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Jesmond Dene Real Tennis Club is one of only 25 Real Tennis courts in the UK and 45 in the world. Built in 1894, the court is situated on Matthew Bank between Jesmond and South Gosforth and is only a few miles from the centre of Newcastle.
Real Tennis is one of the few sports where handicaps are used extensively and players of all abilities can participate equally with each other. In fact, in handicap tournaments it is the better players (or lower handicaps) who are under the most pressure.
If you would like to come and try the game you will be made very welcome. Club rackets are available to beginners and introductory lessons will be arranged.
Our members include players of all abilities, both sexes and all ages from the young and fast to the older and less sprightly. New members will have games and opponents organised for them so they will quickly meet other members.
Who should try Real Tennis
- Retired squash players find the game less strenuous, but equally satisfying and enjoy the tactical nature of matches.
- Cricketers and golfers should play in the winter to keep their eye in.
- Anyone with a desire to play a game competitively or for fun.
- Students - we are trying to persuade Newcastle University to start a Club. This is work in progress so any help would be appreciated.
- Children as young as 8 can play, although for some the racket is too heavy. Around 10-12 years-old would be the best age to start playing.
Click here to see some Real Tennis Videos. Thanks to Oratory School for this link
Click here for The laws of Real Tennis - It is helpful to get to grips with the rules in the early days.
Click here for a map of all Real Tennis courts in the UK - Thanks to Peter Gordon for his endeavours
