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Game, set, and match

We have four hard court tennis courts, which are located next to the Sports Centre. The outdoor courts have floodlighting for evening use and are covered by a bubble during winter, allowing play to continue year-round.

Playing tennis regularly is an excellent method to keep in shape and develop your reflexes, agility, strength, and overall physical health. Men should expect to burn 600 calories and women 420 during an hour-long game of singles tennis. It's a low-impact sport that can be played for fun or as part of a team.

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Plus points

Floodlighting for evening use
Four hard court tennis courts; one netball court
Bubble covering for all-weather use

Student Activity (Tennis)

Social

Day	Activity	Time	Start date	Price
Tuesday	Social Tennis	6 - 7pm	30 April	Free
Wednesday	Social Tennis	2 - 3pm	1 May	Free
Thursday	Social Tennis	1 - 2pm	2 May	Free
Thursday	Cardio Tennis	6 - 7pm	2 May	Cardio tennis: non-members £4. Bronze gym members get 33% discount. Silver and Gold gym members get free

Competitive

How many tennis teams do we have?

Men's 1st Team (BUCS South-Eastern 2B)
Men's 2nd Team (BUCS South-Eastern 4B)
Women's 1st Team (BUCS South-Eastern Tier 1)
Women's 2nd Team (BUCS South-Eastern 3B)

Find out more about our scholarship offer and performance sport at the University

Community Activity

Day	Activity	Time	Start date	Price
Sunday	Community Mixed Social	11am - 2pm	21 April	Free for Wivenhoe Tennis Club and Essex Sports Members.*Wivenhoe Members need to register with the club before being able to book on the app.

Adult Courses

Our Learn To courses provide a structured course-based programme to help improve your skill level and ability. Our courses focus on helping you develop in a fun environment and provide an excellent springboard to help get you started.

Whether you’re looking to learn something new or take your game to the next level we have courses for everyone, and our flexible programme ensures you get a great experience all term long.

All equipment is provided but we do encourage you to bring your own equipment where possible and our coaches are more than happy to chat with you to help ensure you get the right thing!

All Essex Sport gold and silver members also save 33% off all course bookings.

Friday

Session	Time	Location	Start Date	Duration	Price
Tennis Xpress (beginners)	6-7pm	Tennis Courts	8 May 2025	8 weeks	Members £48 Non-Members: £56
Community Tennis (all levels)	12-1pm	Tennis Courts	10 May	8 Weeks	Members £48 Non-Members: £56
Intermidate/Advanced	7-8pm	Tennis Courts	8 May 2025	8 Weeks	Members £48 Non-Members: £56

Junior courses

Under the direction of our LTA-certified Head Coach, our mini and junior tennis programme in Colchester is one of the highest-quality and fastest-growing in the area. Find out more about the range of programmes available.