The Tennis Club possesses some of the finest playing facilities in the country which provide the opportunity to play on different surfaces both indoor and outdoor.

4 outdoor floodlit acrylic/cement courts

2 indoor courts acrylic/cement courts

3 outdoor shale courts (Apr-Sep)

2 indoor Airdome shale courts (Oct-Mar)

Acrylic Surface
The 4 acrylic courts are also floodlit and are arranged on a split level with two courts situated in front of a spacious viewing patio adjacent to the bar. This is a popular surface especially with the juniors who have the opportunity to practice on a surface widely used for tournament play.

Shale Surface
The 3 shale courts, almost unique in the County are maintained to a high standard by the full-time Groundsman and have similar playing qualities to both European and American clay courts. This surface is often favoured by the more senior members who find the surface more “forgiving” physically and the rallies more of a challenge! Clay courts are now being widely promoted by the LTA as a surface upon which it is necessary for juniors to “learn” the game in order to be able to compete with the vast number of European players who are “experts” on this surface. During the winter months 2 of the shale courts are covered by an Airdome providing this playing surface all year round.

Covered Courts
The Club has the luxury of 2 individual, covered courts with a smooth tarmac surface. The courts are designed as a permanent structure and provide the benefit of indoor playing facilities all the year round. There is an extensive viewing area for spectators of indoor matches and tournaments and members have the opportunity to book these courts on a “block booking” basis for the winter season so ensuring a regular game. In addition, 2 shale courts are covered by a temporary Air hall structure for the winter season giving members the almost unique luxury of a choice of surfaces.

Regular functions

The Connaught has a large number of teams that compete in both cup and league matches. Opportunities always exist for any members to join these teams should they so wish.

In addition there are group and individual coaching sessions. The Connaught has also recently introduced some adult squads comprising of 45 minutes of drills and 45 minutes of social doubles play.

Club afternoon runs every Tuesday and Thursday from 1 – 3 p.m. These are supervised sessions that all members are welcome to attend.

A number of men’s double and single leagues also exist should you be interested in playing on a regular basis.

Social tournaments are also run on a regular basis with the Club’s own Championship taking place each June and July.

During the year the Social committee try to arrange several social events to try to unite all members of the club. In the last twelve months we have had a very successful dinner/dance, regular quiz nights, Christmas party with live band and tennis and barbeque events. A regular newsletter of events should be available in the not too distant future. In the meantime please contact the manager for further details.