Mission Statement

To become a vibrant tennis community abounding in goodwill and creative energy, celebrating and sharing our resources and extending a warm welcome to all ages and stages of tennis capability. Developing a strong level of social activity in harmony with the local community and strengthening our relationships with all other organisations operating in the Holloway Hill recreation ground.

Membership

Annual membership is just £10 per person or £25 per family. To find out more about the benefits of being a member of BTA click on the Membership tab. To download a form click on the tennis ball above.

Recent News

Congratulations due as BTA is awarded Beacon Site status.

Busbridge Tennis Association has recently been awarded Beacon Site accreditation by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). This is a great honour, as it is one of only 8 sites currently accredited in Surrey.

The criteria for Beacon status is very stringent and Chris Jagger and the BTA coaches have been working hard for many months to ensure all the requirements have been demonstrated by the BTA. Judith Bunn of the LTA presented the official Beacon Plaque to Chris Jagger, head of the BTA, on September 28th 2011. This award ceremony was attended by the Mayor Cllr Steve Cosser who has been a loyal supporter of the BTA’s community objectives. After the presentation, the BTA coaches staged an exhibition match.

Primarily, Beacon status sites must offer quality free and affordable tennis opportunities for the local community. The BTA is committed to delivering and promoting an accessible and affordable tennis programme for all; supervised by registered coaches. An LTA Tennis Development Manager will be assigned to work with the BTA to further develop these community objectives.

Each Beacon site also joins the programme called AEGON Parks Tennis, the brand name for British Tennis’ parks programme. This allows the BTA to benefit from the wider exposure through the LTA website as a site offering a nationally recognized quality affordable tennis centre and training programme.

The coaches would like to thank tremendous enthusiasm of our young BTA members who made our junior summer camps a great success. We had a great turn out to all our camps, come rain or shine, and there are some very promising youngsters in our ranks!

Busbridge Tennis Association hosted its first Staycation event promoting and supporting the Waverley Borough Council initiative. We had a great time with the Mayor and Mayoress Cllrs Steve and Mrs Sheila Cosser supporting the event. Steve had a splendid game of tennis and was remarkably proficient for an ex soccer player! Three of our coaches Gemma Wiltshire, Rob Dannat and Nick Munns put around 30 youngsters (with their watching parents) through their paces and everyone had lots of fun in the process. We hope to repeat the event next year.

Events Summary

  • September 10th 2011 - Mixed Doubles Tournament
  • September 12th 2011 - Term time Junior and Minis coaching sessions
  • November 8th 2011 - AGM at the Pavillion
  • Dec 13th 2011 @8pm - Christmas get-together - a "bring and share" supper with music at the Pavilion.

Facilities

  • Four all-weather courts
  • Four compact Children's courts
  • MUGA - multi-use games area for five-a-side football and basketball
  • Use of the pavillion for members
  • Professional Coaching
  • Members' club nights
  • Social events

Club Night

There is a members’ drop-in club night every Tuesday from 6.30pm to 9pm (light permitting).

Turn up with your racquet (balls are provided) and you will be put with three other players for five doubles games.

You will then join another three players for five more games and so on. You can play as many or as few matches as you like with the emphasis on fun and social tennis. Drinks and prizes in the bar afterwards.

Coaching

BTA’s professional coaches offer individual and group coaching for all ages as well as children’s holiday camps. For more details click on the Coaching and Ladder tab.

Ladders

There are both men’s and women’s singles ladders operating. If you would like to join a ladder or find out more about it click on the Coaching and Ladder tab.

Online Booking

Members of BTA enjoy preferential court booking facilities. To book a court or to find out how to click on the Online Booking tab.

Find a Match

If you’re looking for playing partners you can enter your contact details and preferred days and times and link up with others who are looking for matches. To find out more or to register your details click on the Find a Match tab.