Should you wish to use the courts this summer as non member, please contact the Newcastle Centre on 02843725034. Newcastle Tennis Club only avails the booking system for members of the club. Thank you.
Read MoreDue to the refurbishment of the tennis courts there will be no club play or coaching for the next three weeks. We keep everyone updated with any progress. Looking forward to the new court surface! (the junior coaching in Shimna will go ahead on Saturdays)
Read MoreThey are all winners!!! BS 12 1 Oscar Burns [1] 2 Patrick Flanigan [2] 3/4 Harry Nelson 3/4 Ruairi Canavan BS 18 1 Gabriel Corrigan 2 Ciaran Flanigan 3 Michael Flanigan BS 14 1 Ciaran Flanigan 2 Luke Crawford 3 Oscar Burns 4 Giacomo Ballocchi BD 18 1 Gabriel Corrigan Joseph Roseingrave 2 Ciaran Flanigan…
Read MoreThe Club is planning to run some Doubles Competitions for Seniors very soon, in a format called Box Leagues. All those wishing to participate are split up into small groups of 4 or 5 pairs of equal skill level, who will compete amongst themselves over a period of a few weeks. This small group of…
Read MorePlease find below all the necessary information for entering our Annual Junior Tournament which runs from Monday 20th to Saturday 25th August. REGISTRATION Registration for the tournament opens ONLINE Friday 10th August at 1pm, and closes next Friday 17th August at 7pm. Online registration is for U12s, U14s, and U18s only. (Anyone entering these events must be willing to be available on Finals’ Day, Saturday 25th August). Click on…
Read MoreHello Tennis fans! The Newcastle Tennis Club OPEN DAY is this Saturday, 23rd June 1-4PM. Come along and have some fun, with tennis games and the opportunity to try out your shots. This day is for all ages and abillities. Get the Wimbledon feeling when refreshing on strawberries and cream. Come along and bring…
Read MoreCoach Sam Clegg, with the help of several volunteers, runs the Inter Primary Schools Tennis Tournament on Wednesday the 6th of June, 10.00 to 13.00 at Newcastle Tennis Club courts. Come on down to watch and support the young ones, that will give it their all on the tennis court. We might discover some new…
Read MoreThis week, the Senior Evergreen teams were on a break, although the Mixed League teams were busy with home matches. The A team played at home on Monday night, hosting opponents from the Boat Club in Belfast. The weather was great, the matches were tight, with some being decided on tie-breaks, always a less than…
Read MoreThis week saw the penultimate matches for U14 and U18 Boys. The U 14 Boys (Ciaran Flanigan, Luke Crawford, Daniel Shiel and Oscar Burns) had a fantastic win last week against Belfast’s Hawarden, taking 5 out of 6 available matches, but this week was not quite as successful. This week’s team (Daniel Shiel, Oscar Burns,…
Read MoreFriday evening saw the first of the Senior teams coming out to play for this year’s Evergreen Leagues. Ladies’ A team travelled to Windsor Tennis Club in Belfast, where the hosts proved the stronger side, while the Ladies B team stayed at home and hosted Downshire Tennis Club. The weather was perfect for tennis, with a superb view…
Read MoreNewcastle Tennis Club Juniors started League matches this weekend. The Club is entering three Junior teams this year, U18 Boys, U18 Girls and U14 Boys. Each team performed really well last year and all have risen to the 2nd Division in their respective competitions, showing that hard work pays off. On Saturday afternoon the U14…
Read MoreMembership for 2018-2019 is due by the end of March 2018. Annual membership runs from 1 April 2018 – 31 March 2019. At the recent AGM the Committee proposed to maintain the fees for a further year at the same level as last year. The membership backed this proposal, so annual fees are as follows:…
