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Southampton University Tennis Club welcomes everyone who is interested in playing tennis and looking for a great social atmosphere! We are one of the largest sports teams on campus and always have room to keep on growing.
Check out our instagram for more info on memberships: @southamptontennisSUTC offers an accessible, affordable way to learn tennis as well as regular training, coaching and match play for experienced players. Our 4 membership options provide players of all standards with the opportunity to play tennis in a way that suits them.Our society offers a fantastic social scene with weekly socials for all members (and their friends!) alongside additional events such as Christmas Ball, Boat Ball, overseas tours, the club tournament (open to all members) and Varsity matches against Portsmouth.The society’s BUCS squads boast 3 gentlemen’s teams and 2 ladies’ teams which compete against other universities. Last season, our Men 1s secured promotion back into Western Tier 1 going unbeaten last season, they also ended the season winning the Western Conference Cup! The Men 2s and 3s unfortunately were both relegated to Western Tier 3 but are ready to get promoted again this season. Both Ladies teams had a strong season in Western tier 2 league, with the Ladies 1s reaching the western conference cup semi-finals.Our membership options provide the following:Social MembershipAccess to Sunday's social tennis session where we run relaxed drills, games and matchesRuns at Wide Lane Sports Ground from 13:00 - 16:00.Development MembershipAccess to Sunday's social tennis/ match practicePlus a weekly beginner/ intermediate sessionMonday Evenings 18:30-21:30 at Wide LaneThese are split into two 90-minute sessionsCoached by Raga our LTA level 2 student coach, supported by our development captain EmmaPlus the development ladder offering weekly singles matches throughout the yearPerformance MembershipAccess to Sunday's social tennis/ match practicePlus twice weekly intermediate/advanced sessionsThursday evenings 18:00 - 21:30 and Saturday afternoons 14:00 - 17:30 at Wide LaneThese are split into three 75 minute sessions on both daysCoached by Paul, our professional LTA level 4 coach, supported by our two performance captains Nerissa and HenryPlus the performance ladder offering weekly singles matches throughout the yearPlus access to the Southampton winter league, playing against local clubsBUCS MembershipAccess to Sundays social tennis/match practicePlus three high-level coaching/training sessions per weekMen's sessions are Tuesdays 20:00-21:30, Fridays 19:00-20:30 and Sundays 19:15-20:45Ladies sessions are Tuesdays 18:30-20:00, Fridays 20:30-22:00 and Sundays 17:45-19:15Two sessions hosted at the excellent indoor facilities at David Lloyd SouthamptonAnd an additional session at Wide LaneCoached by our advanced coach, Candy, along with our BUCS captains Zac, Eva and ChristinaWeekly home or away matches against other universities on Wednesdays in BUCS leagues (home games at David Lloyd)Note: You must be selected during our trials for this membership
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The committee
Our student committee runs the group and can help you get involved.
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Qianyu Qin
President
Overall organisation and management inc leading meetings and delegating tasks.Representative to external parties inc. coaches, Wide Lane, and David Lloyd.Ensure committee accountability to members and SUSU.2 or 3 goals/ focuses for presidency.
Thomas Pape
Treasurer
Financing and budgeting including estimating future expenditure.Maintain accounts, carry out and advise on all expenditures.Weekly payments including BUCS transport, coach and court fees, and socials.
Robert Thompson
Charity and Welfare Secretary
Monitor and manage the wellbeing of our members.Organise welfare socials (non- drinking, aprox one a term).Run welfare "drop-ins" to allow members to raise welfare issues/ chat.Hear complaints about the club, its members and its committee.Liaise with SUSU in reporting incidents and facilitate proper use of incident report policy.Continue relationship with No Limits and spread awareness of their work around the club.Organise the annual SUTC charity day at Wide Lane around November.Organise Christmas present donations at SUTC Xmas ball.Organise at least one more fundraising event (e.g. half marathon).
Emma Codrea
Development Captain
Organise and coordinate weekly training sessions.Delegate committee member to run social tennis.Liaise with coaches.Encourage and maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and friendly environment during training sessions.Assist coach during sessions.Encourage promotion to higher membership levels.Run the development ladder and winter leagues respectively.
Nerissa Sasan
Female Performance Captain
Organise and coordinate bi-weekly training sessions.Liaise with coaches.Encourage and maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and friendly environment during training sessions.Assist coach during sessions.Organise and promote winter league.Manage quality and number of balls at Wide Lane (wet/ dry and perf/ dev categorisation). Order more as appropriateManage club relationship with the LTA and forward opportunities to the wider club.
