Somerset Tennis

10/10/2026

🐉🎾 THE SOMERSET U9 RED DRAGON TOUR IS BACK! 🎾🐉

🔥 Get ready for another exciting season of tennis, fun and friendly competition!

The popular Somerset U9 Red Dragon Tour returns this October, with 5 events already confirmed and another 5 to follow! 🙌

🌟 What's it all about?

Designed especially for Somerset's U9 players, the tour offers a fun, friendly and relaxed introduction to competitive tennis, helping young players develop their skills, build confidence and enjoy playing matches! 🎾

🏆 What can players expect?

🐉 Fun group warm-ups before the matches
🎾 Plenty of opportunities to play and learn
🤝 A friendly, supportive environment
🏅 Medals for winners and runners-up
📜 Participation certificates for EVERY player!
💪 Matches played as the best of three 7-point tie-breaks.

📍 STOP 1 – THE AVENUE TENNIS CLUB

📅 Thursday 29 October 2026
⏰ 1pm–4pm
🚀 READY TO JOIN THE FUN?

👉 Book your place now:
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/TennisExtreme/EventsV2/U9RedDragonTour

📊 All match results will be uploaded to the LTA Results Manager for the 2026/27 season.

💚 Whether your child is taking their first steps into competition or already loves playing matches, the Red Dragon Tour is a fantastic way to learn, improve, make friends and have fun on court!

🐉🎾 Let the Red Dragon adventure begin!

10/10/2026

🌍💚 WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 2026 💚🌍

🗓️ 10 October | World Mental Health Day

🧠💚 World Mental Health Day is marked every year on 10 October, reminding us why good mental health is so important and how we can prioritise it in our lives and communities.

🤝 It's also an opportunity to talk openly, listen to others and support one another.

🌟 This year's theme, set by the World Federation for Mental Health, is:

👉 "Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change" 🗣️💚

💬 Conversations about mental health make a difference. And they matter most when we take the time to listen to people's experiences. 👂❤️

📱 Check in with your friends
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Reach out to family
🤝 Support your peers and colleagues
💚 Take time to listen and understand

✨ Sometimes, a small conversation can be the first step towards support, understanding and positive change.

🌈 Today — and every day — let's come together to talk about mental health, support each other and remind everyone that mental health matters. 💚🙌

🔗 Learn more and find support:

💚 www.mind.org.uk
🧠 www.mentalhealth.org.uk
🌍 www.wmhdofficial.com

09/10/2026

🌟 LTA Awards Spotlight – Cathie Sabin Volunteer of the Year 🌟

This award honours an exceptional volunteer who has gone above and beyond to make a real difference in tennis or padel – especially over the past year. 💫

Volunteers might be involved in:
🎾 Clubs & organisations
🌍 Community projects
🏫 Schools, universities & parks

Whether it’s years of dedication or leading an impactful short-term project, this award shines a light on the people who give their time and passion to grow our game.

👉 Find out more & nominate here: https://lta.org.uk/awards
🙌 Nominate your volunteers today!

09/10/2026

A great amount raised 👏👏

Read how our junior section has been busy improving their tennis skills whilst also raising money for the clubhouse.

09/10/2026

🎾 FREE LTA Padel Instructor Support Session

Are you interested in, or already doing, the LTA Padel Instructor qualification?

Rocket Padel are offering a FREE support session to help you succeed with the required video-based submissions.

📅 Sunday 25th October
📍 Rocket Padel Bristol
👤 Padel tutor Ryan Preston

Ryan will provide advice and support at the following times:

🕑 2–3pm | Padel Instructor Readiness Test
Support with filming the required skill demonstrations for anyone needing help with their video submission.

🕒 3–4pm | Core training video submissions
On-court advice and support for anyone already doing the Padel Instructor qualification.

🕓 4–5pm | Summative assessment video submissions
On-court advice and support for anyone already doing the Padel Instructor qualification.

🎥 Three courts will be available for filming throughout the afternoon. Places are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

🎤 Please bring your own microphones and tripods if you have them.

👉 Sign up at: http://wdc.rocketpadel.com

08/10/2026

Great opportunity for some FREE padel coaching!

Opportunities at Blackbrook Leisure Centre & Spa in October for your kids.

For more information contact: [email protected]

07/10/2026

🎾 FREE LTA Parent Workshops

As part of the LTA’s ‘Set the Standard’ fair play campaign, there is one more free online workshop coming up for tennis parents. 💻

🧠 Parent & Child Workshop – Working Together for a Mental Advantage

📅 Tuesday 13 October | ⏰ 6:30pm

A one-hour online workshop for parents and players to attend together, focusing on developing mental skills and how parents can positively support their player. 🤝

👉 Book here: https://www.lta.org.uk/roles-and-venues/coaches/development/courses/Class/?classId=a1CSr000003RYtVMAW

📣 Please feel free to share with any parents who you think would benefit. 🎾

06/10/2026

🐉🎾 U8 RED DRAGON TOUR | STOP 1 – CHEDDAR

Parents, have you booked your U8 player’s place yet?

The Somerset U8 Red Dragon Tour gets underway in Cheddar – giving young players a fun, friendly and relaxed introduction to competition! 🙌

📍 Kings Leisure Centre, Cheddar
📅 Saturday 17th October
⏰ 3–5pm

Players will enjoy plenty of matches in a supportive environment, helping them build confidence, learn how to compete and, most importantly, have fun on court! 🎾🐉

👉 Book your place:
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/TennisExtreme/EventsV2/U8RedDragonTour

Come and join us for Stop 1! ❤️

05/10/2026

🎾 Somerset Tennis Club Forum – join us online this Wednesday! 💻

Calling all Somerset clubs and venues! There’s still time to sign up for our online Club Forum.

📅 Wednesday 7 October
⏰ 7pm
💻 Online via Teams

Hear the latest updates, ask questions and share ideas with representatives from across the county.

We’d love your club or venue to be involved! 🙌

👉 Sign up using the short form below and we’ll email you the Teams meeting link:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/ZhfJkUyaz5

See you online! 🎾

05/10/2026

Walking Tennis is coming to Bridgwater 👇

🎾LOOKING TO STAY ACTIVE & MEET NEW PEOPLE?
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new WALKING TENNIS group right here in Bridgwater!

🎾Walking Tennis is designed to make tennis accessible to everyone. With simpler rules, lower-pressure balls, two bounces if you need them, and NO running allowed, it’s a brilliant way to stay active, protect your joints, and enjoy the game at your own pace.

Who is it for?
✅Active seniors & retirees
✅Anyone recovering from injury or mobility issues
✅Complete beginners or players returning to the court after years away
✅Anyone looking for a fun, social morning activity!

🎉JOIN OUR FREE TASTER SESSION!
📍Where: Bridgwater Tennis Club, Huntworth Lane, TA7 0DU
⏰When: Tuesday 20th October from 10:00am - 12:00pm

☕️Post-Match: Stick around after the session for tea, coffee, and cake 🍰 on us!

Equipment (rackets & balls) is provided — all you need is a comfortable pair of trainers 👟and a water bottle🧴

👇HOW TO JOIN:
Spaces are limited for our first session! Send us a direct message on Facebook or email [email protected] to book your free spot.

Feel free to tag a friend or neighbour who might love this!