The Racquet Man

21/08/2026

🎾 NEW TO DURHAM UNIVERSITY? GET YOUR RACKET READY FOR TRIALS! 🏸

Heading to Durham University and joining a tennis, badminton or squash club?

Don’t turn up to trials or pre-season with tired, broken or worn-out strings!

Professional restringing for:

🎾 Tennis🏸 Badminton⚫ Squash

Whether you're preparing for freshers' trials, university club trials or pre-season training, get your racket feeling fresh and ready to perform.

✅ Professional stringing✅ Choice of strings & tensions✅ Fast 24–48 hour turnaround✅ Local to Durham✅ Drop-off & collection available at Maiden Castle, Durham

📱 07493 032229

Get your racket sorted before trials — and start university ready to play.
Team Durham
Durham University Badminton Club
Durham University Tennis Club

01/08/2026

23/07/2026

📣 Calling all coaches!!! 📣

Looking for a rewarding role alongside your studies? Want to gain further coaching qualifications? Join our student coaching team and support your fellow students while developing valuable leadership, communication and coaching skills.

✔️ Flexible hours around studies
✔️ Enhance your CV
✔️ Make a positive impact in the student community
✔️ Earn whilst you study

Apply now - link in bio!! ⭐️

For more information, please contact our programme coordinator
📧 [email protected]

14/07/2026

🏸 FREE COACHED BADMINTON SESSION AT BIRTLEY LEISURE CENTRE 🏸

Ready to pick up a racket and give badminton a go? Join us at Birtley Leisure Centre during our Team England National Sporst Weeeknd for a FREE coached badminton session led by an experienced coach.

Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to improve your skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn new techniques, build confidence on court, and get expert tips from a qualified coach in a fun and welcoming environment.

📅 Saturday 18th July
🏸 Coached Badminton Session
⏰ 12pm - 1pm

Places are limited, so book now via the Better UK app or website using the Open Weekend booking option.

For more information about the sessions running at Birtley Leisure Centre, please visit the Better UK app or our website using the link below: https://brnw.ch/21x47mZ

07/07/2026

18/06/2026

🎾 CALLING ALL LTA registered venues and LTA accredited coaches.
🎾 FUNDING towards LTA Coach Qualifications
🎾 DEADLINE to apply: Monday 6/7/26 at 11.59pm!

Over 50 coaches from under-represented groups have started working towards LTA-recognised qualifications with support from the LTA inclusion fund. Indeed, some have already qualified and are now delivering on court, which is fantastic news! The fund offers a grant to cover up to 50% of the core costs associated with tennis and padel coaching qualifications for people from under-represented groups, including women, people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, and disabled people.

Priority will be given to people booking onto Level 2 LTA Instructor (Tennis or Padel) courses but disabled people can apply for grant funding to cover all qualifications from Level 1 LTA Assistant, Level 2 LTA Instructor (Tennis or Padel), and Level 3 LTA Coach (Tennis or Padel). To apply, simply complete the application form: https://shorturl.at/hhDGk

Courses are delivered by Court Craft, the workforce development centre for the North of England. For information about courses being delivered in 2026, visit the Court Craft website: https://court-craft.co.uk/mep_event/lta-padel-instructor-core-training-level-2-6/

04/06/2026

02/06/2026

🎾 Rusty Rackets starts this Wednesday! 🎾

There’s still time to join our brand-new Rusty Rackets course at Barnard Castle Lawn Tennis Club.

Whether you’re completely new to tennis or haven’t played for years, these relaxed and friendly sessions are designed to help you get back on court, improve your skills, and enjoy the game.

🗓 Wednesday
⏰ 6–7pm
💷 £6 per session

No need to book – just turn up and join in!

📍 Our courts are located in the beautiful grounds of The Bowes Museum.

Come along, meet new people, get active, and dust off that racket. We’d love to see you there!

18/04/2026

🎾 Our beautiful grass courts are now open! 🌿
A true hidden gem right here in Lanchester, our grass courts are ready for the new season and open for play for both existing and new members.
If you’re thinking about joining for the 2026 season, you’ll find a warm welcome, friendly tennis, and plenty of opportunities to get involved...from competitions to social events.
We also run our ever-popular coaching programme for both children and adults, so there’s something for everyone, whatever your level.
Come and enjoy tennis in a stunning setting ☀️
👉 Find out more and join here:
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/lanchesterlawntennisclub