HANDICAP TOURNAMENT
THANKS TO EVERYONE who entered our social (and very sociable) tournament on Sunday 3rd, complete with a rolling handicap to ensure close games.
A great atmosphere, with new members warmly welcomed. And the weather tried to be half-summery – though not as summery as the Pimm’s and strawberries served while watching the Final.
An afternoon much enjoyed. There’ll be another or similar soon. Do be sure to enter early, as places on Sunday 3rd filled fast.
HENMANS JUNIOR TOURNAMENT
At the end of May, in the half-term holiday, we’re hosting our annual Henmans Junior Tournament, now proudly in its 29th year, attracting young players from Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties. In 2026 it’s generously sponsored once again by Blenheim Palace: the Club is very grateful for their continuing support. It would be great to see Woodstock juniors taking part: entries are open till May 15th – all the details are on https://competitions.lta.org.uk/tournament/0E44A706-48D4-4327-B183-BAB6182D3C5E
Members please note: The courts will of course be busy throughout the tournament days from Monday to Friday, 25-29 May, but will be free each day by late afternoon, so Club Nights that week will run as usual.
And talking of Club Nights…
CLUB SESSIONS
It’s great to see our Club Sessions thriving again. If you’re without an arranged game, and would like to meet new members and make new contacts, come and join in: they’re every week on
SUNDAY AFTERNOONS: 1.30-3.30
TUESDAY AFTERNOONS: 1.30-3.30
TUESDAY EVENINGS: 5.30 onwards.
And THURSDAY EVENINGS 5.30 onwards:
TEAM PRACTICE NIGHT for everyone interested in playing team tennis.
COACHING EVENING – WITH PROSECCO AND PIZZA!
The three special Tuesday shot clinics in May and June are fully booked, but you can still register on the waiting list. And booking has just opened for a special evening coming soon: a 90-minute coaching session followed by pizza and prosecco. It’s on WEDNESDAY 17 JUNE starting at 6 pm. For this and all our adult coaching bookings, you’ll find the link on https://wbtc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Woodstock-Tennis-Academy-Adult-Planner-April-July-2026.pdf
HOME MATCHES COMING UP [each match 2 courts]:
MAY
SATURDAY 30th, 1 pm: Ladies B v Kings Sutton; Ladies C v Kingston Bagpuize
SUNDAY 31st, 10 am: Men’s A v Oxford City
JUNE
SATURDAY 6th, 1 pm: Mixed B v Oxford Sports; Mixed D v Kingston Bagpuize
WEDNESDAY 10th, 10 am: Ladies Midweek v Abingdon
SATURDAY 13th, 1 pm: Men’s B v David Lloyd
SUNDAY 14th, 10 am: Men’s D v Cholsey
SATURDAY 20th, 1 pm: Ladies A v Shiplake
SATURDAY 27th, 1 pm: Mixed A v Oxford Sports; Ladies D v Ladies C
SUNDAY 28th, 4 pm: Men’s National League v Cholsey [4 courts from 3.30 till approx. 5.30]
