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Event Volunteering opportunities are now open for 2026

Event Volunteering opportunities are now open for 2026

Opportunities to support the 2026 grass court season are now open. Find out more below: The LTAs Event Programme comes to life over the summer with the grass-court season showcasing the best of British tennis. The 2025 season delivered unforgettable moments – from new...
Essex County Padel Championships 2026

Essex County Padel Championships 2026

Essex County Championships 2026  Essex Padel held its 2025 County Closed tournament this weekend hosted by Stratford Padel Club.  It was extremely well attended and enjoyed by all that competed.  Go to the Essex Padel Page for full report and...
Essex Tennis Christmas Closing

Essex Tennis Christmas Closing

Essex Tennis will close at 3pm today (23rd December) and re open at 10 am on Tuesday 6 January.  We would like to thank everyone who has supported us this year and wish you all a very merry Xmas and a Happy New Year.  See you in...
Visit to Essex by Sandi Procter, LTA President

Visit to Essex by Sandi Procter, LTA President

In November we had the huge privilege of welcoming Sandi Procter to a tour of some of our brilliant tennis and padel venues in Essex.  We made three visits,  the first being at a wonderful new padel venue being built by Beaulieu Padel, the second at Brentwood School,...

CLIVE RIPPON FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

Date:  Wednesday 3rd December Time:  10.30 a.m. Place:  Chelmsford Crematorium, Writtle Road, Chelmsford, CM1 3BL Afterwards at:  Pontlands Park, West Hanningfield Road Great Baddow, CM2 8HR No floral tributes please but donations If desired to the ITP Support...
Clive Rippon MBE

Clive Rippon MBE

It is with great sadness that we bring news of the death of Clive Rippon MBE. Clive served as a volunteer at Essex Tennis for over 50 years, acting with selfless devotion and insight. He was Honorary Secretary and Council member of Essex Tennis from 1974 to 2021 and...