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🏓 The Court is Calling: The Pickleball Buzz!

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Our recent sessions have been nothing short of electric. Our New Head Coach, Alex, says it best: “The best part of every session isn’t just the game—it’s the reaction from everyone involved.”

From massive smiles and high-fives at the kitchen line to that perfect blend of friendly competition and pure joy, the atmosphere is 100% positive. Whether it’s a cross-court dink that lands just right or a hilarious rally that leaves everyone breathless, the energy you bring makes every point count.

A Warm Welcome to Our Guests
A huge shoutout to the non-members who have been joining us lately! We love seeing new faces bringing fresh energy to the courts. You’ve jumped right in, learned the ropes, and become part of our community in record time. Seeing players from all walks of life connect over a plastic ball and a paddle is exactly why we do this.

To everyone who has made these sessions so vibrant—thank you. Your enthusiasm is what makes this club feel like home.

🗓️ Important Update: 2026 Pricing

Please note that our session prices will increase starting 01 April 2026. Payment is via Cash only.

How to Book:

Book Online: Use our [Online Booking Form] to secure your spot.

Message Alex: Drop a note in the official WhatsApp group.

New Head Coach

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Meet… Alex Barrow

We are thrilled to announce that Alex will be taking on the role of Head Coach at Wythall Tennis Club. Alex is a Level 3 coach with 8 years plus of experience in the field. Together with Les, they will elevate our Junior and Adult coaching programmes to new heights.

WTC Head Coach: Alex Barrow – Level 3:

I have been apart of tennis since I was 10 years old after moving from the Czech Republic and wanting to find a new sport.

Tennis quickly became my main sport for the friends that I made and the challenge of getting better.

Now I have been coaching for over 8 years, I find true passion in teaching beginners and intermediate players to the best of my ability.

Favourite Stroke: Serve

Favourite Player: Roger Federer

Favourite Food: Pizza

I’m really excited to bring my full passion and energy into growing both the adult and junior coaching at Wythall Tennis Club.

 PickleBall is at Wythall 

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Our sessions are filling up fast so don’t miss out on PickleBall. All your equipment will be provided, and a pickleball coach will be on hand. Please book using the link below. We are offering afternoon and evening sessions, each lasting 1 Hour. The cost per session is only £5 (cash only).

Dates: 

  • Friday 27th February 2026
  • Friday 6th March 2026
  • Friday 13th March 2026
  • Friday 20th March 2026
  • Friday 27th March 2026

Times:

  • Afternoon (1-2PM)
  • Evening (7-8PM)

🔥 Spots are filling fast – book yours now 🔥

🔥 Email Alex: velocitywithalex@gmail.com or call: 07471085762 🔥

🔥 Book online: https://wythalltennisclub.co.uk/pickle-ball-booking/  🔥

In pickleball, beginners are just pros in training. Come and see what it’s all about. 

Newsletter and Membership Form 2026

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Whether you are a full member, a junior or someone who plays occasionally, this is the club for you. Our aim is to encourage people of all ages and levels of experience to have the opportunity to enjoy their tennis. An exciting addition will be PickleBall Community Pay and Play Sessions on a Friday at 1pm and at 7pm. These will be run by our new PickleBall Coach, Alex Barrow. Further initiatives will be announced in the Spring.

Your committee for 2026 has a few changes. After 10yrs Andrew Moreton is standing down as Welfare Officer. I want to express my gratitude to Andrew for his outstanding service to the club. The role is essentially a link between club members and the LTA Safeguarding Team. It really is not a very onerous role, and in those ten years Andy held the role there not a single safeguarding concern raised. Which is testament to the coaching staff and committee at Wythall. If you are interested in the role and have any questions, please contact me and I will do my best to answer them.

We welcome Emma Swan, who has joined the committee. Emma already has ideas in developing the club in 2026. One major challenge for 2026 is how we attract more members, adults and juniors alike. Alex Barrow along with Les Swaby, are keen to partner with our local schools and community. We don’t only attract children from these initiatives, but it is proven parents either want to try tennis or return to the sport. My target is having Club Nights and Sunday Afternoon Socials returning to the robust sessions we are used to enjoy.

To achieve this, we MUST increase our presence on social media. Engage with the community more. Alex Barrow along with Grace Turner will lead this imitative, with help from Sarah Pallett and Emma Swan. This year you can also renew your membership online via the link below and payments are via Bank Transfer.

