Welcome to Chorleywood Lawn Tennis Club
News
Finals Day
The annual summer club tournament was completed in glorious weather with Chorleywood's youngsters from 8-80 years old battling it out in the heat. Bob & Michelle stage managed the event to perfection, even sorting out the British climate. The usual array of trophies were up for grabs, and for the first time this summer the winners were not Spanish. Bob's full report can be seen on the Club Tournaments page.
Summer Camps
Simon Bowler is running four summer tennis camps for children aged 4 and upwards - timing is dependent on age and full details can be seen here, where the application form can also be downloaded and printed out. The camps will run on the following days:
Week 1 : Monday 26th Jul – Thursday 29th July
Week 2 : Monday 2nd August – Thursday 5th August
Week 3 : Monday 9th August – Thursday 12th August
Week 4 : Monday 16th August – Thursday 19th August
Last year they were very popular so book early to avoid disappointment!
Other News
We are trying to keep the home fixtures for matches updated on the club calendar, but in addition a link to a file also containing the away matches has also been added on the Fixtures page. A link to the Watford league esults can also be seen here.
The latest edition of Smash Hits has been emailed out - it can also be seen online here.
The ever popular JC Nite has commenced again and runs Fridays from 17:30 until 19:00. In a break with the past it is now open to Juniors from 10 years upwards (there maybe a small charge of around £1.50-£2 per session). Please email Nicky or text Roy on 07889 332260 if interested. Also for the Juniors, Easter tennis camps have been arranged by Simon - follow the link for details.
Sunshine or showers?
About The Club
Our Club, founded in 1966, is situated within the walls of the old kitchen garden of Chorleywood House. We have a very active membership of around 400 members (~95% are playing members) and pride ourselves on being a friendly club that has something to offer everyone.
6 FLOODLIT COURTS
Floodlights are available for use by members at no charge every night until 10.00pm
3 Recently installed "Playrite Carpeting" courts & 3 All weather courts
Tennis balls used in club sessions are provided free.
Competitive tennis is played throughout the year by over 25 teams of Full, Junior, Student and Veteran members. In-house tennis includes tournaments, box leagues, ladders and social play.
Our Junior Academy has almost a hundred players in various coaching programmes.
In addition to being afiliated to the Herts branch of the LTA, the club fields teams playing in the Watford & District and Herts Leagues during the season, as well as Ladies "Mid-week", Ladies & Mens Veterans, and Winter Indoor Leagues against other clubs.
The clubhouse with bar, kitchen, changing rooms and showers is a great venue for social events which would include a Hog Roast, a Dinner and Dance Ball, Club Nights and Barbeque or "Food" evenings. It is available to members for private hire.
BRIDGE (all standards) is played most Thursday evenings starting 8.00pm
Joining is easy - just print out the application and return to the Membership Secretary at the club address on the bottom of this page.