Douglas Lawn Tenis Club Welcome Pack
Phone: 021 429 4037
Email : tennisdouglas@gmail.com
NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTION PACKAGE
For our new members we are offering a free two week trial for you to come and try out the facilities, have a game or two and meet some of the members. Once you have registered for the package you will be invited to some internal events and we will arrange some members of similar level to play against.
As part of this trial, for beginners there is a Wednesday night social event from 6:30-8:00 where you will meet and play against other members. This event is run by our tennis manager Antoine Bercy. There is a charge to cover costs of €5 per person.
GENERAL INFORMATION
COURTS – We have 6 floodlit courts to allow for year round play.
TENNIS BALLS – Tennis balls can be purchased from the office at a discounted rate of €7 for a tube of 3.
FLOODLIGHTS – Lights cards can be purchased from the office and these are a top up facility. Lights cost €10 per hour and the cost is usually shared between players. Instructions on the use of the lights are situated adjacent to the boxes but please ask if not sure how to use it.
CLUB ACCESS – As a member you will be provided with a swipe card for entry to the clubhouse and to the court gate.
CLUB MANAGER – You will be set up on Court Manager our court booking system
The clubhouse is a friendly space with views of the courts. It also offers ladies and gents changing rooms and showers, television and kitchen. Many social events are held at the clubhouse and these will be advertised on the noticeboards, social media and by email.
CLUB SOCIALS
Wednesday Social 6.30pm – 8.00pm Beginners/Improvers
Friday Social 6.30pm – 8.00pm Beginners/Improvers
Hitting Practice 10.30am – 12.30am Saturday Mornings Improvers
Running & Walking Groups 7.15pm Thursdays
Internal Spring League Sunday nights for a 6 week period (Dates TBA)
Internal Autumn League Sunday nights for a 6 week period (Dates TBA)
MEMBERSHIP PAYMENT
Membership payments are though our Easypayment System – this can be set up in the office when you sign up for membership.
Family membership – €470
Single -€325
Single (over 65) – €275
Student member – €150
Junior- €120
Coaching
As a member you can enjoy access to our coaching team for individual or group coaching sessions. Our coaches are:-
Antoine Bercy, Level 1 (Tennis Manager – 085 1266284)
Mick Hurley, Level 2 (087 918 1953)
Should you enjoy competitive play you can speak with Antoine who will direct you to obtaining your Tennis Ireland number and advising you of the upcoming tournaments.