Racquet Sports

Squash

With 3 courts, squash has always been associated with Riverside Sports & Leisure Club, and with teams in the premier division through to division 4 of the Gloucestershire winter and summer leagues, we are committed to providing some of the best courts in the county for our members.

We also have internal members leagues if you wish to challenge your friends, or see how you compare against team players. The squash scene is a competitive one, but also a friendly social one.

Members can book courts up to 7 days in advance, after 10am. Non-members are welcome to hire squash courts on the day at a fee of £3.50 per person per court. Court bookings can be made by calling the club on 01452 413214.

The club shop specialises in Prince and Karakal Squash rackets, with the latest rackets starting at £39.99. Squash

shoes, balls and racket grips are also on sale. Racket re-stringing is also available with details of prices at reception. Basic nylon stringing starts at £19.95.

1 to 1 coaching is available through our club pro, Tim Miller. Lessons can be booked by calling Tim direct on 07748 678225. Tim also coaches our juniors, with group lessons on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, and Saturday mornings.

Tennis

With 5 floodlit courts, tennis has also been associated with Riverside Sports & Leisure Club for some time. Riverside Sports & Leisure Club is also the home of Gloucester LTA, with men's and ladies teams in division 1 to division 3 in the Gloucestershire Summer and Winter leagues. Gloucester LTA also runs club nights on Monday and Thursday evenings from 6.00pm.

Members can book courts up to 7 days in advance, after 10am. Non-members are welcome to hire tennis courts on the day at a fee of £3.00 per person per court. Court bookings can be made by calling the club on 01452 413214.

Flood light use is charged with members benefiting from a discounted rate.

The club shop at reception has tennis balls and racket grips on sale.

Ioan Evans, Head Coach, runs a large junior section through his successful Tennis Plus Academy. From mini tennis and upwards, various tennis courses and activities take place all year round.

For more information on the junior tennis or Tennis Plus Academy, please contact Ioan direct on 07870 620488.