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TENNIS AND PADEL ARE GAMES FOR ALL AGES, ABILITIES AND BACKGROUNDS

Essex Tennis is a registered charity whose primary objective is the advancement of the playing of tennis, padel and its derivatives. This will be achieved by supporting and safeguarding providers, coaches, players and parents, in addition to assisting voluntary clubs, organisations and parks to develop facilities and increase membership thereby creating the opportunity for more people to play both tennis and padel.

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Essex Tennis
Essex Tennis17/07/2025 at 2:09pm
KING GEORGE PLAYING FIELDS REOPEN AFTER EXTENSIVE RENOVATION

King George V Playing Fields officially reopened after renovations managed by the LTA and Castle Point Borough Council, with support from the LTA Tennis Foundation.

The park courts have been refurbished as part of the biggest ever transformation of parks tennis facilities across Britain

The courts will provide opportunities for many more people to pick up a racket and get on court.

In attendance were Robin Cosgrove Hadleigh LTC. Mike Jones and Juliet O Mahony Trustees of Essex Tennis

Read more on the Tennis Parks Project and how to book courts
https://www.castlepoint.gov.uk/news/king-george-v-playing-fields-tennis-courts-reopen-after-extensive-renovation-3409
Essex Tennis
Essex Tennis16/07/2025 at 1:22pm
FREE PADEL OPEN DAY AT ROCKET PADEL ILFORD. We are running a free Padel Open Day at Rocket Padel on Saturday 19th July, designed to introduce young people to the world’s fastest-growing sport in a fun and inclusive environment. We have also launched a new Heroes junior programme aimed at growing participation within the sport, as well as ‘Access Padel’ programme for players with disability or access needs.

Heroes Junior Programme – Free Taster Sessions
Our new Heroes programme supports physical activity and confidence-building through Padel, aimed at children aged 4–11.
11:00–11:45 | Ages 4–8
12:00–12:45 | Ages 8–11

To sign up go to the link in the @rocketpadel_ilford bio page
Essex Tennis
Essex Tennis16/07/2025 at 1:09pm
Access Padel – Inclusive Padel for All
A unique opportunity for d/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent young people and adults to try padel in a safe, supported environment with accredited inclusive coaches.
13:00–13:45 | Juniors (Ages 5–18)
14:00–14:45 | Adults (Ages 18+)
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfJcVl7cmTRaFCiiM9ViOAWF7Rp36vmVRMh1QLlzsf7hIQfw/closedform
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Great day’s tennis at the Essex Summer Cups Finals Day

The finals of the Essex Summer Cups were held on Sunday 6th July at Westcliff Lawn TC. A great day's tennis was had by all.  Trophies were presented by David Harston, the Essex Tennis President, and Steve Wynn, the Essex Tennis Competitions Team Chairman. Essex Tennis...

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ESSEX TENNIS SUMMER UPDATE

Welcome to our latest Summer Update.  This will give you an insight into what's been happening in Essex Tennis over the past few months.  We hope you enjoy reading it!    

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Play your Way to Wimbledon Essex County Finals Day

Play your Way to Wimbledon Essex County Finals Day

The Essex County Finals of the Play Your Way to Wimbledon were played this weekend at Redbridge Sports and Leisure.  A great day's tennis was had and enjoyed by all players, parents and supporters.  All winners will now go through to the National Finals in August....

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Essex Summer Cups Finals Day 6 July

The Finals of the Essex Summer Cups will take place on Sunday 6th Sunday at Westcliff Lawn TC.  Play starts at 10 am with the Ladies Intermediate Cup.  Come along and support and see some great tennis from all seven matches!  See the Order of Play for match times [dg...

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Essex Tennis has three LTA National Award Winners!

Essex Tennis has three LTA National Award Winners!

Not one, two but three National Winners at the LTA National Finals.  Jane Collins won the Cathie Sabin Volunteer of the Year Award, Aimee Gibson won the LTA's Female Padel Player of the year for the second year in a row and Henry Patten was voted the LTA's Double...

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Sportch Club Ladders

Sportch, the tennis ladder app, provide a hassle-free automated ladder allowing your members to connect and compete – all from the convenience of their phone (or computer). Sportch’s intuitive rankings and built-in messaging make arranging matches a doddle!

Essex Tennis have agreed an exclusive deal for all Essex Clubs!

Sign up today and let Sportch take your club to the next level!

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WIMX LEARNING

WIMX LEVEL 3 COACHING QUALIFICATION

WimX Learning have been appointed by the LTA as coach education providers for Essex Tennis.  Many courses available.

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Essex Coaches:  Advantage Essex Grants are available for Tennis Education. Details available on the Advantage Essex section of this website.