Read MoreAGM Reminder: Monday 26th February 2018 at the Newcastle Centre at 7pm IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT MEMBERS ATTEND THE AGM Critical decisions about the future of Newcastle Tennis Club need to be taken, including priorities regarding replacing the tennis court surface, upgrading the lights and potentially refurbishing the Clubhouse. This is also the occasion when the Committee…
Read MoreSpread the word – next Saturday 24 June, Newcastle Tennis Club will hold its Open Day from 1pm to 4pm! Tell your friends and family that it’s the perfect opportunity for non-members of any age (literally from toddler to senior citizens) to try out the great game of tennis, sample some coaching from Club coach…
Read MoreOur Club’s insurance policy only covers registered members. Membership for 2017-2018 started nearly two months ago on April 1st. Please renew your membership if you intend to play this year. It would be appreciated it you could do this by the end of this week. This includes the Junior Development group (U7s) who do not…
Read MoreThe Club buys Head tennis balls for all Senior matches. New balls are used for every League match. The Committee has decided to start selling these ex-match balls (4 balls per tube) for £1.50 per tube. The balls are only used once. If anyone would like to buy some, they are available from the Clubhouse…
Read MoreOn the 19th February, the Ulster Spring Regional Matchplays 2017 were held in Donaghadee. Sinead Flanigan and Anna Torrens competed in the Under 14 Girls Singles and Ciaran Flanigan competed in the Under 14 Boys Singles. Following a morning of matches, Sinead and Anna came fourth and fifth overall. Ciaran Flanigan topped his group, and went on…
Read MoreIt is just over a year now since the sad death of our friend and Chairperson Jim Drayne. In honour of Jim’s memory we plan to run a tournament to involve our senior members. It would be hoped to run this event over one day and the proposed date is Sunday 19th June at 1.30pm.…
Read MoreMonday 16th May and the Mixed League B team converged from several different directions on Donaghadee for this week’s fixture. In its beautiful coastal setting, the views surrounding Donaghadee Tennis Club are very special. The weather was extremely calm and mild, absolutely perfect for tennis. With eight matches to play but only three courts, one…
Read MoreNewcastle Tennis Club AGM will be held at the Newcastle Centre on Thursday 7th April at 7.30pm. All Welcome. Coaching for the next term recommences this week. The 2016-2017 Membership year commenced on 1st April. Now is the time for existing members to renew and new members to join. Full details and membership forms available…
Read MoreNewcastle Tennis Club Juniors were out in force, in every age category, in this, the third year of the Lisburn Junior Open, hosted by Hilden Tennis Club at Lisburn Racquets Club. The Newcastle Juniors just jumped in and had a go at this tournament. Luke Crawford narrowly missed reaching the final round in his event (U12 Novice)…
Read MoreLooking for a new way to work out? Cardio Tennis is a fun, sociable group fitness class set on a tennis court and open to people of all ages and abilities. You’ll get to hit lots of tennis balls during your class and have a great cardio workout at the same time. A great fun…
Read MoreFull details below of the new Newcastle Tennis Club coaching programme, catering for every age and ability. Coaching is starting on Tuesday 6th October and will continue (whatever the weather) until Sunday December 12th. There will be a short gap at the end of October and also for mid-term break. There will be a reduction…
Read MoreNewcastle Tennis Club Junior Tournament culminated in Finals Day on Friday 4th September, followed by the Club’s annual barbecue. In total, 63 local Juniors entered, and over 120 matches were played during ten days of play, in eleven different age and singles/doubles categories. Congratulations to every Junior who took part in the tournament and contributed…
