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 £3.70 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 £20.95.
1 to 1 coaching is available through our club pro, please call 01452 413214 for more information.
Tennis
Tennis Program 2012
Riverside Sports & Leisure Club have developed a new and exciting tennis program for all ages and standards.
A new adult program starts Monday 2nd April, with the Junior program starting Monday 16th April 2012.
Tennis only memberships now available from reception for the great price of Adults £50.00 for the year and Juniors £10.00 for the year. These rates are only for a limited time, so hurray and sign up now.
With 4 floodlit courts, the only club with purpose built floodlit tennis courts in Gloucester, tennis has been associated with Riverside Sports & Leisure Club for some time. Riverside Sports & Leisure Club has both Men's and Ladies teams who compete in the Gloucestershire Doubles Leagues.
Memberships -
Use of the courts, and attendance at free club night sessions, is included in a Riverside membership. If you know of someone interested in playing tennis at Riverside, we have 12 month memberships at these fantastic rates;
Adult Membership for 12 Months - Only £50.00!* Includes free court bookings up to 7 days in advance, free attendance to club nights and social mornings, and discounted floodlit courts and coaching rates.
Junior Membership (under 16) for 12 Months - Only £10.00!* Includes free court bookings up to 7 days in advance, free attendance at club night and discounted coaching rates.
To become either an adult or junior member, please see reception.
*These rates are only on offer for a limited time! Hurry and join up today!
Teams -
For the 2012/13 season there will be two men's teams and one ladies team playing doubles matches on midweek evenings. If you are interested in playing team tennis, please let us know via admin@riversidesports.co.uk and we will pass your details on to the team captains.
JUNIOR PROGRAM TIME MEMBERS NONMEMBERS
MONDAY
Tots Tennis - 2yrs-5yrs (red grade 1) 2.00pm – 2.30pm £48.00 £60.00
Red Squad (red grade 1-3) 5.00pm-6.00pm £60.00 £72.00
TUESDAY
Orange Squad (orange grade 1&2) 5.00pm-6.15pm £90.00 £102.00
Yellow Squad (yellow grade 2+) 5.00pm-6.15pm £90.00 £102.00
THURSDAY
Tots Tennis 2-5yrs (red grade 1) 2.00pm-2.30pm £48.00 £60.00
FRIDAY
Tots Tennis - 2yrs-5yrs (red grade 1) 2.00pm – 2.30pm £48.00 £60.00
Performance Squad (yellow grade 3+) 5.15pm- 6.30pm £90.00 £102.00
Junior Club Night 6.30pm – 8.00pm FOC N/A
SATURDAY
Performance Squad (yellow grade 3+) 9.30am – 10.45am £90.00 £102.00
Orange Squad (orange grade 1&2) 10.45am -12.00pm £90.00 £102.00
Yellow Squad (yellow grade 2+) 10.45am -12.00pm £90.00 £102.00
Red Squad (red grades 1-3) 12.00pm – 1.00pm £60.00 £72.00
Tots Tennis - 2yrs-5yrs (red grade 1) 1.00pm – 1.30pm £48.00 £60.00
LTA Mini Tennis Tournaments 1.00pm – 4.30pm £6.00-8.00 £6.00-8.00
SUNDAY
Tots Tennis - 2yrs-5yrs (red grade 1) 12.30pm – 1.00pm £48.00 £60.00
LTA Grade 5 & 6 Matchplays (7.1 – 10.2 ratings) 1.30pm – 5.00pm £12.00 £13.00
The junior program runs typically with school term times (usually 12 week terms). Terms are payable in advance with booking, with the exception of club nights and tournaments, which are booked and paid for each session. Term dates: Monday 16th April – Sunday 15th July 2012 (½ Term break w/c Monday 4th June 2012).
ADULT PROGRAM TIME MEMBERS NONMEMBERS
MONDAY
Adult Club Night for Beg-Imp 6.00pm-8.00pm FOC N/A
Adult Drills Class 8.00pm - 9.00pm £5.00 £7.00
TUESDAY
Adults Organised Doubles 10.00am – 11.30am £4.50 £6.50
WEDNESDAY
Adults Beginners Course 10 week 10.00pm - 11.00am £50.00 £70.00
Adults Improvers Course 10 week 11.00pm - 12.00pm £50.00 £70.00
THURSDAY
Adult Pay and Play 9.30am-11.30am £7.50 £9.50
Adult Club Night for Advance & Team 6.15pm – 8.15pm FOC N/A
SUNDAY
Social Tennis Morning 9.30am - 11.30am FOC N/A
Adults Beginners Course 10 week 5.00pm - 6.00pm £50.00 £70.00
Adult Improvers Course 10 week 6.00pm-7.00pm £50.00 £70.00
The adult program starts Monday 2nd April 2012 and runs weekly, with the exception of 10 week courses. These courses run with sufficient numbers. Sessions are booked and paid per session, with the exception of 10 week courses which are paid for in advance.
Individual Coaching -
For those interested in private individual coaching, please contact our head tennis coach, Ioan Evans, at ioanevans_riverside@hotmail.co.uk or telephone 07870620488, or tennis coach Ben Griffiths at ben928@hotmail.co.uk or telephone 07594209138.
Court Fees- (Per court per hour)
Adult Member - Peak Free Off Peak Free
Adult Non member – Peak £8 Off Peak £6
Junior Member – Peak Free (but not after 6pm Mon-Fri) Off Peak Free
Junior Non member – Peak £8 Off Peak £4
Floodlights- (Per court per hour)
Floodlit tennis is a feature that Riverside Sports & Leisure Club is proud of. The floodlights are available on 4 courts and payment is required prior to the lights being made available via reception.
Adult/Junior Members Fee £6.00
Adult/Junior Non members Fee £16.00.
To book a tennis court, please call Riverside Sports & Leisure Club on 01452 413214. Members can pre book courts up to 7 days in advance, from 10am, Non members can only book courts on the day.
