St Leonards & St Ives Tennis Club

As many of you know Ryan, who used to work at the club he is embarking on a journey from Wimbledon to Roland Garros (France)on a BIKE!!

Please show some support and join his group on Facebook..(Follow the link) Or Log into Facebook and go through the St Leonards Facebook page)


see link below:

To see more details and confirm this group invitation, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?group.php&gid=324645452293&mid=1f4a792G2bbd1fddG514afb3G6

Visit this page for up and coming tournaments, Matchplay times and Winners board!!

Please download your copy of the Winter newsletter 2010.

Ann Warne
21st February 2010

As many people know we are lucky enough to have access to the Village Hall next door, this provides 'weather proof' coaching and also a perfect environment for young players..Have a look at the Coaching Sessions page and click on the 'ST L And ST I Indoor Flyer 2010.doc' link!!

Click on Coaches Contact Info Page to see updated contacts and also some lovely photos of the Coaching team!

If you are on Facebook then please search for 'St Leonards and St Ives' and add us as a friend, we would like to get as many people involved as possible!
Not on Facebook? visit www.Facebook.com to get started!

Paul Hanford - Head Coach - performance & adults - 07709 821006 / paul_handford@hotmail.com
Chris Biddle - Assistant Coach - juniors aged 10 + over - 07930 569342 / biddle_1@hotmail.com
Carl Shoulders - Assistant Coach - juniors aged 9 + under - 07983 981575 / carlshoulders@btinternet.com
Hayley Biddle - Assistant Coach - holiday clubs - 07815 761310 / bid_uk1@hotmail.com

Paul Handford
3rd October 2009

I am very pleased to inform you all that Hayley Biddle is joining our coaching team. Hayley is 23 years old, and yes if you were thinking you recognised the surname, you’re right it is Chris’ sister. Hayley has passed her level 2 coaching exam and is currently undertaking her DCA. Hayley is currently working full-time but is hoping to build her tennis coaching hours up and become a full-time coach along with the rest of our team. Hayley has had a world ranking so obviously has had first-hand experience at the highest level.

All players having coaching with Hayley will still be 100% involved with St Leonards & St Ives Tennis Club, but because of a lack of court space will be based mainly in West Moors. There are 2 public courts which have recently been re-surfaced and are floodlit, which Hayley has the use of through West Moors Parish Council.

For lessons with Hayley please call 07815 761310.

All of our coaches are trained, qualified, licensed coaches, CRB checked and first aid trained.
Please note prices for lessons are as follows:

Paul Handford – CCA qualified = £20 / hour
Chris Biddle – DCA qualified = £18 / hour
Carl Shoulders – Level 2 = £12 / hour
Hayley Biddle – DCA (currently taking qualification) = £17 / hour

Please note an additional charge of £2 per hour is in place if the floodlights are needed. Players must be a member of the tennis club to have one-to-one coaching, or there is a non-members court hire charge. Players MUST also train in at least one group lesson to be able to have one-to-one lessons. Players that represent club teams or compete in local competition will be given priority for one-to-one coaching after school hours. In the case of cancellation, the coaches need a minimum of 24 hours notice, otherwise you will still be charged for the lesson. It is our livelihood at the end of the day.

It doesn’t matter how old you are, or how much you have played, one-to-one coaching is by far the best way to improve your game, so get yourself booked in, otherwise you’ll miss out!!!

Paul Handford
28th September 2009