WELCOME TO
DUNSTABLE TENNIS CLUB 
THE FRIENDLIEST SPORTS VENUE IN BEDFORDSHIRE
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As an all-members club, Dunstable Tennis Club (DTC) is affiliated to the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) through the Bedfordshire County LTA and is Tennis Clubmark accredited - click here for more details.
Situated in the south of the county, the club draws its members from Dunstable and the surrounding towns of Luton and Houghton Regis as well as further afield in the 3 counties of Herts, Beds and Bucks. From its public hard court origins and foundation in 1966, the club has grown in strength and now boasts six first class courts, five floodlit, as well as two mini-tennis courts in the new Kidzone, plus a clubhouse with changing facilities and bar.
With over 200 members of all playing abilities the club is active in the senior Beds and South Beds Leagues, Junior County Leagues and County and National Competitions. We also all enjoy an active social programme.
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PLAYING
Social doubles play takes place for senior members of all abilities on Wednesday and Fridays from about 7.00pm and on Sundays from 10.00am until 2.00pm. Courts can be booked using our on-line booking system. See notice board in the clubhouse for full details or click here.
TOURNAMENTS
Several tournaments are held during the summer – watch notice board for details.
MATCHES
The club has teams in several local leagues. If you wish to be considered for match play please state on your application form or talk to the Club Captain. Match practice normally takes place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings during April.
COACHING
Adult and junior coaching for both groups and individuals is available from our full time LTA qualified coach and his team.
WINTER PLAY
Saturday and Sunday leagues for all standards run on alternate fortnights between October and March - Info
Floodlit courts are available for midweek organised matches and social play at an additional cost.
MEMBERSHIP
Please go to information page for application and renewal forms with details of subscription rates. Court and Clubhouse keys are available from the Treasurer for a refundable deposit of £20.00. Discounts are available for new members and for more than one player at a single address so please join now.
SOCIAL EVENTS
These are organised on a regular basis and include the Summer Barbecue, Christmas Party, Quiz Nights, etc. In addition, Darts Tournaments run throughout the winter. What's on this Summer?
JUNIOR SECTION
Juniors are provided with graded supervised play, coaching and Club matches for all ages. Juniors sessions are held on Saturday mornings from 9.00am until 1.00pm and on Monday evenings.
VOLUNTEERS
Without these the club would not exist and therefore all volunteers are warmly welcomed. Let any committee member know if you are able to help.
PLAYING IN
There is no minimum playing level at Dunstable Tennis Club. All are welcome. Those wishing to try before joining may come along to social play up to five times before paying a subscription.
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LATEST NEWS, or
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2012 Club Closed Tournament
The draw has been made, please ensure matches are played by the dates shown on the draw sheet.
Full details here.
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'NEW' - LADIES CIRCUIT TRAINING
Run by club fitness coach - Katie Stapleton
When: Sundays (Sunday 13th May to Sunday 10th June)
Time: 1 hour sessions from 12 to 1pm
Download Flyer |
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CARDIO TENNIS PROGRAM - New Dates
(Defibrillator Fundraiser)
DTC Club Coach, Ian Haigs is to trial a Cardio Tennis Program at DTC. Starting on Saturday 5th May, 1-2 pm.
See Flyer for revised dates
Download Flyer Details and Forms
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Go to the INFORMATION page for more details of the following...
Coaching - Adult courses...
2012 Summer Fixtures and Teams...
Golf Society - Golf Day...
Martin Strange Tournament...
Get Back Into Tennis - At DTC...
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More News... |
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
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Sat 26th May
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Themed Party (Bollywood Night)
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Mon 28th May
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DTC Annual Golf Day
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Sun 27th May
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Martin Strange (Open) Tournament
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| Mon 11th June |
Committee Meeting- 8pm in Clubhouse |
Sat 7th July
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Annual Summer BBQ
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Sun 15th July
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Knockout Cup 2nd round
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Thu Aug 16th - Sun 19th
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Visit to DTC by Rot-Weiss TC, Porz
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| Sat 18th Aug |
BBQ Party - Olympics Theme
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Sat 8th Sep
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South Beds Finals Day
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Sun Sep 16th
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DTC Closed Finals Day
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REGULAR EVENTS
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| Mondays |
Junior coaching PM
Junior Social play from 7-9.00PM
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Tuesdays
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Junior Coaching PM
Courts available for booking
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| Wednesdays |
General social play from 7-9.30PM |
| Thursdays |
Courts available for booking
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| Fridays |
General social play from 7-9.30PM
Social evening in the clubhouse
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Saturdays
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Junior coaching AM
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Sundays
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General social play from 10AM Summer |
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Winter League from October to March
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SOCIAL EVENTS AND VOLUNTEERS
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Much of the current success of the Club stems from the friendly atmosphere, partly generated by numerous off-court activities, which help to create a pleasant social side to the Club. The most important part of the Club ‘off-court’ is the support of the ‘bar’ which, along with the membership fees, represents the major source of revenue. The bar is a central feature of club life being open during licence hours on social play days for the sale of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages along with confectionery. The juniors also make good use of it during their sessions when it becomes a ‘tuck shop’!
Another popular activity is the annual knockout darts tournaments for the men’s and ladies’ singles and the open doubles which are spread out on Fridays during the autumn. Such is the popularity of the darts tournaments that DTC also run our own internal darts leagues on Fridays from January to March.
For a number of years the Club has had a Golf Society which arranges one day out a year to different golf clubs around the area with a singles and team competitions.
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