We are a small, friendly tennis club on the boundary of the Hawkesbury Conservation Area, and close to the Cotswold edge. More to the point we are just behind the Beaufort Arms, which has been in the Good Beer Guide for more than 20 consecutive years. We have two porous macadam courts. They apparently offer a true bounce that benefits hard-serving players who prefer a fast-paced match.
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All ages and abilities are welcome - and we really mean that. Why not pop along and see what you make of us? Club sessions and drop-in coaching are for ages 16+. All club sessions depend on the weather, and if we are rained off we try to rearrange via our WhatsApp group (apply to Tricia to join). HUYS is a club session for secondary school age, and has a separate WhatsApp group again managed by Tricia.
Our Week (early season)
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Mon 2.00 - 3.00 Pickleball
Mon 5.00 - dark Club evening
Wed 2.00 - 4.00 Club afternoon
Thu 2.00 - 3.00 Pickleball
Thu 5.00 - dark Club evening
Sat 9.00 - 1.00 Group Coaching
Sun 10.00 - 12.00 Club Morning
Contacts - and where to find us
If you are coming by car​, turn off the A46 following the sign for Hawkesbury Upton. Continue into the village, and park somewhere near to the Beaufort Arms but not in either the pub or the village hall car park.
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Walk into the car park of the Beaufort Arms, and out via the footpath in the opposite corner. Go through the first gate on the right, and follow the short footpath.
Parking can be provided in the Cricket Club car park adjacent to the courts by prior arrangement, but the gate is usually locked. To get there, take the left-hand track beside Beaufort House and turn into the cricket ground through the gate on the left.
Membership and fees
If you would like to join please contact Rob, our Membership Secretary, or just come along on club night. You can download a membership form here. Any in full-time education or unemployed count as "Others". Family membership covers two adults and any children under 18 all living at the same address.
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The online booking system is open to non-members. To check the gate code, please contact Barbara, our Secretary, or another member of the committee. The rate per player per hour for non-members, whether playing with a member or not, is £3.
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Pupils at Hawkesbury School are automatically members, free of charge
"Others" include full-time students and unemployed.
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Membership
£100
£60
£50
£25
Family
Adult (18 - 65)
Over 65
Others (see text)
Coaching
Coaching is available. Please contact Chris, our Head Coach, directly to book private sessions at £30 per hour for members, £32 for non-members.
Saturday Coaching
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£6 per session for members, £8 for non-members. Sessions will run subject to numbers
9.00 - 10.00 Ages 4 - 8
10.00 - 11.00 Ages 4 - 8
11.00 - 12.00 Ages 9 - 12
12.00 - 1.00 Individual coaching
Matches
We cannot muster the necessary seriousness to play proper matches. On the other hand, we are up for a "friendly" with any of the clubs in the villages around us - or further afield if you like. Please contact Steve, our Match Secretary, if you are interested.
Rules in brief
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1. Trainers or tennis shoes to be worn on the courts
2. The courts are only to be used for tennis
3. Please lower the nets and lock the gates when leaving
4. No access after dark
5. Children under 11 must be supervised
6. Please do not use the pub car park
7. The Cricket Club car park may only be used by agreement
8. Please do not leave rubbish on the courts
Club Documents
Random Photos
Pickleball
Pickleball is among the fastest growing sports both in the UK and in the USA. There is a Pickleball club within a club at HUTC, with its own committee member. Please contact Ray Ferrier if you are interested.
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Pickleball combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. It is a fun game, easy for beginners to learn but fast and competitive for those who prefer it that way.