Caerphilly Tennis Club

To launch the new 2019/20 season at CTC we are hosting a free afternoon of tennis on Sunday 29th March from 2pm to 5pm. This is open to current Junior and Adult members and their families, as well as any new prospective players of all ages, abilities/experiences who want to explore how you can play tennis at 2x Tennis Wales Club of the Year in 2020!

During the afternoon you will be able to:

• Get on-court and enjoy a free game of tennis with your family, friends and other Club users. We have rackets and balls available for you to use so there’s no excuse not to get on-court as we begin the new 2020/21 season!
• Plus attendees can take part in a drop-in Team Challenge with plenty of prizes up for grabs! Simply find a partner (could be a parent, sibling or friend) and challenge other participants to mini matches (singles and doubles) to earn points. Play as many or as few matches as you want, with all points counting to your score. Then, come the end of the event, the team with the most points overall will be crowned winners.
• You’ll also be able to meet our coaches and volunteer committee, while taking a look at our amazing facilities both on the court and inside our clubhouse. There will be plenty of information for new players to get started at the Club, with weekly sessions available for Tots through to Adults, or existing players to add extra tennis to your week. Head Coach Jon will have some fantastic programme offers for various sections on the day!
• Sign up to 2020/21 membership and save at least £5 per package, get your welcome pack and register as an LTA Lite Member for free!
• And current players will be able to influence the result of our Coin Wars fundraiser one last time as it comes to an end at this event. Which team will be victorious and which player will win the free membership for the new season?
• We also hope to have Joma and Total Teamwear Cardiff on hand to do another sizing session for our brand new CTCxJoma kit!

If you have any questions on the new season launch event, membership or the Club in general then please contact our Head Coach Jonathan Morgan on 07891 640642 or email jonathanmorgan@caerphillytennis.co.uk. And remember to follow CTC on social media  (Twitter, Facebook and Instagram) for updates from the Club each and every day on our coaching programme, special events, news and more!

As the nights begin to get lighter, the weather improves and the new tennis season is right around the corner, our Family Tennis initiatives are set to return to CTC on Friday 13th March! And both our Family Fun Fridays and Family Skills & Fitness session on this night will be special events as we will be using them to raise money for Sport Relief, which falls on the same night! Family Tennis For Sport Relief

• Family Fun Fridays (FFF) is CTC’s original initiative to encourage families to get on-court together and enjoy up to 3 hours of tennis every week, between 4pm and 7pm!
  Non-members can use our fantastic courts for just 50p per person, while members play for free as part of their membership. We also offer free use of equipment (rackets and balls) and Head Coach Jon is always on hand to give beginners a few pointers or have a chat about how you can more tennis with us.

• On Friday 13th March, FFF will be free to all although we would ask all players to make a donation to Sport Relief at our collection point inside the clubhouse or directly to Head Coach Jonathan Morgan.
  

• And our innovative Family Skills & Fitness (FS&F) session is back for it’s third year, running every Friday at 5:30pm to 6:30pm!
  This session is split into two halves – the first concentrates on developing general sporting and tennis specific skills through various activities, while the second consists of Cardio Tennis style drills for you to build up a sweat and burn lots of calories. All activities will have varying levels of difficulty and adaptations to cater for all ages, abilities and experiences. It costs members just £1 each and non-members £2 each.

• On Friday 13th March, our Family Skills & Fitness session will be a special Family Team Challenge as we raise funds for Sport Relief. Here you can team up with a family member (whether it’s parent and child, couple, siblings or any other combination within your family) and earn points through a series of FS&F inspired activities and games. There will be certificates for all, prizes for our winners and giveaways during the hour. Again, this will be free although players will be encouraged to make a donation to Sport Relief.
  

If you enjoy playing tennis with your family so much, we offer a Family Fun Friday Annual Pass as a membership package. This is £10 per individual or £15 per duo and enables free play at Family Fun Fridays as well as the discount on our Family Skills & Fitness session! With this membership, you can also enter the Wimbledon Ticket Ballot via free British Tennis Membership, vote at the AGM and join our committees.

Following the success of our International Women’s Day event last year, we are doing it all again for 2020 with a free Ladies Nigh on Monday 9th March from 7pm at CTC – Tennis Wales Club of the Year 2018 and 2019!

The evening is open to all players; current Adult players from coaching groups and social nights, those who haven’t played tennis in a while (whether that’s months or years) but want to get back in the swing of things, or those completely new to the game and are looking for a new hobby that is proven to be great for your fitness and general wellbeing. This free event will include:

• A chance to meet our award winning Head Coach Jonathan Morgan, connect with other players plus have a look around our incredible facilities both on and off court!
• Get personalised coaching tips from Head Coach Jon during some drills so you can improve your game, no matter your ability/experience.
• Then put those skills into action in our Girl Set Match Team Challenge as we name our Queens of the Court! This will include social doubles play and fun team games.
• After all the action on-court, enjoy refreshments and social time inside the clubhouse as well as find out how you can play more tennis at CTC in 2020!

We will provide all equipment (rackets, balls and coaching aids) so you jut need to wear comfy clothes and trainers. It’s also a good idea to bring a drink. And why not invite a family member, friend or colleague to join you for what will be a fun evening on-court?