LINK: https://wythalltennisclub.co.uk/membership/membership-form/

The committee have increased membership by 4.3% for 2026. It is the first increase since 2024. As usual, we request renewal payments BEFORE 1st March as this helps the volunteers who manage the process and keep records enormously. Anyone who does not arrange their renewal payment BEFORE 1st April will be charged an additional £10 for late payment after that. Please put your contact details onto the renewal form even if you think we already have them so that we can ensure our records are fully up to date. Thank you.

Finally, thank you to the Committee for all your work during the previous year and to others who have contributed in different ways. I wish you all good tennis and enjoyable games.

Kevin Turner, Club Chair

Adventure into PickleBall

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Currently we are offering Pickle Ball sessions as tasters. Our FREE sessions on 28th November 2025 were a great success. Thank you to everyone who attended. To follow this we have decided to provide more sessions.

Within these sessions all your equipment will be provided and a pickle ball coach will be on hand. If you would like to attend any of our sessions please book using the form below. We are offering afternoon and evening sessions, each lasting 1 Hour. The cost per session is only £5 (cash only).

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Lloyd and Julian Wimbledon Champions 2025

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This years Wimbledon featured Ex-Junior member Lloyd Glasspool. He played in the Men’s Doubles with partner Julian Cash. The pairing worked incredibly well within the championships this year making headline news as the first all British pairing to WIN the Men’s Doubles title at Wimbledon in the Open Era.

In the final the British pair were against Australia’s Rinky Hijikata and Netherland’s David Pel an unseeded pair. Lloyd and Julian were seeded 5th and defeated the unseeded pairing 6-2 7-6 in the final.

This WIN became historic as Lloyd and Julian became the first British pair to lift the Men’s Doubles trophy at Wimbledon since 1936! A massive congratluations to them both.

Our Chairman, Kevin Turner has recently been interviewed by The Redditch Standard about Lloyds Championship win. You can read the full article on their website: https://redditchstandard.co.uk/sport/tennis-wythall-tennis-club-chairman-hails-lloyd-glasspools-wimbledon-win-as-proud-moment/

After speaking to Kevin myself, I can say he is incredibly proud of Lloyd’s win and knew he had talent from a young age when he was a part of your junior coaching programs.

Open Day and Spa Day WINNER!

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We held an open day on Sunday 22nd June 2025 during the Wythall and Hollywood Fun Run. We hoped to raise awareness of our tennis club and attract new members. Thank you to everyone who attended our event and entered our Spa Day competition.

Our head coach, Les was on hand to provide all things tennis as well as a demonstration of VI (visually impaired) Tennis from Stewart Flisher (LTA coach, in wheelchair and visually impaired tennis) in support of ‘Sight Concern Worcestershire’.

This morning we have conducted the prize draw and a winner was picked at random. CONGRATULATIONS to Pete Williams, you are our WINNER. Hope you enjoy your relaxing Spa Day on behalf of WTC.

Lastly, we would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to our amazing volunteers for giving up their spare time in helping our tennis club. We appreciate your time and effort made. Also, to WCA for hosting such a brilliant Fun Run event for all to attend.

Charity Tournament 2025

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Our Charity American Tournament dated 13th April 2025 was a brilliant day. We raised a total of £95 for Wythall Animal Sanctuary. Thank you to all the members who took part and donated.

Wythall Animal Sanctuary are a registered, independent charity who have been looking after and rehoming animals for over 50 years. They are a non-destruct sanctuary, keeping animals for as long as is needed until they find their forever homes, or occasionally for the entirety of their lives. They rely solely on donations and are grateful to all of their supporters who regularly donate funds, goods and their time to help the cause.

Wythall Animal Sanctuary was founded by Dave and Kath Davies, a couple who devoted their lives to caring for animals in need. They moved to this Wythall site in 1963, when needing more room after rescuing a horse who was found to be pregnant. They then started taking in and helping more and more animals, and in 1968 they applied to become a charity. The Sanctuary has now been running for over 50 years and still works to the same values: “to shelter and help rehome as many animals as we can”.

Over the years there has been many different species come through their doors, though now they primarily focus on dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs, and they also have their 2 resident ponies.

You can donate to Wythall Animal Sanctuary on their website: https://www.wythallanimalsanctuary.org/wythall-donations

Our finalists for the Charity Tournament were James and Susan Vs Ethan and Jo. This was a close match and it’s lovely to see our intermediate/improved juniors taking part. The Winners were James and Susan (Score: 6-5). Congratulations 🎉