Read MoreAfter a summer of coaching, the standard of play for Newcastle Junior Tournament is noticeably higher, with every level of age and ability performing well. The tournament is always popular, and this year is no exception, with 62 Juniors having entered. All ages and abilities have been represented, from absolute beginners to experienced league players,…
Read MoreThis has been a very successful summer for coaching at the Club. There was a variety of lessons on offer, ranging from one hour every day to the more intense three hours-a-day summer camps. All proved very popular indeed, with demand outstripping supply every week. Overall, fifty children took part in the various programmes on…
Read MoreNewcastle Tennis Club’s Hazel Carder and Trevor Long were among the Belfast and District League players who headed south to participate in the recent cross-border challenge competition. The north-south tournament was held in Clontarf Tennis Club, where the Newcastle duo helped the northern team to carry off the veterans title. The mixed doubles competition was…
Read MoreLater this month the Newcastle Tennis Club Junior Tournament gets under way. The competition is open to all Junior Club members, with singles and doubles categories for age ten and over and round-robin competition for age nine and under. Lots of tennis excitement and fun are guaranteed and we have kept the entry fees low to maximise…
Read MoreSaturday 25th July, and six of Newcastle Tennis Club Juniors set off to the opening day of the Clubworld Travel Ulster Junior Open at the Boat Club in Belfast. Michael, Sinead and Ciaran Flanigan, Gabriel Corrigan, Jack Cunningham and Aaron McAnulty all entered a number of events and spent the week eating, sleeping, playing, winning, losing…
Read MoreThe sun shone, the strawberries and cream went down a treat and the crowds turned out for Newcastle’s own version of Wimbledon – Saturday’s tennis club Open Day. With professional tennis coaches Sam Clegg and Jane McIlwrath offering lessons on court and seasoned players available to guide prospective new members, large numbers of junior and…
Read MoreOn a balmy evening on 23rd June 2015, the Under 14 Newcastle girls headed off to CIYMS Belfast for an important match. The team of Molly Crawford, Katie Lowry, Sinead Flanigan and Ellen Gorman were the runners up in Division 2 and so were to play the winners of Division 1 for a place for…
Read MoreThe sound of racquet on ball, cheers of the crowd and cries of “it was on the line!” can only mean one thing. No, not that Wimbledon fortnight has returned, but that Newcastle Tennis Club is staging its annual Open Day, a chance for non-members to try out the sport. This Saturday 4 July 1-5pm,…
Read MoreOn Wednesday 17th June Newcastle Tennis Club hosted the annual Inter-Primary Schools’ Tennis Tournament, where Newcastle witnessed some budding future tennis stars in action! Teams consisting of 4 children from local primary schools, St. Mary’s, (Newcastle); St. Joseph’s, (Carnacavill); St. Macartan’s, (Loughinisland); All Children’s Integrated, (Newcastle) and Sacred Heart, (Dundrum) were all challenging for the trophy, and each took part in some very competitive doubles matches. The matches highlighted the children’s…
Read MoreThe Under 14 Boys’ A team this week had a truly great achievement. Having won their division in the Belfast & District Leagues, the boys qualified for the Juvenile Challenge Trophy. They played and won the quarter final, with relative ease. The semi-final, played at home, was a battle royal. Donaghadee A team were the…
Read MoreSenior member Jane McIlwrath was victorious in the Ladies Doubles Competition, played recently at the Belfast Boat Club. She and her partner Sharon Hill won in three thrilling sets 5-7, 6-2,6-3. Jane was also runner up in the Pedlow Cup. Entries for this competition are by invitation only for advanced players, so congratulations go to…
Read MoreSign up now for Newcastle Tennis Club summer camps and junior coaching lessons during July and August. All details and contact information on the advertisement below.
