{"id":2,"date":"2015-09-16T12:38:47","date_gmt":"2015-09-16T11:38:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/finchleyltc\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2025-07-09T11:56:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T10:56:14","slug":"welcome-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/finchleyltc.org\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to Finchley Lawn Tennis Club"},"content":{"rendered":"

WELCOME<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Finchley Lawn Tennis Club (FLTC) is a small, friendly and family orientated tennis club tucked away in a leafy rural setting.\u00a0 FLTC caters for tennis players of all standards from beginners to advanced players, Juniors, Intermediates, Match Players and Senior Citizens.<\/p>\n

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FACILITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

The club has five artificial grass courts, all of which are floodlit.<\/p>\n

There is a licensed bar selling a selection of beers, lagers, wines and spirits as well as light snacks, all at very reasonable prices.<\/p>\n

WIFI, TV and music facilities are available in the clubhouse.<\/p>\n

Changing facilities with showers are located to the rear of the Club house.<\/p>\n

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JOINING<\/strong><\/p>\n

Unlike some clubs, there are NO joining fees.<\/p>\n

Once you have paid your subscription there are NO court fees, so you may play as much tennis as you wish from 08:00 to 22.00, 7 days a week.<\/p>\n

Courts are booked via an internet booking system.<\/p>\n

There are restrictions during \u2018Social Club Time\u2019 (See Below.) and during inter-club matches.<\/p>\n

Membership runs from 1st April to 31st March each year and there are no additional joining fees.<\/p>\n

Members are issued with a key (For which a deposit is paid. \u00a37.00) to the Clubhouse, from where they may obtain the court keys.<\/p>\n

Floodlights are \u00a32.00 per half hour.<\/p>\n

Members are allowed to bring guests to play for a maximum of three visits per season. After three visits in a season the Visitor will need to become member to play again. (\u00a35.00 per adult per session\/\u00a32.50 per junior per session)<\/p>\n

As FLTC is affiliated to the LTA, by joining the Club, you can also become a British Tennis Member (You will need to sign up on line.) at no additional cost. The benefits of British Tennis Membership include entry into the LTA ballot for Wimbledon tickets and eligibility for inter-club tournaments; you will need to affiliate as an FLTC member.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Social Play<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is when players mix together to play doubles. This is on Sunday mornings (08:00 till 14.00) for members of a suitable standard and an Intermediate and team players only<\/span> <\/strong>session on Wednesday evenings (18:00 till 22:00).<\/p>\n

At these times only doubles is played, one set and then partners are changed.<\/p>\n

Players must<\/u> <\/strong>be of a suitable standard to participate in Social Play on Sunday mornings.<\/p>\n

Should you prefer a more leisurely game you could always join our Wednesday morning session. (09.30-12.00)<\/p>\n

On Thursday evenings Roberto, one of the Club Coaches, is available to give beginner\u2019s tips and arrange beginner\u2019s social play at a reasonable group rate.<\/p>\n

Twice a year we hold our American Tournament sessions, these are rounds of four games before changing partners for the next round, points are one for each game won.<\/p>\n

The club also holds annual Club Championships, from May to September, open to all members.<\/p>\n

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SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n

We have a strong core of social members who are free to use the club facilities apart from tennis. The club has a busy social calendar ranging from informal Barbecues on a sunny Sunday afternoon to Quiz Nights, New Years Eve Parties, Club dinners, American Tournaments, Christmas festivities and many more. Keep an eye on the notice board and sign up for E-mails.<\/p>\n

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COACHING<\/strong><\/p>\n

Robert Domizi \u2013 <\/strong>07850 719079<\/strong><\/p>\n