Please email Sinead in the office for more information.
What You Can Expect
When You Join Wicklow Tennis Club
CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR FAMILY AND SENIOR MEMBERS
Wicklow Tennis Club is situated in the heart of Wicklow Town and we have been playing tennis here since 1913. There have been many changes over the years and now with over 800 members you are bound to find a game to suit your level.
Joining Wicklow Tennis Club is a great opportunity to make new friends and get to know people living in the area. There are membership options for families, senior and junior members and more. We’ve six floodlit courts, a newly refurbished clubhouse and exciting plans for the grounds this year.
Tennis for senior members includes social tennis, internal social competitions, club handicaps, club championships, ladders, coaching, DLTC leagues and more. Juniors can take part in fun tennis, cardio tennis, teen tennis, box leagues, regular tournaments, club championships, DLTC league, camps, coaching and more….
There is currently a waiting list for new members. Please complete the form if you are interested in joining as we operate on a first come first serve basis.
Take a look at the events and activities we run in the tennis club below.
GENERAL
- Access to six all weather courts with top class floodlights
- Court play from 8am to 11pm for seniors
- Court play from 8am to 6pm for juniors
- Clubhouse facilities include kitchen facilities, changing rooms and showers, interactive television, table tennis tables, small courts for junior box practice, hitting wall
SOCIAL
- Monday night social tennis – 4 courts are reserved for some round robin style tennis. Great for new members looking to find someone of their same level or for beginners who enjoy a game without any pressure.
- Wednesday morning social tennis for ladies.
- Fast Fours – we regularly organise fast four events – quick fire games of doubles and mixed doubles against different people over the course of two hours.
- Augustus Cullen Autumn Cup Social Competition – mixed doubles event run over 3 nights in October.
- Yvette David American Tournament in aid of the Irish Cancer Society
- Cullens Turkey Tournament – one of the most popular events in the club, this tournament is maxed out every year with over 140 players participating. Teams of Santas, Sleighs and Stars compete against players of a similar level in a bid to win the Christmas Dinner!
- You can expect at least another three to four events over the course of a year – more than likely a mixed doubles event as that’s the most popular in our club.
COMPETITIVE
- Adult and junior members compete in the DLTC leagues – floodlight, winter, summer and mixed. Our top men’s team is currently playing at Class 2 and our top ladies’ team is also at Class 2. In 2021, we had 9 teams enter the winter league ranging from Class 6 upwards.
- Club Championships seniors are held in August every year.
- Club Championships for juniors held annually in August
- Club Handicaps are held in March every year.
- Autumn Cup – mixed doubles competition
- Mid-term Junior Tournament
JUNIORS
- Teen social tennis, Sunday evenings
- Fun tennis sessions for younger junior members, Saturday afternoons
- Orange/Green ball blitzes monthly on Saturdays
- Participation in external leagues with other clubs in Wicklow and Wexford.
- Parent/Grandparent & child tournaments
- Hitting sessions with older players – aimed at those junior members who are looking to move to league
- Next generation development – preparing junior members for senior league
- Fun tennis activities for juniors in the summer holidays
- Access to monthly round robins for juniors – a great way for them to make new friends and improve their game.
- Participation in DLTC Junior Leagues
COACHING
- Junior Coaching programmes run September to June catering for all levels from beginner to advanced
- Junior tennis coaching programmes and camps run through the summer holidays
- Teen tennis coaching
- Senior Coaching programmes are run regularly. These include introductory coaching for new members, rusty racket coaching, improver lessons, focus on a particular shot, league coaching. It is also possible to book individual coaching sessions.
- Cardio tennis and tennis drill sessions
- Ball machine sessions