Tennis club to run weekly sessions

Wimbledon time, the only time of the year when boys and girls throughout the city mark out tennis courts in the street and hit balls at each other.

We have all done it but how many of us have tried it on a full court with proper rackets?!

City of Derry Tennis Club are inviting adults to get out and join their beginners Rusty Racket session on Tuesday evenings at St Columbs Park.

Whether you have played before or not, the club will put you through your paces and get you playing tennis at your own level.

The first block of lessons in May was hugely successful so much so the club has not set up a dedicated social tennis night.

The four week course directed by Club Coach Peter Fryer will be both fun and informative.

The first session starts this Tuesday June 17, at 7pm in St Columbs Park.

For further information please contact Peter on [email protected] or on 07905300581.

The Tennis Club will also be hosting the Fifth City of Derry Tennis Championships which will attract the cream of tennis talent to the St Columbs Park.

The event is open to players of all ages and abilities and will commence on Wednesday June 18 with Finals Day on Sunday June 22.

The club have been in contact with some big names in the hope that they can bring one to the event as part of their pre Wimbledon tune up.

If you are interested in participating, please get your entry in before 9pm on Sunday June 15 once again to [email protected].