Thinking of Joining the Club?
Welcome to the prospective new member area. Here we hope to give you a brief description of our activities and describe how best to join up. Our club caters for all ages, from Junior member to Adult member, and all standards, from beginner to advanced. We organise social tennis as well as competitions. Our facilities are modern with four savannah courts and all-weather lighting. The courts are centrally located and only 5 minutes walk from the main street in Ardee.
Our membership fees are reasonable. Membership options include
** Students under 18 are defined as those in secondary or primary level education.
The current tennis year runs from 1st June 2008 to 31st May 2009. All membership fees are half price at 1st January 2009 (or half way through the membership year). The half price fees are Family €80, Adult €40, Student (Over 18) €25, Student (Under 18) €20.
Our membership fees are reasonable. Membership options include
- Family membership - €160
- Adult membership - €80
- Student (Over 18) * membership - €45
- Student (Under 18) ** membership - €40
** Students under 18 are defined as those in secondary or primary level education.
The current tennis year runs from 1st June 2008 to 31st May 2009. All membership fees are half price at 1st January 2009 (or half way through the membership year). The half price fees are Family €80, Adult €40, Student (Over 18) €25, Student (Under 18) €20.
How to Join the Club?
If you've made the decision to join our club then how do you go about joining?
If you wish to join as an Adult or Student (Over 18) members then try the following. If you know a member they can make all the necessary introductions. If you know no members then why not come down to our popular Friday Night Tennis event and introduce yourself. Committee members will always be present to answer any questions you might have. You can play in the Friday Night Tennis event for a few weeks and afterwards if you like what you see and hear then you are most welcome to join. Alternatively phone us on 085-1507484 and we will answer all of your questions and suggest how best to start your tennis career in Ardee.
If you are joining as a Student (Under 18) member then you or your parent/guardian can call us on 085-1507484 and we will answer all of your questions and suggest how best to join the club.
The membership application form can be downloaded from the Download Forms section.
If you wish to join as an Adult or Student (Over 18) members then try the following. If you know a member they can make all the necessary introductions. If you know no members then why not come down to our popular Friday Night Tennis event and introduce yourself. Committee members will always be present to answer any questions you might have. You can play in the Friday Night Tennis event for a few weeks and afterwards if you like what you see and hear then you are most welcome to join. Alternatively phone us on 085-1507484 and we will answer all of your questions and suggest how best to start your tennis career in Ardee.
If you are joining as a Student (Under 18) member then you or your parent/guardian can call us on 085-1507484 and we will answer all of your questions and suggest how best to join the club.
The membership application form can be downloaded from the Download Forms section.
Adult Membership
The club hosts several set-piece competitions throughout the year. In early Spring we hold the Spring League. This is a doubles league and allows members to run off all that turkey and ham consumed over the Christmas period. In late Spring we hold the Brophy-McDonnell Cup for mixed doubles. This tournament is to honour two of our club's main founding members, Garrett Brophy and Derek McDonnell. In Summer we hold the Club Championship for Adult, Student and Juvenile members. This is the most important competition of the year and offers singles, doubles and mixed doubles events. In Winter we hold a popular and fun mixed doubles Winter League. We hope this event goes a long way in helping members cope with the winter blues.
Throughout the year members are encouraged to organise games amongst themselves.
Adult membership refers to all Adult and Student (Over 18) members.
Junior Membership
Junior members are split into two classes on age grounds. Younger Junior members will typically go to primary school or an equivalent institution. Older Junior members will typically go to secondary school or an equivalent institution. Older Junior members are typically called Student members.
The main event every year for Junior members is the Summer School where participants learn the basics of tennis and practice three days a week for a number of weeks. The Junior Club Championship is held after the end of the Summer Camp, typically in late August. This competition allows Junior members to put into practice every skill they have learnt in the Summer Camp.
Throughout the remainder of the year the club holds a series of one-day competitions, called the Four Seasons Tournaments, where Junior members can play in a "round-robin" style doubles event. This one-day competition will take no more than three hours to complete and parents are welcome.
Throughout the year members are encouraged to organise games amongst themselves.