Liv Allen
Female Social Secretary
Weekly Wednesday socials.Promote welcoming, inclusive and friendly environment.Avoid peer pressure in all cases.Include non-drinking options.Assist Welfare Sec in organising non-drinking welfare socials.
Lydia French
Female Social Secretary
Weekly Wednesday socials.Promote welcoming, inclusive and friendly environment.Avoid peer pressure in all cases.Include non-drinking options.Assist Welfare Sec in organising non-drinking welfare socials.
Kleopatra Anastassiou
Kit and Tour Secretary
Communicate with Shrey before the year begins to design SUTC kitOrganise orders and distribution of kitPromote the SUTC brand in the universityConsider non-Shrey kit (e.g. quarter zips)Organise the annual summer tour
- Book flights, hostel and transport
- Organise an itinerary and activities
- Organise all passport/ check-in details
- Consider safety and fulfil all SUSU requirements
Eva Harker
Ladies' BUCS Captain
Maintain a competitive, high intensity atmosphere at training.Ensure members show up regularly through direct personal accountability and conveying the point of privilege.Organise trials at the start of the year and observe top level performance players for reranking throughout the year.Encourage a welcoming atmosphere at training with positive feedback.Encourage team bonding through additional activities.Occasional Friday night socials.Organise BUCS teams and transport.Liaise with David Lloyd to organise court bookings.Organises additional strength and conditioning sessions.Encourage BUCS players to socialise with the wider club through Wednesday socials and derby days.Coordinate with social media secs and social secs to promote wins.
Christina Meacock
Ladies' BUCS Captain
Maintain a competitive, high intensity atmosphere at training.Ensure members show up regularly through direct personal accountability and conveying the point of privilege.Organise trials at the start of the year and observe top level performance players for reranking throughout the year.Encourage a welcoming atmosphere at training with positive feedback.Encourage team bonding through additional activities.Occasional Friday night socials.Organise BUCS teams and transport.Liaise with David Lloyd to organise court bookings.Organises additional strength and conditioning sessions.Encourage BUCS players to socialise with the wider club through Wednesday socials and derby days.Coordinate with social media secs and social secs to promote wins.
Henry Keys
Male Performance Captain
Organise and coordinate bi-weekly training sessions.Liaise with coaches.Encourage and maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and friendly environment during training sessions.Assist coach during sessions.Organise and promote winter league.Manage quality and number of balls at Wide Lane (wet/ dry and perf/ dev categorisation). Order more as appropriateManage club relationship with the LTA and forward opportunities to the wider club.
Zachary Rolland
Men's BUCS Captain
Maintain a competitive, high intensity atmosphere at training.Ensure members show up regularly through direct personal accountability and conveying the point of privilege.Organise trials at the start of the year and observe top level performance players for reranking throughout the year.Encourage a welcoming atmosphere at training with positive feedback.Encourage team bonding through additional activities.Occasional Friday night socials.Organise BUCS teams and transport.Liaise with David Lloyd to organise court bookings.Organises additional strength and conditioning sessions.Encourage BUCS players to socialise with the wider club through Wednesday socials and derby days.Coordinate with social media secs and social secs to promote wins.
Alice Goodyer
Social Media Secretary
Promote SUTC and all its activities on social mediaPromote BUCS wins and post teamsheetsEncourage engagement and provide updates for members, including weekly social posts
Caitlin Bretland
Vice President
Overall administration and assistance with organisation and management.Organisation of Annual events inc Xmas and Boat ball, Bunfight, Refreshers, Club tournaments.Act independently to the President and report to President/ committee/ members as necessary.Committee glue, fill in other roles / get involved anywhere help is needed.
Membership
Choose your membership below. You can select more than one where available.
Access to Monday's social tennis sessions where we run relaxed drills, games and matches and access to Wednesday night socials. Runs at Wide Lane Sports Ground on Sundays 13:00-16:00. No playing experience or equipment is required, we can provide balls and some racquets!
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Development Tennis Semester 1 Membership
£35.00
Valid: 1 Sep 2026 – 22 Jan 2027
This membership is for beginners and beginner/ intermediate players who want to improve their tennis - no playing experience or equipment is required. A Development membership provides access to Sunday's Social tennis and one Monday evening 90-minute session led by one of our LTA level 2 student coaches, and of course Wednesday socials!
