Southbourne Tennis Club

🎾 Game, Set, Match: WE WON!
Big news, Southbourne! The 2026 Dorset County LTA Awards are in, and we’re bringing home the hardware. 🏆

Not only has Southbourne Tennis Club been named Club of the Year, but our legendary Dave Sanger scooped the Tennis Opened Up Award for making our favorite sport more inclusive than ever.

From our grassroots programs to our competitive leagues, this win belongs to every member who makes this club such a vibrant community. Dave’s dedication to opening up the courts for everyone is the icing on the cake!

Let’s celebrate:

Club of the Year 2026 (That’s us!) 🥇

Tennis Opened Up Award (Go Dave!) 🌟

Huge thanks to the Dorset LTA and to all of you for keeping the Southbourne spirit alive. See you on the courts!

🎾🧠 Game, Set… QUIZ! 🧠🎾

What a smashing night at the club for our Quiz Night! A big thank you to everyone who came along and served up some serious brain power.

🏆 Congratulations to The Underdogs, who aced the questions and rallied their way to victory to take the top spot! Clearly their knowledge was right on the line all evening.

A huge thank you to Carolyn and Stewart for organising such a grand slam of a night — they really set the tone for a brilliant evening.

And of course, a big shout out to Sams Fish Bar Christchurch for the fantastic fish and chips which were an absolute winner and definitely kept everyone fuelled for the final rounds! 🍟🐟

Thanks to everyone who came along and made it such a fun night. We love seeing the club come together like this — keep your eyes peeled for the next event!

We keep our groups small so every player gets attention and encouragement.
Perfect for focus, learning, and confidence building.

Our coaching sessions are structured, supportive, and fun.
Players work at their own pace while developing skills, confidence, and enjoyment of the game

Looking for a safe and fun tennis space for children with disabilities or who are neurodivergent? 🎾💙
Our inclusive tennis sessions welcome all abilities.
Message us today to reserve a place!”

Tennis should feel welcoming, safe, and enjoyable for everyone.
If that’s what you’re looking for you’re in the right place 🎾💙

If you have questions about disability or neurodivergent tennis coaching we are always happy to talk

If you or your child are nervous about starting tennis, that’s okay we take things at your pace.

Walking tennis proves the game really is for life.

No two players are the same especially in disability and neurodivergent coaching.

Every athlete brings their own strengths, challenges, communication style, and way of experiencing the game. What motivates one player might overwhelm another. Great coaching isn’t about changing who they are it’s about adapting, understanding, and unlocking potential.

Inclusion isn’t lowering expectations. It’s individualising the pathway so every player can thrive.