Welcome to The Hornsey Tennis Club Membership & Frequently Asked Questions?
To Check On Court Availability Please Refer To The Clubs Online Calendar: Club Calendar Look For Tennis (Cricket is listed too From 10 May to 21 July)
Tues, Wed and Fri evenings have performance coaching.
Do you have to be a member to get coaching?
We do not expect juniors attending the mini tennis drop-in on Sunday mornings for 4-6 year olds to join straight away.
If you are not a member you are not entitled to use the courts except for lessons
Note: If you are not a member you are not entitled to use the courts except for your lesson.
What does junior tennis membership cost?
One Junior £20
Two Juniors £30
Three Juniors £40
Please see membership form for more information The Hornsey Tennis Club Membership From (Word Format).
Note: this only entitles you to tennis membership. Unless you are a family member, cricket junior membership is separate.
What does that get you?
Use of the courts during weekdays up to 18.30, check calendar.
Use of the courts at weekends (but matches and adults take priority)
Use of the clubhouse
Junior coaching (pay coach directly, but without the £1 premium)
What junior coaching is there?
We run mini-tennis groups during school terms only
Saturdays 09.30 to 10.30 drop in - 8 years and above
Saturdays 10.30 to 11.30 drop in - 10 years and above
Saturdays 11.30 to 12.30 drop in older children and with some tennis experience speak to our coach
Sundays 11.20 to 12.20 drop in for 4-6 year olds.
Can you just turn up for group coaching?
Yes, but it is better to let the tennis coach, know in advance if it's your first time so enough assistants can be arranged and you contact details are know if the weather is doubtful.
What´s the coach´s number?
The coach and club officials contact numbers can be found on the contacts page of this site.
What does adult membership cost?
Normally £125 for a year 1 May 1 to April 30 although discounts may apply (discount pro rata if you join after July 31) - ask one of the committee.
Family membership for £250 (same discount options) so if there are more than two of you, this is better value and entitles you to play tennis and cricket and use of the clubhouse.
What does that get you?
Use of the courts at any time except when there are matches or group coaching.
Court 1 is prioritised for juniors on a Friday night.
Use of the clubhouse and bar.
We also have an arrangement with Highgate Cricket Tennis to join their social tennis on a Tuesday and Thursday evenings – just turn up.
I´m an adult beginner, is it worth joining?
Probably not until you have confidence to play, and have met up with some others at coaching. The tennis club intends to start up some sessions for beginners and those returning to tennis. We run a session for beginners and those returning to tennis speak to Toby, the club coach, for details.
You might want to take up social membership, which entitles you to use the clubhouse and bar. Have a look and see what you think!
What if I want to play singles but there are not enough courts?
At busy times, when there are members waiting to play, then members should play doubles. They should play a set up to 12 games and then come off and let a new four go on. If there´s space for a singles game then fine, play singles.
If you are a keen singles player then speak to our captains about playing National Clubs League competitive tennis.
If I am a member, can I bring guests to play?
We understand that occasionally you may have friends and family who want to play. So each member can invite up to 4 people to play once during the year (that´s 4 occasions with one person, or one occasion with four). If the courts were busy, and members were waiting to play, we would expect guests to rotate on and off courts like the members.
Can I play in a team?
If you want to play competitive tennis, then we run teams in different leagues. Please contact the captains, see contact & officials page.
How do I join?
Complete the application form and hand to one of the committee members or send to: The Hornsey Club Chairman, Jim Chapman 7 Bedford Road N8 8HL