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We are offering FREE adult taster sessions for non-members.  We have 2 types of taster sessions:

 

1.    Cardio Tennis for beginner and experienced players

2.    Starter Tennis

1.    Cardio Tennis

 

Would you like to get fit and have fun?

 

Gravesham Tennis Club are piloting ‘Cardio Tennis’ at the club.  Cardio Tennis is a great new and fun way of getting fit or staying in shape.

 

Thousands of people have got in shape thanks to Cardio Tennis so why don’t you give it a go?

  • You consistently elevate your heart rate into your aerobic training zone
  • It is much more fun than working out on a machine
  • You get short cycles of high intensity workouts and periods of rest, almost like interval training, which burns more calories
  • It is a fun group activity where players of all abilities enjoy tennis together
  • Even though you are playing tennis, the focus is primarily on getting a great workout
  • You naturally improve your game because you hit so many balls and repeat various shots

 

Our team of coaches, headed by Michel Suleau, will be working together with Ashleigh Cottis, a personal trainer already working at the club, to deliver 4 FREE cardio tennis sessions.  The dates of these are:

 

Wednesday 8th and 15th June                9.30-10.30am

Sunday 12th and 19th June                        9.00-10.00am

 

Don’t worry if you haven’t played tennis before as the focus is on getting a great workout whilst having fun.

1.    Starter Tennis

 

Would you like to try tennis in a relaxed environment?  Our team of coaches will be on hand to guide you through the basics.  The dates of our starter taster sessions are: 

Tuesday 7th and 14th June                       7.00-8.30pm

Thursday 9th and 16th June                     11.00-12.00pm

Saturday 11th and 18th June                   4.00-5.30pm

 

You can attend as many sessions as you wish.    Please feel free to invite friends and family (adults). The taster sessions are free and there is no obligation to continue afterwards.

 

Please let Lorna or Angie know if you are interested or sign up to the taster sessions in the club.

Lorna 07941094156   Angie 07979004814

 

 

Bonner appetit for Gravesham's Charlotte as she takes two more Open titles while Sam rides storm to take boys senior title

 

Gravesham Tennis Club's home grown players emerged with immense credit in the club's annual LTA Grade 4 Ranking Junior Open Tournament which attracted players from all over Kent and South London.

Sam Hadden [Northfleet] defeated Dominic Pender [Gravesend] by 6-3, 6-4 in the boys 18 and under event in a high quality match played almost throughout in heavy rain. Charlotte Bonner [Gravesend] won both the girls premier event and, accompanied by Alex Batchelor [Maidstone], the mixed doubles championship, for the second successive year.

 

 

The high quality of the tennis shown in these victories was much in evidence elsewhere throughout the week, not least in the performances of Great Britain squad member Boris Ibanyuzhenkov [West London], who won the boys 12 and under event and Louie Lloid-Li [Bexley] and Siemon Thomas [Sandwich] who were both outstanding in winning the boys 16 and 14 boys singles events respectively.

 

 

 

Sam Hadden [left] and Dominic Pender finalists in the boys 18 and under final.


 

Boris Ibanyuzhenkov, boys 12 and champion, with Lesley Donovan, Gravesham Tennis Club Chairman.

Charlotte Bonner receiving her girls singles championship award from Lesley Donovan, Gravesham Tennis Club Chairman.

 

Alan breaks all time playing record

 

One of Gravesham Tennis Club's most dedicated members has become the longest serving tennis club competitor in Kent.  Alan Tuffee, pictured, who has just celebrated his eightieth birthday, has, since 1947, continuously represented clubs in the Gravesend area in matches and competitions.

Records show that Alan's record is unsurpassed by any other tennis club player in Kent. He is currently a member of one of the club's men's over 60 sides, in which he continues to be competitive, contributing most recently to the team's victory over David Lloyd, Dartford.

From 1947 until 1976 Alan was a member of the Glenwood Club, which had four grass courts - still his favourite surface - for which the annual subscription was three guineas [£3.15].  Alan met his wife Jan at this club and married in 1954. Alan and Jan played at Glenwood and subsequently at other clubs in the area before they moved to Gravesham from the Fleetway club just over 20 years ago. Throughout much of this time, Alan also worked on behalf of these clubs, notably as Treasurer, and even until very recently, he acted as the Gravesham club's auditor of accounts. He still attends North Kent League fixture meetings to organise matches for his team and is renowned for his meticulous attention to detail as an organiser.

Alan and Jan are great fans of the sport and every year attend the entire week of the Eastbourne International Tournament preceding Wimbledon.

Alan is highly regarded by the club for the energy, enthusiasm and courtesy which he brings to all his tennis activities.  Club members and all his friends in the tennis world wish him continued enjoyment of the game, and may he long continue to be a record breaker!