ABOUT THE CLUB
The Newmarket Real Tennis Club exists thanks to Toad of Toad Hall, or to be precise, because of the character the writer Kenneth Grahame based him on – Sir Charles Rose. Sir Charles employed the specialist Tennis Court builder of the time, Joseph Bickley, to build our court which was officially opened on 29 June 1901 at a cost of £6,000 - the equivalent of £620,000 in 2024.
Henry VIII would still recognise Real Tennis as it is played today more than 500 years after he played at Hampton Court – where the game is still played! Our club is not as old as that but still complies with all the traditions of this wonderful game.
Non-members are most welcome to come and try what is known as The Sport of Kings! Free taster sessions
PHOTO GALLERY
MEMBERSHIP
ADULT
Adults over 25
£210 / year
JUNIOR
Under 18
£37 / year
FAMILY
Husband/wife/partner and children under 18
£300 / year
STUDENT
In full time education up to 25
£37 / year
COUNTRY
Live more than 30 miles from the club and play only twice per month
£73 / year
CORPORATE
4 employees
£500 / year
INTERIM
Adults 18 to 25
£73 / year
CORPORATE
10 employees
£1000 / year
Levy
An annual levy of £120 is charged to all Full, Family, and Country members, who play more than 4 times per annum. This is only charged at the end of the second year of membership and is solely used to repay the interest-free loans from Founder Members, which enabled us to buy the club in 2011
Tennis & Rackets Association
Members are encouraged to join the T&RA as an associate member (£31.50/year). As well as other benefits, members have access to the court booking system.
Ladies Real Tennis Association
By joining the Ladies Real Tennis Association (LRTA) lady members have access to their own range of matches and tournaments and then gain a concessionary rate if joining the T&RA as well. Hazel Dunn is the Newmarket LRTA representative if anyone has any questions.
Junior Members
We have a compehensive policy covering child protection, codes of practice and code of conduct in relation to Junior Members whilst they are in the care of the Club. Please contact us if you would like to read the policy documents.
COURT & LESSON FEES
CATEGORY | DURATION | FEE |
|---|---|---|
Singles Off-Peak | 60 minutes | £9.50 |
Singles Peak | 60 minutes | £11.00 |
Doubles Off-Peak | 60 minutes | £5.50 |
Doubles Peak | 60 minutes | £6.50 |
Juniors | 60 minutes | £4.50 |
Club Match Singles | per match (3-all 3rd set) | £35.00 |
Club Match Doubles | per match (3-all 3rd set) | £50.00 |
Lesson Off-Peak | 60 mins (Includes court fee) | £39.50 |
Lesson Peak | 60 mins (Includes court fee) | £41.00 |
Junior Lesson | 60 mins (Includes court fee) | £19.50 |
COMMITTEE
Directors:
Hugo Johnsen – Chairman
Club Chairman and chair of meetings. Attends T&RA meetings. Line manager for Professionals. Press liaison.
John Harrison – Treasurer
Financial Control, budgeting and planning. Company Accounts, Pro salaries. CASC admin.
Logan Crawford – Fabric and Maintenance
Management of the building and structure, arranging repairs & maintenance.
Committee:
Jonathan Becher – Fixtures Secretary
Attendance at T&RA Fixtures meetings & coordination of matches.
Ed Turner – Tournaments Secretary
With Professional, arrange and manage Internal Tournaments.
Derrick Wells – Social Secretary
Hosting & arranging events, Rose Bowl. Wine Cellar.
Tom Marriott – Fund raising & Sponsorship
Fund-raising, Sponsorship, Corporate membership, Liaison with Pros.
Sandy Norman – News & Marketing
Phillippa Wells
