How to play social tennis near you
Looking to get fit, have fun and make new friends? Playing tennis doesn’t just offer a host of physical benefits - it also comes with plenty of social ones too that allows you to connect with others in a social setting.
Whether you’re new to the game and looking for new people to play with or are wanting to ramp up your court time while reaping the social rewards of playing tennis, there are several ways you can play social tennis.
Here are four easy ways to jump into the action and start playing social tennis near you today.
Meet new people at a Barclays Free Park Tennis session
Free, social tennis sessions at a local park tennis court near you – what more could you want?
No matter your age or ability, Barclays Free Park Tennis sessions give you the opportunity to improve your tennis skills, keep fit and meet new people who share the same desire to want to play tennis from your local area.
The one-hour-long group sessions are jam-packed with a full-body workout, drills and games. The best part? Our skilled team of volunteers provide all the necessary equipment needed to have fun and stay social on court, so you just need to bring yourself along.
There are new Barclays Free Park Tennis sessions being added every day, so find out more and book a session are your nearest court today to connect with people in your local community.
Compete in fun, social Barclays Local Tennis Leagues
Whether you’re a complete beginner, or have been playing for years, Barclays Local Tennis Leagues are a fantastic way to meet new players and power up your game at the same time
By joining a league, you’ll have more than just a chance to play tennis – you’ll also join a supportive network of other players in your area, so you can learn and develop your game together.
Barclays Local Tennis Leagues take place at local parks and public courts across the nation, all year round to allow people to compete against likeminded players. We help you find an opponent based on your ITF World Tennis Number, so you can match-up against opponents of a similar level to you.
We have recently launched our Beginners Leagues, which are the perfect options for players who are new to the game and want to meet new people to regularly play with.
Head to the App Store or Google Play Store below to download the app and start finding your nearby leagues:
Find your tennis community on the Play Tennis app
Our ‘Play Tennis’ app has everything you need to make playing tennis as easy as possible. On top of that, it actively encourages social play through a range of features.
The ‘Communities’ feature opens the door for you to be a part of your local tennis community, no matter where you are in the country. It allows you to find and connect with nearby tennis players in your area and plan your next hit.
Whether you’re looking for a fellow beginner so you can navigate the sport together or want to set up an informal match at your local park tennis court or club, this Play Tennis app can help you do just that.
Meanwhile, if you’re looking to meet new people and learn new skills from expert coaches, you can easily search and book a group tennis lesson at a venue near you with our easy-to-use online booking system.
The app can be downloaded using the below buttons:
Contact your local tennis clubs and venues
Tennis clubs and venues provide plenty of opportunities to play social tennis, and you don’t necessarily have to be a member to attend.
Many clubs regularly host social nights aimed to bring players together in an informal, social setting – which provides an excellent opportunity to meet and socialise with new people.
Social nights are often open to both club members and non-members, so it’s a great way to get involved without needing to commit to a membership. By attending these events, staff and club members can connect you with other players to have a casual hit with, set you up in a league or sign you up to club tournaments so you can enjoy regular social play.
You can reach out to your local tennis clubs and venues to provide more information on upcoming social tennis sessions.