Welcome to the University of Plymouth Tennis Club (UPTC)
The University of Plymouth Tennis Club welcomes players of all abilities, whether you are a first time player with no previous experience or a player with plenty of match experience. UPTC offers a tremendous amount of opportunities for all our members, so be sure to join one of the most exciting, family-like clubs on campus!
Our typical UPTC schedule is as follows:
- Monday: 1st Team Training
- Tuesday: 2nd Team Training
- Wednesday: Social Play (12:00-16:00) + Social
- Thursday: Padel Tennis (Evening)
- Friday: Possible Social
- Saturday: 1st Team Training
- Sunday: Social Play (12:00-16:00)
Social Play
Social play is open to all members of any ability, doesn't matter if you've never picked up a racket or been playing for years. There will always be someone at social play that can help you improve and develop your game. If you don't own a racket someone will always be on hand to lend you one. These sessions are a perfect opportunity for new members to socialise and get to know other members within the club!
If you wish to, members of social play also have opportunities to compete against one another in organised tournaments as well as friendly matches, which can help you develop your skills and leads to a nice, social day!
Padel Tennis
Every Thursday, from 6-8pm, we hold Padel Tennis sessions up at Marjon's sports centre! Padel is a new and upcoming sport that is super sociable and enjoyed by everyone – even if your brand new to it! We usually have some people offering lifts, or will have a committee member leading a group up on the bus.
We are also excited to announce we have opportunities to be picked to play competitive padel, whether that be the yearly varsity against Marjon, or inter-university fixtures which is new for this year! If you have any questions about how to get involved, don't hesitate to give us a message on our Instagram page @uptc_
Teams
UPTC has both men’s and ladies first teams that compete in BUCS (British Universities & Colleges Sport). Both the 1st teams train together on Mondays and Saturdays and have previously done well in all their leagues. We also have opportunities for teams to compete to local leagues, as well as team trips away to compete at high standards and fun away days.
Themed Socials
Usually on a Wednesday night, we have a themed social, where we dress up in wacky and fun outfits and bar hop our way around town! Its a great way to meet new people and socialise as a group! Our social secs have always got a fun-filled (sometimes chaotic) night out planned and make sure everyone is involved whether they are freshies or oldies!
We also host a variety of non-night out related social events throughout the year such as bowling nights, curry nights, match days, quiz nights and much more!
Other events
We also run other special events throughout the year where every club member is more than welcome to participate, such as:
- Volunteering and charity events
- Padel tennis sessions
- Charity events and challenges
- Our Christmas dinner and annual UPTC awards
- Alumni weekend
- Finals day (Summer BBQ with friendly matches played amongst members)
- Summer ball
- Wimbledon trip
- Local camping trip
The membership fee is £55, which gives you access to: 2 social play days and 1 padel tennis session every week, training sessions for those who make the teams, as well as priceless experiences!
If you have any queries or questions, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our committee on our Facebook or Instagram pages.
Kit
This year we are excited to share with you our new Kit collection provided by Fitness for Sport and our team Kit.
Leisure and Social: https://www.fitnessforsport.co.uk/online-sports-shop-plymouth/UP-Tennis-c138353503
Team Kit: Coming soon.
Committee 2023/24:
- Chair: Sally Lewin
- Vice-Chair: Ross Barton
- Treasurer: Damian Harvey
- Equipment and Safety Sec: Elize Thomas
- 1st Team Captain (M): Joel Morris
- 1st Team Captain (F): Emily Pardy
- 2nd Team Captain (M) : Joel Williams
- 2nd Team Captain (F): Sacha Trofimov
- Social Sec: Marina Gilks
- Social Sec: Brooke Daunton
- Events and Fundraising Sec: Xavianne Howman
- Tournament Sec/LTA Ambassador: Charlotte Cross
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Sec: Eamonn Maher
- Padel Tennis Sec: Izzie Rowan
Follow us on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/CuQV85D1yD9sBsjq/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uptc_
TikTok: @uptc.plym