UEA Tennis is a friendly, mixed-gender club welcoming all abilities from beginners to advanced players. The club has many competitive teams, with 4 Men's teams and 1 Women's team competing in BUCS, 2 Mixed Doubles teams competing in the Norfolk Regional League (local league), and 1 summer league team competing in the Norwich City League. These all play competitively regularly against other clubs and universities. Our experienced captains deliver coaching at all of our training sessions and there is also the opportunity for members to gain their own experience in coaching.
Social Sessions (Sundays 14:00-16:00 at the Sportspark):
- For those with little experience playing tennis or just want to play for fun!
- Racquets, balls and coaching provided
- Standard membership required.
Development Squad Training (Thursdays 17:30-19:30 and Saturdays 13:00-15:00 at the Sportspark):
- Aimed at those who want to develop their skills and improve their game under the guidance of a coach!
- Racquets, balls and coaching provided.
- Standard membership required.
Academy Squad Training (Saturdays 15:00-17:00 at the Sportspark):
- Aimed at those who want to push towards getting into our BUCS teams, and who want to play competitively with other skilled players.
- Will need to bring your own racquet.
- Standard membership plus £20 Academy add-on required.
BUCS Men's and Women's Team Training (Mondays 18:30-20:30 at the Sportspark, Sundays 16:00-18:00 at Easton Tennis Centre)
- Twice weekly training aimed at our more experienced and competitive players.
- BUCS is perfect for those looking to compete against other universities in the BUCS league at a high level.
- Standard membership plus £40 BUCS add-on required.
Competitive Play
- BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) matches are every Wednesday against other universities in our league.
- Norfolk Mixed Doubles regional League (Sunday League) allows competitive play every Sunday against other regional clubs.
- Norwich City League men's and women's doubles league against local teams that runs from May to August.
- Once a year there is a university-wide Sports Competition against Essex University called Derby Day where we play our Women's and Men's teams.
- We also offer regular club tournaments throughout the year, such as Club Champs, Box League, Charitable competitions, Davis Cup and many more!
Socials & Events
We have an extremely packed social calendar throughout the year ranging from themed nights out, weekly Sports nights, sober socials, quiz nights, mixed tournaments, Winter/Summer Balls, tour in Croatia and more!
Membership Prices:
- Social/Development Squad Member: £40 for the year (standard membership)
- Academy Squad Member: £60 for the year (standard membership plus £20 Academy add-on)
- BUCS Squad Member: £80 for the year (standard membership plus £40 BUCS add-on)
If you are interested in playing tennis at university make sure you like the official UEA Tennis page to see updates on team trials, fun social sessions and tennis nights out!
Social Media:
Check out our regularly updated social media to see what we're up to!
- Instagram: @ueatennis
- Twitter: @ueatennis
- Facebook: UEA Tennis
- TikTok: @ueatennis
Any questions just ask,
Tennis love x
Your committee for 2024/25:
- President: Ed Ingles
- Vice-President: Adam Clewes
- Treasurer: Jamie Edwards
- Social Secs: Ruby Pummell and Alex Porter
- Publicity Sec: Ruby Pummell
- Health & Safety: Robin Basu
- Welfare Officer: Holly Pilch
- Fundraising & Sponsorship:
- 1st Team BUCS Men's Captain: Sota Katano
- 2nd Team BUCS Men's Captain: Chris Cooper
- 3rd Team BUCS Men's Captain:
- 4th Team BUCS Men's Captain:
- Local League A Team Captain: Naoki Shibukawa
- Local League B Team Captain: Harish Ravindran
- Women's BUCS Captain: Lily Abbiss
- Equality & Diversity:
- Union Council Rep: Hannah Daniel
- First Year Rep:
- Non-BUCS Representative:
The Real Cost of Sport
The 'Real Cost of Sport' initiative, a project reviewed and rebranded by the Students' Union in partnership with uea+sport, aims to provide prospective members with a comprehensive overview of the potential costs of joining their chosen sports club. This year, I have worked closely with the clubs to ensure these tables are as accurate and up-to-date as possible.
This guide is intended to serve as a general reference. The compulsory cost includes the uea+sport membership fee of £55, which is a one-time payment that covers membership across all clubs.
When considering additional expenses, it is important to note that some clubs may not have any extra costs, while others might incur additional fees. These costs often depend on the level of competitiveness within the sport; recreational or social participation is generally less expensive. Additionally, some equipment, such as shoes or gum shields, may be used across multiple sports, potentially reducing overall expenses.
For any specific questions or further information about a particular club, please contact the club directly or contact us at union.opportunities@uea.ac.uk for more details about the project.
All the best,
Olivia Hunt
Your Activities & Opportunities Officer 24/25