Tennis is Served

18/06/2026

🎾 WOW… what a day! 🎾

Today has been spent working through an incredible number of emails, messages and enquiries from people looking to start their tennis journey with Tennis is Served.

It’s fantastic to see so many children, families and adults wanting to get involved in our sport. Whether it’s the excitement of Queen’s, the anticipation of Wimbledon, or simply a desire to try something new, tennis is capturing people’s imagination right now – and we love to see it! 💜

From our youngest players taking their first steps on court in Tots Tennis (from age 3), through to Mini and Junior squads, Performance Tennis and Adult Coaching, we genuinely have something for everyone at Shotley & Benfieldside Tennis Club

🏆 Award-winning coaching team
🎾 A welcoming, award winning club
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Sessions for all ages and abilities
💜 A fantastic tennis community

We believe tennis is a sport for life, and there’s never been a better time to get involved.

Everyone who has contacted us should now have received a response. If you’ve sent us a message, email or enquiry and haven’t heard back, please let us know as we certainly don’t want to miss anyone!

Ready to get started?

📧 [email protected]
📱 07462649216 (Liane)
📩 Or simply click the “Message Us” button on our page.

Join our other players already enjoying tennis with Tennis is Served and discover why our programme continues to grow year after year.

See you on court! 🎾

16/06/2026

Don’t miss your chance to enter. Click the link for all info 🎾

🎾 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 – 𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐃𝐀𝐘! 🎾

The countdown is on for the Durham & Cleveland Senior County Closed 2026, with entries closing on Saturday 20th June.

If you haven’t entered yet, now is your last chance to be part of one of the county’s premier competitions. Whether you’re aiming for a title, looking to test yourself against strong opposition, or simply want to enjoy competitive tennis, we’d love to see you involved.

📅 Key Information
• Semi-finals & Finals: 15th–16th August 2026
📍 Durham Archery, Clay Lane, Margery Lane, Durham City
• Earlier rounds (up to and including quarter-finals) will be arranged between opponents at mutually agreed dates, times and venues
• If agreement cannot be reached, the referee will make the final decision
• Players may enter a maximum of three events due to scheduling restrictions on Finals Weekend

⚠️ Please only enter if you are available to play on 15th–16th August 2026.

🏆 Prizes
Trophies will be presented at the annual County Awards Night on Saturday 6th February 2027.

🔗 Enter here:
https://share.google/t94ZpqTCeXgcm7Eyk

Don’t miss out - get your entry in before the deadline and join us for what promises to be another fantastic weekend.

Good luck to everyone entering! 🎾🏆

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14/06/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and joined us for the Shotley & Benfieldside Tennis Club BBQ yesterday! 🌭🍔☀️

We hope you all enjoyed it as much as we did. There may be one or two sore heads about (ours included! 🤣), but we’re calling that a successful fundraising effort for the bar! After all, it’s important to support all areas of the club… and some of you took that responsibility very seriously! 🍻😂

A special thank you goes to all of our volunteers and committee members who worked so hard behind the scenes to pull everything together. Events like this simply wouldn’t be possible without your time, effort and dedication.

It’s always such a joy to see so many families and members coming together, enjoying themselves, and making great memories at the club. Seeing the courts, clubhouse and grounds full of laughter and friendly faces is what SBTC is all about. ❤️🎾

Thank you again for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you all at the next club event!

📸 We’d love to see your favourite photos from the day – please share them in the comments below!

14/06/2026

Good luck to Jackson, Xander & the rest of the Durham & Cleveland under 11 county cup boys team. Go show them what you’re made of 👏

🎾 Match day for our Under 11 boys in the County Cup!

The boys are ready to rock and roll and do their thing on court today. Wishing them the very best of luck.

Come on boys! 💙💛🎾

13/06/2026

Well done Hollie & Mia. Another excellent performance from our Shotley Stars ⭐️

🎾 COUNTY CUP COMEBACK WIN! 🎾

In a tense and high-quality County Cup match, the Durham & Cleveland Under 11 Girls team produced a superb comeback to defeat Leicestershire 4-3.

With the tie finely balanced, the match was ultimately decided by a dramatic 10-point match tiebreak in the final rubber, with Durham & Cleveland holding their nerve to secure a fantastic victory.

This important win strengthens Durham & Cleveland’s position in the County Cup and maintains their momentum heading into the next round of fixtures.

Congratulations to all the players on a hard-fought win, showing great determination, resilience, and team spirit throughout the match. 👏💙

02/06/2026

☀️🍔𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐲 & 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐁𝐐 ☀️🎾

Don’t miss our Annual Summer BBQ on Saturday 13th June!