If you’d like to attend, please contact Head Coach Jon on 07891 640642 or jonathanmorgan@caerphillytennis.co.uk before 1pm on Sunday 8th March, just so  he can manage numbers and plan appropriately. Alternatively, get in touch with us via the CTC social media channels.

– During February half term, all Junior coaching sessions will run as normal and see our first Team Challenge Match Week of 2020 take place with players taking part in various skill challenges.
(Note: there will be no sessions on Saturday 15th February, the first Saturday of half term, as Head Coach Jon will be attending the Tennis Wales Coaches Conference all weekend.)

– There will be no Adult coaching sessions during this week, as we instead encourage players to take part in our first Adults Australian Open Team Challenge event on Wednesday 19th February from 7pm. New for 2020, we are launching a brand new Grand Slam Team Challenge series for our Adult section, where we will not only crown event winners but also add scores to a yearly leaderboard! At each event, players can enjoy some friendly competition with each other as we celebrate the first major tennis tournament of 2020. Players should register to play by writing their name on the entry list on the noticeboard inside the clubhouse, or by contacting Head Coach Jon directly. Entry fee: Member £2, Non-members £4.
Our Ladies Night (Monday), Men’s Night (Tuesday) and Saturday Mixed Social will all run as normal during this week, again where all players are invited along.

– Following the continued success of our Mini Tennis Camps through 2019, they will return for 3 days during half term on Monday 17th February, Wednesday 19th February and Friday 21st February. Running from 10am to 3pm, they are a perfect blend of tennis coaching, games and matchplay as well as other sports/activities for 6 to 14 year olds. Players should dress appropriately for the weather and must bring food and drink for the day. We also run a small tuck shop for treats at lunchtime too.
Price per camp: CTC members £7, non-members £9. Payment via cash or cheque (made payable to Caerphilly Tennis Club). Spaces are limited and so advise you book in advance to guarantee your child a place. This can be done by printing, completing and handing in the booking form, by contacting CTC Head Coach Jonathan Morgan on 07891 640642 or at jonathanmorgan@caerphillytennis.co.uk or via the CTC social media platforms. Please read the CTC Mini Tennis Camp Booking Terms and Conditions before booking.

After a hugely successful 2019, it’s time for the Caerphilly Tennis Club Annual General Meeting as we look to carry on our success and growth in to 2020, the new 2020/21 season and new decade. This year’s A.G.M will take place in the clubhouse on Wednesday 12th February at 7pm.

All players (Adults plus Juniors with their parents) are invited to attend as we:
– Reflect on the historic year we enjoyed at CTC in 2019;
– Explore opportunities for you to get involved in volunteering at the Club, in a way which suit your skills, lifestyle and commitment;
– Help shape the future of the Club for both the upcoming 2020/21 season and beyond;
– Show your support for the Club and appreciation for our volunteers.

Again this year, we would like to introduce a few additional volunteer roles as we look to share the current workload, open up new opportunities, expand our offer and continue to build links in the community. If you have a specific skill set or interest you think could help, please attend.
Why volunteer? There are well documented physical and mental benefits to volunteering. We offer support and training. You can give back to the Club, our users, the game of tennis and the community where you live and work.

If you have any questions about our AGM or volunteering opportunities, contact Head Coach Jonathan Morgan on 07891 640642 or jonathanmorgan@caerphillytennis.co.uk. And remember to follow CTC on social media  (Twitter, Facebook and Instagram) for the latest Club news.

The close of play yesterday (Saturday 14th December) at CTC sees the end of our coaching programme for 2019. It’s been another incredibly successful year for our weekly programme and we would like to thank our coaches and leaders for their efforts this past year as participation figures reach all time highs! We also want to thank all players and parents for their continued support in the last 12 months.
The on-court action isn’t over just yet though as we have our 4 Christmas events to get through this coming week. There are very few spaces left so click here for information and booking details for each event.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our players, their families, visitors, partners, supporters and wider Caerphilly community a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

We will enjoy the break but can’t wait to see everyone back on-court at CTC from Monday 6th January 2020 as our weekly schedule restarts and we head towards the new 2020/21 season, where there are lots of exciting plans already in the works!

To celebrate the new decade, we are offering CTC members a special deal on our coaching programme – get all lessons in January and February for just £20! Simply pay up front when you attend your first lesson in the New Year.
If you’re not already a CTC member, visit our membership page for the latest prices and a list of all the benefits you get access to, on top of this fantastic deal! Simply print and complete a form then return it in January with payment to qualify for the above offer.

If you have any questions about our weekly schedule or the special 2020 coaching lesson offer for members, please contact Head Coach Jon on 07891 640642 or jonathanmorgan@caerphillytennis.co.uk. And remember to follow CTC on social media  (Twitter, Facebook and Instagram) for updates and the latest Club news.

Christmas is always a busy time of year and it’s no different at CTC – we have the return of our Christmas raffle which has some fantastic prizes yet again this year, our personalised player calendar fundraiser is back for it’s 4th year as we raise funds for our Family initiatives in 2020, plus we have festive events for all as we close out an incredible 2019!