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Performance Tennis Semester 1 Membership
£55.00
Valid: 1 Sep 2026 – 22 Jan 2027
Performance memberships are for intermediate players who are looking for regular coaching and some match play. Anyone is welcome to join but we expect players to be able to rally from the baseline, serve and have an understanding of the rules of tennis. A Performance membership provides access to: Sunday's Social tennis/match practice plus two 90 minute intermediate coaching sessions on Thursdays and Saturdays run by our LTA level 4 coach Paul and our Performance Captains. Furthermore, this membership gives players the opportunity to compete in competitive doubles matches against local clubs in Southampton's Winter League. And of course Wednesday Socials!
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Development Tennis Membership 2026-2027
£60.00
Valid: 1 Sep 2026 – 1 Jul 2027
This membership is for beginners and beginner/ intermediate players who want to improve their tennis - no playing experience or equipment is required. A Development membership provides access to Sunday's Social tennis and one Monday evening 90-minute session led by one of our LTA level 2 student coaches, and of course Wednesday socials!
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Performance Tennis Membership 2026-2027
£105.00
Valid: 1 Sep 2026 – 1 Jul 2027
Performance memberships are for intermediate players who are looking for regular coaching and some match play. Anyone is welcome to join but we expect players to be able to rally from the baseline, serve and have an understanding of the rules of tennis. A Performance membership provides access to: Sunday's Social tennis/match practice plus two 90 minute intermediate coaching sessions on Thursdays and Saturdays run by our LTA level 4 coach Paul and our Performance Captains. Furthermore, this membership gives players the opportunity to compete in competitive doubles matches against local clubs in Southampton's Winter League. And of course Wednesday Socials!
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Men's BUCS Tennis Membership 2026-2027
£150.00
Valid: 1 Sep 2026 – 1 Jul 2027
ONLY PURCHASE THIS MEMBERSHIP IF YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED BY OUR MENS BUCS CAPTAIN. This membership is for the men's BUCS squad. This provides access to 3 training sessions per week run by BUCS captain on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. There are weekly home or away matches on Wednesdays against other universities in the BUCS leagues. 2 training sessions and all BUCS home matches take place at the fantastic indoor hard court facilities at David Lloyd Southampton. Transport fees to David Lloyd sessions and matches are subsidised. And of course access to Sunday social tennis and Wednesday socials!
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Ladies BUCS Tennis Membership 2026-2027
£175.00
Valid: 1 Sep 2026 – 1 Jul 2027
ONLY PURCHASE THIS MEMBERSHIP IF YOU HAVE BEEN SELECTED BY OUR LADIES BUCS CAPTAINS. This membership is for the ladies BUCS squad. This provides access to 3 coaching/training sessions per week run by coach/BUCS captains on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. There are weekly home or away matches on Wednesdays against other universities in the BUCS leagues. 2 training sessions and all BUCS home matches take place at the fantastic indoor hard court facilities at David Lloyd Southampton. One session a week is coached by our LTA level 4 coach, Candy. Transport fees to David Lloyd sessions and matches are subsidised. And of course access to Sunday social tennis and Wednesday socials!
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Products
No Limits Tennis Charity Tournament
£5.00
🎾 Tennis Charity Tournament – No Limits! 🎾
Fancy a day of tennis, good food and a bit of friendly competition? Come along to our Tennis Charity Tournament at Wide Lane on Saturday 14th November, 11:30am–6pm!
We're raising money for No Limits, a Southampton-based charity supporting children and young people, so come down, get involved and help us raise as much as we can for a great cause!
🌐 Find out more about No Limits: https://nolimitshelp.org.uk/
Everyone is welcome! Whether you're a seasoned tennis player or just fancy giving it a go, all abilities are welcome. Bring your friends along, have a hit, meet new people and enjoy a fun day on court. There's no need to be a tennis pro to get involved!
🌭 BBQ food will be available throughout the event, so come hungry!
🎟️ Fancy winning something? Every entry ticket includes one FREE raffle ticket, with additional tickets available for just £2 for one or £4 for a strip of three.
How to get involved:
Purchase your entry ticket through SUSU.
Complete the Google Form to register for the tournament. (Tennis Tournament Sign-Up — 14 November 2026 – Fill out form)
Invite your mates and get ready for a great day of tennis, food and fundraising!
📅 Date: Saturday 14th November 2026📍 Location: Wide Lane Sports Ground, Southampton⏰ Time: 11:30am–6pm🎟️ Ticket deadline: 7th November
Come along, get involved and help us make a difference for No Limits. We can't wait to see you there!
Tennis love, Rob.