Read MoreUnder 14 Girls Molly Crawford, Katie Lowry, Sinead Flanigan, Ellen Gorman, Aine Rice and Amelia Burns, have represented the Club in an exemplary manner at all times this season. They have played extremely well in every fixture, and were very narrowly pipped at the post, coming an excellent second in Division 2 by a tiny…
Read MoreSeniors / Division 7 Mixed League This week saw some great successes for the Newcastle Tennis Club. The Mixed League A Team has won Division 7. This team is captained by Brendan O’Connor and comprises Kay Speedy, Jane McIlwrath, Hazel Carder, Wendy Laffin, Ryan Speedy, Eugene McGuigan and James Moore. The team played consistently well over…
Read MoreAlso representing the Club this weekend were the U14 B Boys’ team. Captain Joel McKibbin, Conaill Burns, Reuben McKibbin, and Philip George all travelled to Belfast, hosted by Windsor Lawn Tennis Club. Arriving in plenty of time, the boys had a chance to warm up and get used to the different bounce on these courts,…
Read MoreThe Ladies Evergreen A and C teams were pleased that the weather stayed fair enough to permit play after the original fixtures had had to be postponed from the previous week due to very inclement conditions. Luck held for the A team, and a very strong Newcastle side – Wendy Laffin (captain), Hazel Carder,…
Read MoreNewcastle Under 14 girls played their first away match on Saturday 9th May 2015. The destination was Cloughey Tennis Club. So bright and early on Saturday morning the team of Molly Crawford, Sinead Flanigan, Ellen Gorman and Amelia Burns set off. After a windy journey on the Strangford/Portaferry crossing, we reached our destination slightly earlier…
Read MoreA club member is offering for sale the following tennis racquet, which was received as an unwanted / unneeded present and is still in packaging. Product details via this link (racquet for sale has L2 grip size). £25 – Contact Simone Mueller: 07803 091521
Read MoreFriday night saw the continuation of the Evergreen Leagues. Men’s Evergreens and Ladies B team played at home, Ladies A and C teams played away. MEN The Newcastle Men’s Evergreen team hosted Cavehill at the Bryansford Road courts, with Eugene McGuigan, Trevor Long, Stephen Brown and John Lowry turning out for the home team. The…
Read MoreRain-soaked but unbowed: happy to have reached the end of the 24-hour marathon[/caption] There was huge community support for Newcastle Tennis Club’s 24-hour tennis marathon which took place over Friday and Saturday at the Bryansford Road courts. Starting at noon on Friday 1st May, the fun tennis marathon raised funds for local charities, SARDA IN…
Read MoreTwo great charities team up for Mixed Doubles. Double the fun, double the funds too! This is an appeal to the whole community: come on down and play to raise money. Whether you’ve played before or not, it doesn’t matter, you’re still welcome, and bring a friend too. Book a slot, get sponsored, raise money…
Read MoreUnder 14 Girls Sunday, 26th April saw the second fixture on the Under 14 girls schedule – another home match. The team for the match against CIYMS Bs was Katie Lowry, Sinead Flanigan, Aine Rice and Amelia Burns. Luckily the rain stayed away and the girls commenced play. Spurred on by the success the previous week, the…
Read MoreHigh Noon, Sunday 19th April. This was the date and time that the Under 14 girls were to begin their play in the League. The team comprises of six members, Molly Crawford, Katie Lowry, Sinead Flanigan, Ellen Gorman, Aine Rice and our newest recruit Amelia Burns. With Katie away for family commitments and Amelia sitting…
Read MoreNewcastle Tennis Club is hosting a sponsored 24-hour fun tennis marathon for charity from noon on Friday 1st May to noon Saturday 2nd May. The aim is to have at least one tennis court in use right around the clock). Money raised will go to PIPS (preventing suicide in our community) and SARDA IN (search and rescue…
Read MoreNewcastle Tennis Club-branded hoodies, zipped tops and polo shirts are now available for order. Samples are available to view and try on for size this Saturday 11th April, 9-11am, at the Club house, when orders can also be placed (£5 deposit per item). Prices Children’s polo shirt: £7.50 Children’s hoodie: £12.50 Children’s zipped hoodie: £15…
Read More## UPDATE: Jim’s funeral will take place at 1pm on Saturday at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Newcastle. Family flowers only. Donations in lieu, if desired to Friends of the Cancer Centre, Belfast City Hospital. ## It is with great sadness that we must inform you of the death of our much loved member…