Adults Christmas Social, Wednesday 18th December, 7pm to 9pm.
Come and enjoy the final Mixed Social of 2019 with some set play but also fun team games. Open to all Adult players/members – from our newest Adult Improvers through Intermediates and Advanced as well as Social players. Nibbles and drinks will be served afterwards. Members – £2, Non-members – £4.

Tots Festive Fun, Thursday 19th December, 4:30pm to 5:15pm.
Annual festive games session for children and parents to enjoy. Will include tennis and party games and served with squash and biscuits. Members – £3, Non-members – £4.

Teens Tinsel Tournament, Thursday 19th December, 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
Fun competitive evening of tennis to end the year, with singles and doubles play. Who will be crowned champion this year? Includes pizza! Members – £4, Non-members – £6.

Mini Tennis Christmas Party, Friday 20th December.
Annual Christmas party for all Mini Tennis players. Fun and games on court followed by chicken nuggets and chips in the clubhouse. Members – £4, Non-members – £6
***Update: we are running just 1 session, 5pm to 6:30pm.

Players who wish to attend their respective events should confirm to CTC Head Coach Jon (via email, phone/text, in person or through CTC social media) their intention to attend by Sunday 15th December at the latest. This is to ensure we know how many to cater for in terms of food, presents and planned activities. And of course, we encourage all players to wear festive clothing as well as decorating their tennis rackets!

CTC will be hosting a Family Quiz Night on Saturday 7th December from 6pm to 8:30pm for players and their families. The quiz will feature questions for all ages and will be on various subjects, including a Christmas themed round, so you can test your knowledge against our quizmaster and others!

We have spaces for 10 teams to enter, with each team consisting of 4-6 players. If you can’t get 4-6 people together to make a complete team then join forces with other players/families or let us find you a team on the night, and see if you can be crowned winners! There is a £12 entry fee per team, which will help fund a safety alarm system for our new disabled toilet.
Following feedback from last year’s event we will be trialing a “chippie run”, set for half time of the quiz. Entrants will be required to select and pay for their order from a chosen local fish and chip shop when they arrive (please note: this is in addition to the entry fee and everyone will have a free choice from the menu on offer).

Spaces are allocated on a first come first serve basis so book your table now by contacting CTC Head Coach Jonathan Morgan on jonathanmorgan@caerphillytennis.co.uk or 07891 640642. And remember to follow CTC on social media  (Twitter, Facebook and Instagram) for updates on this event and the latest news from the Club.

To celebrate International Men’s Day 2019 on 19th November, we are hosting a free Men’s Night on Tuesday 19th November from 7:30pm.

The evening is open to all players; whether current Club players, those who have been away from the sport for a while or those completely new to the game, and will give you a chance to:

• Meet Head Coach Jon as well as current Club users and other new players.
• Have a go at a few drills and receive coaching tips so you can improve your game, no matter your experience.
• Play lots of social matches (singles and doubles) plus compete in some fun team games.
• Enjoy refreshments and more social time inside the clubhouse afterwards.

All equipment is provided. Players just need to dress in sportswear and trainers. It’s also advisable to bring a drink with you. And why not ask a mate to come and join you on-court for the night?

If you have any questions about this event or the Club in general, please contact Head Coach Jon on 07891 640642 or jonathanmorgan@caerphillytennis.co.uk. And remember to follow CTC on social media  (Twitter, Facebook and Instagram) for updates on this event and the latest Club news.

– To kick off Ocotber half term, we will be hosting our annual Junior Halloween Party on Friday 25th October from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. This spooktacular evening is open to all Junior players (6-18 years old) and will include lots of tennis action, Halloween games and food! Fancy dress is optional, but there will be a prize for the best costume. We are asking players/parents to donate 6 themed cupcakes, with the best homemade entry winning a prize. These will be served alongside hot dogs and sweets for all attendees. Event fee: CTC members £4, non-members £6. Places are limited and allocated on first come first served basis. Contact Head Coach Jon to add your child to the event register.

– Our weekly schedule will run as normal during October half term. Junior coaching sessions will again take the form of a Red vs Blue Team Challenge Match Week, while Adult coaching sessions will continue to follow their specific programmes.

– After yet another summer holiday where we fully booked all 16 Mini Tennis Camps, they will return for 3 days during half term on Monday 28th October, Wednesday 30th October and Friday 1st November. Running from 10am to 3pm, they are a perfect blend of tennis coaching, games and matchplay as well as other sports/activities for 6 to 14 year olds. Players should dress appropriately for the weather and must bring food and drink for the day. We also run a small tuck shop for treats at lunchtime too.
Price per camp: CTC members £7, non-members £9. Payment via cash or cheque (made payable to Caerphilly Tennis Club). Spaces are limited and so advise you book in advance to guarantee your child a place. This can be done by printing, completing and handing in the booking form, by contacting CTC Head Coach Jonathan Morgan on 07891 640642 or at jonathanmorgan@caerphillytennis.co.uk or via the CTC social media platforms. Please read the CTC Mini Tennis Camp Booking Terms and Conditions before booking.