The club in association with coaching partner Generation Tennis is pleased to confirm that the popular informal coaching sessions with head coach Alex are back for 2020 – a unique member benefit unavailable at other tennis clubs. As before the drop-in sessions are held between 3-4pm during the club session which carries on as normal.…
Here’s what is coming up at your tennis club as we look forward to spring 2020… DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 29 January – first of six free informal coaching sessions during Wednesday afternoon club sessions 14 February – last chance to opt-in to Wimbledon ticket ballot 9 March – FTC committee meeting 6pm clubhouse, observers…
At a packed quiz night at the Fishbourne Centre on Friday 17 January, a team led by Nikki Scott took overall honours after a fiendish battle of wits enjoyed by more than 50 FTC tennis players and their friends and family. Quizmistress Caroline James had promised “easier questions this year” but the brainteasers proved as…
There are still some places left for the FTC Quiz with Chicken Curry supper on Friday 17th January at the Fishbourne Centre from 6.30pm. You do not have to be a team of four to participate. Just sign up individually and we will find some team-mates for you on the night – just email back with the number of entrants required.…
A rare break in the wet weather meant it was a packed club on Saturday 21 December with all courts in use for plenty of festive fun and frolicking good tennis. With only a short interruption for a shower, around 50 members enjoyed a game and a timely outing for the Christmas jumpers. Hot mulled…
It’s party time at the Fishbourne Centre this New Year’s Eve with a huge bash planned for the big hall with funky live music, food and dancing to see in 2020! Tickets are just £15 per adult, half price for kids, and it’s open to everyone with a special welcome for members of the tennis…
The club has organised anther cracking Christmas party for members, their friends and family, at the Fishbourne Centre on Friday 6 December. Ace local band the Dell Keys will provide the music to dance to…if you like pop, soul, funk and Motown you will not want to miss this! Plus there’ll be a mega help-yourself…
The day dawned clear, bright and still for our 22 intrepid American Tournament competitors. The near perfect tennis conditions were a welcome change from the torrential down pours of late and it was good to get out onto the courts. Some excellent and close fought matches ensued with with a slick turn around between rounds…
Dear Fishbourne Tennis Club member, As you know, Fishbourne players of all ages and abilities have enjoyed taking part in the Portsmouth & District tennis league for several years now. It’s always good fun and increasingly successful for us as well. At the recent P&D awards evening at the Lee on the Solent club, FTC…
Dear Fishbourne Tennis Club member, Welcome to the regular email update of the exciting things happening at your tennis club this autumn/winter. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Cheese and wine tasting followed by the Estelles Motown band, Friday 7pm, 27 September, the Fishbourne Centre. £25 a head, tickets from the Fishbourne Centre Macmillan Coffee Morning, clubhouse,…