Albert Tennis Club

Albert Bowling & Tennis Club
39-41 Old Lansdowne Road, Didsbury M20 2PA.
Tel: 0161-445 1056.

Want to drop us an email : info@alberttennis.org.uk

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The Albert club is often referred to as a ‘hidden gem’, situated as it is in a lovely quiet position and tucked away on Old Lansdowne Road in a garden setting. If that wasn’t enough it is steeped in history and a great suntrap for those who are sun lovers.

So it is no wonder that if you come down on any Saturday afternoon during the Spring and Summer you will see plenty of people enjoying a game of social tennis and later in the bar having a pint or two.

What makes the club special is it’s open and welcoming ambience. If you can serve and hold a rally then that’s enough to join in with social tennis on Saturdays, and if you are not quite there yet, you soon will be with some coaching from the club coach.

And it isn't just adults either, there are plenty of juniors (and I mean little ones) who can learn to play in the casual and friendly setting of the club. Congratulations to our Junior U12 Team who gained promotion to Division 1 of the North East Cheshire League. It has been such a success that next season we plan on having 3 teams. If you fancy playing drop Dave an email coaching@alberttennis.org.uk .

For the serious amongst you, the club has a number of match teams playing through the Summer in the North East Cheshire (2 ladies and 3 men’s teams) and the South West Manchester (1 ladies and 2 men’s teams) so no excuse for missing the chance for a bit of competitive play.

Don’t miss out this Summer on the chance to relax on the weekend or an evening, to enjoy a drink and a game of pool or snooker, and most of all to improve your game!

To find out more or to find players to pair up with contact one of the people shown in 'Contact' at the top of the page.

Happy Tennis!

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Latest News:

2008 Fees now due!

Remember, all 2008 subs are now due. Full 2008 prices are on the General Info page.

Singles Box League now live!.

We've started up a new box league for the Winter months. If you fancy finding out more click here - BOX LEAGUE

Winter Mixed Doubles Competition.

We are running a mixed doubles competition throughout the Winter, commencing October 2007 and finishing in March 2008. This will be an opportunity for everyone to ensure that they get to play some tennis throughout the Winter and to meet other tennis members. Partners will be drawn and the event will be handicapped so players of all standards are encouraged to enter.

The competition will be a “round robin” format and every pair in each half of the draw will play each other. The schedule of matches to be played will be displayed on the Club notice board and matches can start as soon as the schedule is published.

Entrants will be required to play at least two events per month. Events can be played at any time, other than between 2pm and 5pm on a Saturday, but we hope that as many people as possible will play their events on Sunday afternoons when we would also like to encourage more social tennis (maybe followed by ‘pie and a pint’ or ‘tea and biscuits’ in the bar which is open Sunday afternoons.)

Each event will consist of 2 sets (tie-break at 6-6) and a point will be awarded for each set won. The winners in each half of the draw will play a best of three sets final to decide the ultimate winners. The final will be played early April 2008.

The entry fee is £2 per person and competitors will be responsible for providing their own tennis balls and paying for floodlights.

If you would like to enter, please put your name on the list on the notice board. Closing date for entries, Sunday 7 October 2007. If you have any queries please contact Janet Bellis on 0161 445 9142

Full results of this years Summer Tennis Tournament are soon to be posted. Congratulations to the winners - 2007 SUMMER TOURNAMENT.

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