24/08/2026
Meet Ian Armfield ๐พ
Our Head Tennis Coach at Spital, bringing over 30 years of coaching experience, an LTA Level 4 qualification and a genuine love for helping people enjoy and improve their tennis.
Swipe through to get to know Ian, his journey, coaching style and some of his favourite tennis memories. ๐๐
17/08/2026
๐พ Tennis is more than a workout.
Yes, you move, run, stop, turn and reach โ but thereโs much more happening at the same time.
Youโre watching the ball, reading your opponent, making quick decisions, adjusting your position and trying again after every missed shot. Your body is working, but so is your brain. ๐ง
And then there are the quieter benefits too โ fresh air, focus, switching off from everyday worries, meeting people and simply enjoying an hour on court.
Some days itโs about a good rally.
Some days itโs about learning something new.
And sometimes itโs just nice to think about the next ball instead of everything else. ๐
Tennis can be competitive, social, technical or completely relaxed. You can play singles, doubles, join coaching or simply come along for a hit.
Have a swipe through ๐ โ there may be a few reasons to play that you hadnโt thought about before.
๐ Spital Bowls & Tennis Club, Tamworth
Play. Connect. Belong. ๐๐
14/08/2026
Fancy giving tennis a go this September in Tamworth? ๐พ
Our FREE 6-week Adult Beginners Tennis Courses are back at Spital Bowls & Tennis Club, Tamworth โ perfect if youโre completely new to tennis or simply want to build a little more confidence on court.
๐ Women Only โ Wednesday 9th September at 11am
๐ Mixed โ Thursday evenings at 7pm
Open to non-members, rackets provided, and sessions are coached by Ian Armfield in a friendly and relaxed environment.
Come along, try something new, meet new people and enjoy some time on court. And who knows โ maybe tennis will just click and youโll stay with us for longer. ๐
At Spital Bowls & Tennis Club in Tamworth, everyone is welcome with openness and a friendly spirit, whether itโs your very first time holding a racket or youโre coming back to the game after a break. ๐๐
You can register via the Spital Tennis website home page.
25/07/2026
MENโS B TEAM MATCH UPDATE ๐พ
A hard-fought evening for Spital Menโs B Team away against Melbourne.
Although the result did not go our way, the team gave it their all against Melbourne, who are currently sitting at the top of the league.
The evening ended in true club spirit, with both teams enjoying a well-earned post-match b**r together. ๐ป
Well played, everyone, and thank you to Melbourne for a competitive and friendly match!
Sometimes the best part of club tennis happens after the final point. ๐๐