LAUNCESTON Tennis Club had an eventful 2025 which has been well-documented, the coaching and competition programme saw good participation and progress throughout the year.

Launceston Tennis Club offers coaching on a Friday afternoon/evening to players just starting or aged 11 and under.

Weekday evenings coaching is offered to junior players aged 19 and under and adults - this includes doubles coaching for players representing the club in the summer and winter leagues in the Cornwall county leagues.

I am also head coach to St Joseph’s School in Launceston and I am very fortunate to have two excellent venues that see the value in good physical and mental health and the sport of tennis.

St Joseph’s School have their own junior and senior school championship every year as well as the Launceston Cup that senior players compete for on a termly basis.

Two of my personal favourite competitions that involve my venues are Clash of the Clubs which myself and Rachael Stacey established in 2012 and has been nominated for an award by the Lawn Tennis Association.

Launceston Tennis Club, Clash of the Clubs.
Some of the youngsters at the Clash of the Clubs in Launceston. (Launceston Tennis Club.)

Clash of the Clubs is a tournament for minis and juniors that is held between players from local clubs Launceston, Wadebridge and Bude.

As well as it being a tournament for individuals, we introduced a team element to it with a leaderboard offering a point for attendance, a point for each match played and a point for each match won. The club with the most points are crowned the Clash of the Clubs champions.

Launceston tennis Club, clash of the clubs.
Encouraging the next generation is always key. (Launceston Tennis Club)

This is played every half term and in 2026 I am looking at introducing adults and inviting another club.

Another favourite is The Road to Wimbledon, a tournament that starts in all good UK clubs and is for players in the categories 14 and Under Singles, 18 and Under Doubles and 18 and Over Doubles. The club winners progress to the county finals and then the county winners get to sample the national finals at the iconic Wimbledon in London.

Launceston Tennis Club had two 18 and under junior girls that made it to Wimbledon in 2025 – Mary Shanks and Emily Strawbridge.

I am very excited about 2026 and if you are not already playing tennis and would like to or would like to enquire about the coaching, email [email protected] or contact any of the clubs individually.