Read MoreForty Junior players from Newcastle Tennis Club started Spring in style with two Sunday tournaments at the Bryansford Road courts. Playing a mixture of competitive tennis and tennis-based games, the tournaments provided a suitable format for all ages and abilities. The first session was all mixed doubles with mostly post-primary Juniors involved. Four half hour…
Read MoreNewcastle Tennis Club is run on a volunteer basis – by members, for members. The more people involved in supporting the club in its decision-making, sporting and social activities, the better the club will be for the benefit of all. Accordingly, all Club members are invited to the Club’s AGM which will take place in…
Read MoreDuring December and January many of you participated in an online survey to share your views about your membership of the Club. We wanted to find out more about how you used the tennis club, what you enjoyed, liked, disliked and what you would like to see changed or improved. Of our 269 members, 19%…
Read MoreIreland plays Belarus in the first round of the Euro/Africa Zone Group II Davis Cup by BNP Paribas in Castleknock Lawn Tennis Club in Fingal, Co Dublin (about 1 hour 45 minutes travel time from Newcastle) on the 6th – 8th March 2015. Tickets for the tie are now on sale, priced from €12 per…
Read MoreNEWCASTLE TENNIS CLUB COMMITTEE MEETING, NO 9. 25/11/14 IN ATTENDANCE; J Drayne, J Moore, A George, P Corrigan, P Canavan, D Gorman, T O Reilly, J Flannagan, S Doherty. APOLOGIES. J Wilson. Minutes of previous meeting proposed by P Corrigan and seconded by J Moore. Matters arising from previous meeting; Terry has spoken to Down…
Read MoreNEWCASTLE TENNIS CLUB COMMITTEE MEETING, NO 8. 29/10/14 IN ATTENDANCE; J Drayne, J Moore, A George, P Corrigan, R Corrigan, P Canavan, J Flanagan, J Wilson, D Gorman, T O Reilly, J Flannagan S Doherty. The minutes of previous meeting were read and accepted as an accurate account, Proposer – P Corrigan, seconded by J…
Read MoreBereavement It is with great sadness that the Club reports the death of former member Aileen Finch. There are no funeral details at present; they should appear in the local press. As a mark of respect, the mini internal tournament for seniors that was planned for this Sunday (January 18th) afternoon has been postponed. More details…
Read MoreSaturday night youth tennis has started at Newcastle Tennis Club, with fourteen juniors playing in the opening session this weekend. Described as a “tennis youth club”, the new Saturday night sessions are for any club member of secondary school age. With 20-minute doubles and singles tennis games, plus table tennis inside the Bryansford…
Read MoreThe club’s juniors have been representing Newcastle tennis at the Apex clinic Ulster Junior Indoor Championships at the David Lloyd centre in Dundonald. Jack Cunningham, Michael Flanigan, Ciaran Flanigan and Gabriel Corrigan all participated in various singles and doubles categories. The four Newcastle boys all did well, up against tough competition, with players coming from…
Read MoreNEWCASTLE TENNIS CLUB COMMITTEE MEETING, NO 7, 03/09/14 IN ATTENDANCE; J Drayne, J Moore, A George, P Corrigan, R Corrigan, P Canavan, J Flanagan, S Doherty APOLOGIES; T O Reilly, J Wilson The minutes of previous meeting were read and accepted as an accurate account. Election of assistant secretary to cover for J Mc Lister’s…
Read MoreNewcastle Tennis Club triumphed over Dundalk at the weekend in the latest fixture of the Autumn season North-South League. The home team secured a 3-1 victory over the Louth side after four closely-fought matches at the Bryansford Road courts. In the mixed doubles James Moore and Jane McIlwrath scored a convincing 6-2, 6-0 win over Dundalk’s Mort O’Shea…
Read MoreOn Sunday many of the Club’s junior players gathered to mark the end of the singles and doubles summer internal leagues. Following an afternoon of tennis, members gathered in the clubhouse for a party and prize-giving. Winter league ladders commence on Sunday 5th October. Come down at 3pm, pick a playing partner and get on…
Read MoreNewcastle Tennis Club played Dundalk A team in a North South League match on a lovely late September night in Newcastle. Eugene McGuigan and Hazel Carder playing at number one, had a very closely contested match, just losing on a championship tie-break. Meanwhile, Newcastle pairing Brendan O’Connor and Liz Brown lost in two close sets.…
Read More1. A four-week cycle of coaching sessions commenced on Wednesday 17th September. There are sessions from 8-9pm and from 9-10pm, with a maximum of six people per session. There are still a few slots left in each time slot. The cost for the four-week cycle is £20 per person (£15 if you’re just signing up…
Read MoreDue to the cancellation of a scheduled league match for this coming Monday (15th September), all four courts will now be available for Club Play on this evening. COACHING Coach Sam Clegg will be in attendance during Club Play this Monday from 7pm. He is there to gauge interest in participation in future coaching sessions.…
