Anyone for tennis?
If you happen to be walking close to the village of Holymoorside, you may well hear voices calling: ‘Fifteen-Love,’ ‘Thirty-Forty’, ‘Deuce’ mingled with the local birdsong.
That’s because there are three community tennis courts tucked away on the edge of the village in a picturesque rural setting close to the Hipper Valley Trail. Access to the courts is from Holymoor Road via an unmade track/public footpath (Sewage Lane). There is a sign post at the top of the lane that points the way to the courts. All are welcome!
Courts can be booked and paid for on line or by using the booker app. Pay and Play is an easy and flexible way to play tennis at Holymoorside. Alternatively, membership is a good option for regular players as members can book courts for no extra cost and members also get free optional entry to the Wimbledon ticket ballot together with other benefits.
The courts are a community facility owned by the Parish Council and managed by volunteers from Holymoorside Tennis Club. The venue is regulated by the Lawn Tennis Association and therefore meets all safeguarding and other standards. It has three, well-maintained tarmac courts, a small clubhouse, toilets and a kitchen.
All year round there are regular ‘drop in’ social tennis sessions held every Tuesday and Sunday mornings, and Thursday afternoons open to members and non-members. We also run coaching courses open to all throughout the year. We field teams in the Chesterfield and District Summer and Winter Leagues, and run a Tournament in the summer with a trophy for the winner. All fees and monies collected go towards the upkeep of the courts and facilities.
For further information about using and booking courts, coaching and membership follow the link to the website below. Enquiries can be made by sending us a message via the below email address. We can’t wait to welcome you down at the courts!