Tennis

Tennis at the Belfast Boat Club

Belfast Boat Club tennis offers something for everyone regardless of age or ability. We are here to help you improve, make new friends, and enjoy a life-long love for the sport.

Tennis is extremely sociable and our club is full of  tennis enthusiasts of all ages and levels making it easy to find new people to play with.

Our tennis facilities are second to none in Belfast, with 11 courts: 8 artificial clay and 3 sand-based astro. 7 courts are covered by a bubble for six months allowing you to enjoy your tennis all year round.

Our experienced, friendly and Tennis Ireland qualified coaches provide one-to-one and group sessions for all levels and ages, so if you want to improve technique, build your confidence or focus on a specific part of your game, you will definitely benefit from coaching.

Additional Information

This is a great way to get started in tennis at the club and to meet players of a similar level. Club play takes place twice a week on Tuesday from 1:30-3pm and on Saturday afternoons from 1:30pm – 4.30pm. Covered dome courts are used from September – April.

Not a member? Contact us and we can arrange a taster session, free of charge.

We run a range of tournaments and leagues throughout the year, giving you the chance to play socially and competitively.  This includes the three main Ulster Open Championship tournaments – Junior, Senior and Masters.

We enter teams at a variety of levels into the B & D external leagues, giving you the chance to represent the club.

The jewel in our crown is the Internal League on a Thursday evening catering to 100 players every week, and creating a wonderful, welcoming atmosphere where the tennis results are secondary to enjoying a sociable evening with friends new and old.

Courts are available to hire for groups and corporate events as well as for individual bookings. Contact us for details.

As a new member it couldn’t be easier to get started. Coaching classes, internal league on Thursday nights and Saturday club play are great ways of meeting people. Our team of coaches will assist you in finding other members to play with of a similar level. Get in touch with our Head of Tennis to be pointed in the right direction.

Group and one to one  coaching is available for all levels from complete beginner up to advanced tournament level players. Classes run for 3 terms a year (Jan – Easter, Easter – June, Sep- Dec). Coaching clinics in the summer are also a great way to improve your skills.

If you need to get back into the sport, have a specific part of the game you’d like to work on or simply want to brush up your skills private lessons are the perfect way to do this.

In Winter months, all classes take place in the domes meaning the weather won’t stop your play.

Our cardio tennis classes are a great way to work out while working on your shots.

Our coaching team is greatly experienced and highly popular and are ready to help you improve your game.

For more information please Contact us.

To book adult coaching classes please go to our online booking system.

Junior tennis coaching at Belfast Boat Club is available for 3-18 year olds from Monday to Friday using the play-based approach to coaching.

We offer a FREE recreational programme for all club members on a Saturday morning and have a thriving Junior Club on a Sunday afternoon.

A competition programme is offered for players aiming to compete in Ulster & Irish tournaments, up to six hours per week.

Easter, Summer and Halloween tennis camps run annually.

For more information on junior coaching please Contact us.

To book junior coaching please go to our online booking system.

Any Questions?

Contact us if you have any questions about Tennis at the Belfast Boat Club.

Meet the Coaches

All of our coaches are fully qualified and highly experienced at working with a wide variety of players of all levels and ages. The coaching team wants to help you develop and improve your game so please contact or speak to the Head of Tennis for more information.

Interested in Joining Us?

Ready to get involved and become part of our vibrant community? Join us today and start enjoying all that Belfast Boat Club has to offer!

Want to Make a Booking?

Ready to reserve your spot? Non-members are welcome to book and experience all that Belfast Boat Club has to offer!