Raquet Sports
The Meadows
MEADOWS TENNIS COURTS RE-OPEN!!
We are delighted to announce that the Meadows tennis courts are now open again. All 16 courts have been refurbished, so why not pop down and try out the new facilities for yourself?
The courts are open throughout the spring and summer to all members of the public. You can just turn up and play, but if you’d like to you can also book a court up to 7 days in advance. If the courts are open and unstaffed, you are welcome to play free of charge.
Opening Times
April, May, June & September
Mon – Fri 16.00 – 21.00
Sat - Sun 10.00 - 18.00
July & August
Mon – Fri 12.00 – 21.00
Sat - Sun 10.00 - 20.00
What's on at the Meadows?
With lots on offer at the Meadows from adult sessions, coaching programmes and holiday programmes - there's something for everyone. All the information is listed below along with our price list.
Adult sessions
Adult sessions will resume at The Meadows from 8th April 08 and continue throughout the season until late September. The only exception to this schedule is the Meadows AM session which will cease temporarily over the school summer holidays: 2 July through to 13 August inclusively. The aim of these sessions is to develop player’s tennis skills through informal coaching and match play. The sessions are delivered on a weekly basis, where you can simply turn up and play.
Generally there is no need to book in advance, however the Tuesday evening sessions can be busy so to avoid disappointment it may be advisable to book ahead. Bookings can be made up to 7 days in advance and can be made in person or by telephoning the Meadows on 0131 443 0101.
Thursday tennis tournaments
Thursday Tennis Tournaments ( TTT ) will take place at The Meadows from 19.00 – 20.30 on the first Thursday of every month from May through to September:
1st May
5th June
3rd July
7th August
4th September
The events will be of a social doubles format which will be open to both males and females of all levels. Places will be limited so there will be a requirement to book in advance. Bookings can be made in person or by telephoning the Meadows on 0131 443 0101.
Coaching programme
Edinburgh Leisure offers a tennis coaching programme at The Meadows for children and young people aged 5 – 17 years. The courses are aimed at 3 different ability levels for each different age group.
Level 1: For children with little experience of tennis and are still developing basic rallying and serving skills.
Level 2: For children who can serve overarm, maintain a rally, and have a basic knowledge of how to score.
Level 3: For players who have played club tennis and participated regularly in Tournaments.
The term time programmes at The Meadows are delivered on a weekly basis, and the holiday programmes are delivered on a week long basis. The kids will get a great opportunity to learn and develop their tennis skills, meet new friends and have lots of fun. These courses should be booked in advance; to book please contact Craiglockhart Tennis Centre on 0131 443 0101. For full details of term time coaching programme please click here.
Bad weather arrangements
In the event of bad weather refunds will only be issued if more than 50% of the course has been cancelled as a result of bad weather. If the weather is poor prior to your course starting, information about whether that day’s class will go ahead will be available from Craiglockhart Tennis Centre 45 minutes prior to the class start time.
FOR PRICE DETAILS FOR TENNIS ACTIVITIES AT THE MEADOWS CLICK HERE.
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