Ballymena Lawn Tennis Club - Adult Tennis Programme
Ballymena Lawn Tennis Club is looking to implement an extensive adult tennis programme catering for all playing standards.
The adult tennis programme includes, social tennis, to coaching, to league tennis, played throughout the province. We have something for everyone. With 5 state of the art tennis courts, (laid down in 2015) plus the use of the Ballymena Academy Sixth Form Centre, our club has some of the best facilities in the area.
We have over 80 adult members and membership is open to adults of all ages and abilities.
Coaching is available from our coaching team for all standards from beginners through to elite performance players looking to improve further.
What we offer at B.L.T.C -
Social Club Play
Social play takes place for full playing members on:
- Tuesday evenings: 6pm-9pm
- Thursday evenings: 6pm-9pm
- Saturday morning/afternoon: 11am-2pm
Social tennis is suitable for all playing standards. We provide a very welcoming environment and invite any new members to come and join in. There will always be someone to welcome you; it’s a great opportunity to make new friends and find people to play with throughout the week.
New members are welcome to try the club for two weeks, free of charge, before deciding to join.
We look to pair you with those of a similar ability while rotating who plays who regularly, and it is a very relaxed environment.
Tennis Xpress Course (Beginner Tennis Players)
Run at an additional cost these sessions are for both members and non-members.
A fun and social group coaching course which helps adult beginners to get into tennis.
Tennis Xpress teaches the foundations of the game so that by the end of the six week course you will be able to enjoy fun matches with friends, family or other people that you meet.
Under the guidance of a Professional Tennis Registered Coach, you will be taught new skills and shown how to serve, rally and score.
By using a variety of ball types (red, orange, green and yellow) and differing court sizes, the game will be made easy and fun. This will enable you to gain confidence and enjoy mastering the basics.
If you have never played tennis before or are very new to the sport, Tennis Xpress is for you.
Don’t forget that all the other players on the course will be new to the game too so it’s a great way to meet new people who are of the same level as you.
Rusty Rackets
Run at an additional cost these sessions are for both members and non-members.
This is ideal for anyone returning to the game after some time away, or who has moved through the beginner Tennis Xpress course with the squad focusing on basic techniques and tactics.
These players have already got the basic skills needed to play the game and already can serve, rally and score to an adequate level.
Players will be given easy instruction to work towards being able to rally over a net and play competitive points.
Further advancements in technique and tactics will also be given to those on the rusty racket courses who are deemed intermediate players, with more focus towards match play and an introduction to doubles.
Group Cardio Tennis
Run at an additional cost these sessions are for both members and non-members.
A series of tennis-based drills and activities played to up-tempo music on a tennis court. Cardio does not require tennis skills, but will improve your game whilst keeping your heart rate up. Whether the ball goes in or out is irrelevant as the main purpose is to improve your fitness.
- 60 minute class
- Burn 600 calories an hour
- Equipment provided if needed
- No tennis skills required, although you’ll pick some up along the way.
Adult Improver Squads
Run at an additional cost these sessions are for BLTC Members ONLY.
Players are experienced at singles and doubles match play. An intensive squad that covers all aspects of the game including singles and doubles tactics, technical instruction and mental strategies.
September 2024 will see the inclusion of the Mastering Doubles Masterclass.
This will happen over two blocks of 6 weeks, focusing on a wide variety of doubles techniques.
Mastering Doubles - Block 1 (6 Weeks)
- Territory (2 Weeks)
- The Wide Serve (1 Week)
- T Serve (1 Week)
- Poach or Stay (1 Week)
- Serving is Mental (1 Week)
Mastering Doubles - Block 2 (6 Weeks)
- The Centre Window (1 Week)
- Net Player is Key (1 Week)
- Mine or Yours (1 Week)
- Touch it, Win It (1 Week)
- Creating Chaos (1 Week)
- Make them Miss (1 Week)
Team Practice
Team practice sessions take place once a week in the lead up to the beginning of a league. It will be an invite only session coming from our Director of coaching or club captains, generally being open to regular playing club members who are currently or will be competing in the leagues for Ballymena.
BLTC Social Tournaments
The club hold various social tournaments throughout the year for all our members to take part in. These usually include some light refreshments after the event too. These include:
- American Doubles Tournament
- Christmas Tournament
- Wimbledon Whites Tournament
- Tiebreak Tuesday Internal League
- Bank Holiday Tournaments
- Internal Club Championships
External Leagues
The club currently enters a wide range of teams in the Belfast and District Senior Leagues.
https://www.bndtennis.net/home/
These take place at various times throughout the year.
Members forward their interest of playing these leagues to the club selection committee who then help to build teams from the names and availability of the players chosen.
Men’s Singles League
- Division 2
- Division 4
Ladies Singles League
- Division 2
Men’s Evergreen Doubles League (Over 40s)
- Division 2
- Division 3
Ladies Evergreen Doubles League (Over 40s)
- Division 2
Mixed League
- Division 3
- Division 6
Summer League
- Division 3
- Division 4
- Division 5
Knockout Cup
- Men’s Intermediate Team
- Men’s Junior Team
- Ladies Intermediate Team