🎾 Social Tennis: 2.00pm – 4.00pm
🍔 BBQ & Family Fun: From 4.00pm onwards

Join us for an afternoon of social tennis followed by a fantastic BBQ and fun games on and around the courts for all ages.

🔥 The BBQs will be lit from 4.30pm, with our expert BBQ Masterchefs preparing:
• Burgers
• Sausages
• Kebabs
• Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options

🍻 The bar will be open all day, serving draught and bottled beers, lagers, ciders, wines, spirits and soft drinks.

🎟️ Tickets:
• Adults: £10
• Children: FREE

Tickets can be reserved by emailing [email protected] or purchased from David & Liane.

Bring your family and friends along for a lovely, friendly day of tennis, food and fun. We’d love to see you there!

Don’t miss out – book your place now!

Shotley & Benfieldside Tennis Club

01/06/2026

🎾☀️ SUMMER TENNIS CAMPS ARE BACK! ☀️🎾

Following the huge success of our May half-term camps, we’re delighted to announce that our Summer Tennis Camps are now open for booking at Shotley & Benfieldside Tennis Club

Our camps are always incredibly popular, offering children the perfect mix of tennis, games, fun activities, and the chance to make new friends in a safe and welcoming environment.

✅ Suitable for ages 3+
✅ No tennis experience needed
✅ No equipment required
✅ Fun games and activities every day
✅ Great way to stay active during the holidays

📅 Camp Dates:
🎾 Week 1: 20th–24th July
🎾 Week 2: 27th–31st July
🎾 Week 3: 3rd–7th August

Spaces are limited and, based on how quickly our May camps filled up, we expect these to be very popular!

Book your place here:
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/DavidEstherCoaching/Coaching/Camp?courseID=dd8202de-9c6e-4bff-a8b3-cd4cc9f0d7e4

If you have any questions, please send us a message. We can’t wait to see everyone on court this summer! 🎾

📧 [email protected]
📞 Liane on 07462649216
🔝 click the ‘message’ button
🖥️ www.shotleytennis.co.uk

23/05/2026

Good luck to Hollie today as she competes in the Grade 1 Lawn Tournament at Frinton-on-Sea 🎾☀️

The hard work, dedication and commitment she’s put into her training has truly paid off. We are all so incredibly proud of her after winning her very first match today against the number 13 ranked player - an amazing achievement!

After battling for 2 hours and 20 minutes in the cooking heat, she showed incredible strength, determination and composure. She took it all in her stride and proved what an absolute superstar she is ⭐️

Keep believing in yourself Hollie & doing what you’re doing. Everyone at Shotley & Benfieldside Tennis Club are so proud of you

18/05/2026

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭 Shotley & Benfieldside Tennis Club

Every Monday, one of the most elite training squads in the region comes together for high-performance tennis development. This is a session built for players who want more than just practice - they want progression, challenge, and standards that match ambition.

Led by head coach David, an award-winning performance coach with over 20 years of recognised success, this squad is shaped by deep technical knowledge, elite-level insight, and a relentless focus on improvement. Every session is intentional, structured, and designed to push players beyond their limits.

Players regularly travel hours to be part of this environment - to train alongside the strongest players in the region (12 of which are in the top 100 nationally for their age group) and to learn directly from a coach who understands exactly what it takes to compete at a higher level. The intensity, the detail, and the expectations are what set this group apart.

David equips players with every tool they need to step on court with confidence and perform when it matters most…technically, tactically, physically, and mentally.

If you’re serious about taking your game up a gear and training in an environment that demands excellence, get in touch today.

📧 [email protected]
📞 07462649216
🔝 message us

18/05/2026

🎾🔥 THE DYNAMIC DUO STRIKE AGAIN! 🔥🎾

Massive congratulations to Mia & Xander on an incredible weekend of tennis! 👏

The pair secured TWO fantastic U10 Division 1 league victories:
🎾 4-2 win over Northumberland Club on Saturday
🎾 6-0 win over Collingwood on Sunday

What outstanding results from two young players who continue to impress every single time they step on court! 🌟

Watching Mia & Xander grow from their Tots Tennis days into the confident, hardworking competitors they are today has been amazing. Their dedication in squads and 1:1 lessons with Head Coach David is truly paying off, and their progress has been incredible to see.

Everyone at Tennis Is Served, Shotley & Benfieldside Tennis Club, and Durham & Cleveland Tennis are extremely proud of them both. This is exactly what commitment, teamwork, and dedication from both players and parents looks like.

The future is looking very bright for these two superstars!

Well done Mia & Xander - keep working hard and enjoying every moment! 🎾🔥