Membership
- You can email any questions about joining Ongar Tennis Club to our Membership Secretary, Linda Bacon, on ongartennisclub@gmail.com, who will send you information about the club and how to join.
- You can either pay the full amount when subscriptions are due or arrange to pay by monthly instalments / direct debit by prior arrangement with Linda Bacon, Membership Secretary.
- On joining, you will receive a 4-digit code which will allow you to access the main entrance and a code for the flood lights
- Yes, except for when courts are being used for coaching or matches
- Only for one visit as a one-off or to try out the club, if playing with a friend is more regular than they would need to join themselves.
Coaching
- You do not need to be a member to access coaching at Ongar Tennis Club. The best way to book coaching is to get in touch with our coach directly to discuss what you’d like to get out of coaching to find the right group or you can choose private lessons. See our contacts page for the coaches’ contact details.
- For Junior coaching racquets are provided. For adults, most members play with their own racquets, however, if you book coaching to see if tennis is for you or to get back into tennis after a break the coach will have a selection of racquets you can use.
- Appropriate sports clothing and trainers. It is advisable to bring a raincoat / jacket as we do play in the rain if it’s safe to do so
- For junior coaching, regardless of weather conditions, the decision is made at the courts. If a group lesson is cancelled, it will be added on to the following term. For adult coaching we have a club WhatsApp group where the coach gages numbers for the group lessons and will give notice of any cancellation due to bad weather conditions.
- You need to give a at least 12 hours’ notice (unless in case of an emergency) or the full fee will apply
Social / Other
- Yes, we run social events throughout the year, usually consisting of Autumn and Spring quiz nights, summer barbecues and a Christmas party.
- The coaches often put racquets in for restringing, if you need a re-string please contact our coach directly.