Read MoreNewcastle Tennis Club junior tournament came to a climax on Friday evening with a range of singles and doubles finals taking place at the Bryansford Road courts. After a fortnight of play and some seventy-five games, the final matches were met with huge anticipation across the junior club. With the annual barbecue timed to coincide…
Read MoreThe Belfast and District Lawn Tennis Leagues Presentation Evening, dinner and dance will take place at the Belfast Boat Club on Friday 10th October 2014. Tickets are priced at £28.50 each. Ticket order form (attached below) should be returned to Stephen Creber of the Belfast & District Leagues by Saturday 4th October 2014: stephen.creber@btinternet.com Din Order form…
Read MoreNewcastle Tennis Club invites expressions of interest from senior members who may be interested in representing Newcastle in the Belfast and District Tennis Leagues Autumn and Floodlit competitions. Whether you have played in league competitions before, or would just like to step up to a new challenge, let us know if you are interested in playing…
Read MoreThe Club held a very popular one-day tournament for beginner to intermediate adult members at the Bryansford Road courts on Sunday 17th August. Fourteen members turned out for the round-robin format competition with Catherine Green, Eugene McGuigan and Paddy Corrigan all taking home prizes. The tournament was rounded off with a tasty buffet Sunday lunch…
Read MoreNewcastle (A) 3 Hawarden 1 Newcastle Tennis Club has had a successful opener to its summer season in the Belfast and District League. Newcastle(A) entertained Hawarden on Monday 11 August and were hoping for a good performance following last week’s victory in the opening game of the summer league at Gilnahirk. Newcastle had very established mixed pairings and…
Read MoreThe Club’s annual Junior Tournament commences on Tuesday 26th August. Courts are booked out at specific times for the duration of this event, so to avoid disappointment, please look carefully at the timetable below as Junior Tournament matches take precedence over other court usage for the duration of the competition. Timetable Tuesday 26th August: 2 – 4pm…
Read MoreFollowing the success of last month’s Open Day, the Club has had a busy summer, with the Bryansford Road courts seeing serve and volley action at all hours. Over forty tennis players of all ages gathered at Newcastle Tennis Club on Wednesday (6th August) evening for a fun family tennis event. The event brought together…
Read MoreNewcastle Tennis Club members were among the big winners at this year’s Clubworld Travel Ulster Junior Open, Northern Ireland’s premier tournament for young tennis players. After a week of tennis at the Belfast Boat Club, it was game, set and match to Gabriel Corrigan in the Under-14 Boys’ novice tournament, while Megan McGreevy – who…
Read MoreA mini-tournament for beginner/intermediate senior members will be held on the morning of Sunday 17th August, 10am – 2pm. Format will be mixed doubles round robin, concluding with buffet lunch in the clubhouse. Members are asked to bring a dish. Please contact Rachel Corrigan (07591 762061 / heights5 AT hotmail DOT co.uk) to book your…
Read MoreA special tennis evening for all age groups will be held on Wednesday 6th August, 6:30pm – 8pm. The format will be mixed doubles for all standards and junior play. During the evening, representatives of Lidl will visit the club to distribute promotional goody bags, stuffed with discount vouchers and a few products. Please be…
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Read MoreFour summer scheme tennis weeks will be available for junior players during July and August, delivered by coach Hazel Carder: weeks 21-25 July, 28 July-1 August, 11-16 August, 18-22 August (start 9am-11am). Cost £20 per person – contact Hazel from July 19th to book places: 07786 636866. During the summer, there are special Wednesday evening…
Read MoreOver one hundred people attended the hugely successful Open Day at Newcastle Tennis Club on Saturday. With the weather defying the forecasts and the sun beating down on the Bryansford Road courts, large numbers arrived to give tennis a try and sample some free coaching made available on the day by professionals Sam Clegg and…
Read MoreWith Wimbledon fortnight well under way, Newcastle Tennis Club is to hold an Open Day to allow people to give tennis a try for free. The Open Day, to be held on Saturday 5th July from 1pm to 5pm, is an opportunity to try out the Newcastle tennis courts and to find out about the…
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