbourne Tennis Club Finals Day for the 2022 Championships were held on Saturday 3 September and with fine weather and a good turn out the day was set for excellent on-court action and an enjoyable day for spectators with a barbecue lunch, free ice creams and Pimms stall no one went hungry or thirsty. FTC…
With thanks to Anthony Fitch for all the pictures…
Roy and June Hay have been made honorary members of the club in recognition of their longstanding contribution to tennis in Fishbourne. Roy and June are among the earliest members of Fishbourne Tennis Club, joining in the 1980s, and have played an important role over the years since in ensuring the club’s ongoing success. The…
Fishbourne Tennis Club now has its own range of FTC branded tennis merchandise thanks to committee member Carl Pendle. The range includes tees, polos, hoodies and sweatshirts for men and for women, and there are even FTC bags and water bottles! Members should order direct from Carl’s website https://www.topspintshirts.com/shop-6 and if you use the code…
Pay and play customers can book courts 3 and 4. Courts may be booked up to three days ahead. The floodlights are only available for members, so please ensure your booking will end while it is still light enough to play. Please remember to re-lock the court after use Costs Courts are charged at £6…