Padel Coaching
Our new Padel coaching sessions are now available to book via the Playtomic App!!
These 4 week courses are aimed at beginner and improver levels. We also have a course designed to help ease with the switch from Tennis to Padel.
For more information visit the Playtomic App now.
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La finition.
Our Tennis Europe Belfast U14 tournament for 2025 finished yesterday with four titles handed out to very deserved competitors, and it was a truly European/International finals’ day with players from India, France, Poland, Switzerland, Wales and Ireland all battling the elements and each other.
Congratulations to all but especially to Timo and Adwita for lifting the singles crowns. Adwita paired up with Amelia to also scoop the doubles trophy while Janek made up for singles final disappointment, teaming with Max to win the boys’ doubles.
Thanks to all who made the week work, particularly the volunteers who acted as court supervisors/umpires, led by the calm authority of white badge referee, Simon McFarland. He was assisted throughout by Will Boyd who is also a white badge referee and a coach within the club so we were very fortunate to have two such skilled individuals helming the ship.
Tennis Ireland President Letty Lucas was a constant presence during the week and was on hand to present the prizes alongside our own club President, Barry McDevitte. Thanks to both.
Roger Henry is a professional stringer who was worked at the very highest level for almost 20 years and his work, as always, was exemplary and we were delighted to use his service this week. His educated conversations with the young competitors, parents and curious club members left everyone feeling enlightened and more confident in their rackets.
Hopefully, we get to do it all again in 2026 and once again we must give huge thanks to Fetherstons for sponsoring this tournament, making it even possible to run in the first place. Michael Lowther provided the professional photos you see above and he should be involved in more tennis tournaments with us as the year progresses - cheers Mick.
The final thanks is to all the players, coaches and parents who traveled from far and wide to turn the Belfast Boat Club into a tennis Mecca of achievement for one week. You’re all most welcome to return at any time to see us
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Just one day to go in the Fetherstons Tennis Europe Belfast U14 tournament which we are hosting for the third time, and the standard of tennis seems as high as ever.
Local interest will focus on the skilful and precise Aryia, who contests the girls’ singles final against Adwita, she of the sumptuous one handed backhand. All being well the weather will hold to allow a Friday 9am showcase of 12 year old tennis talent.
The boys final pits France against Poland with Timo facing off against Janek. Both boys possess power and touch, with great athleticism too, and the final should be a cracker.
With doubles finals to follow the singles, all we need is the Easter bunny to give us the gift of 4 hours without rain.
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