Hello!
Scorchio! The fine weather is back. Which means there’s only one place to be. Yep, The Frinton-on-Sea Lawn Tennis Club. We’ve got tournaments for you to play, social sessions to join in, comedy this Sunday evening with Pauline Eyre to enjoy, our Poolside Kitchen is OPEN, the pool is splashtastic and the Club is humming and buzzing with social activity! Visitors are welcome. And for Members, it’s discounts at the bar and amazing facilities on your doorstep. Enough of the sales pitch – here’s this week’s news!
Frinton Triangle Tournament
On Sunday, we headed to the Cricket Club for the second event in this year’s series. Despite the unpredictable weather and some rain on the day, play continued. And we WON!
A narrow victory over the Cricket Club secured our second win of the tournament. Huge thanks to everyone who played, and to Tom Philpot and David Binns for organising.
The final leg of the tournament will take place at Frinton Links Golf Club on Sunday, 20th July. If you’re around, keen to take part and know one end of a golf bat from the other… please do sign up! Spectators will be very welcome and as it’s the final – it should be a very fun day. This year’s trophy will be awarded, and raffle will be drawn.
Special thanks to Gerry Howe and all at SPL for once again sponsoring this fantastic event. There are also raffle tickets available to buy to raise money for Market Field College. It’s £3 a ticket or £10 for a book of 5 tickets! They’re available at the bar and will be drawn on Sunday 20th July. The top prize is Summer Getaway at Talbooth House and Spa for Two; Including overnight stay, glass of rose, three-course dinner and breakfast!!
Sponsorship | Progress
A huge thank you to all our 2025 sponsors! We’re incredibly grateful for your support and hope the recent improvements continue to benefit the Club as we grow and evolve.
Even the wildlife approves. We had a loveliness of ladybirds visiting the Club this week, both on and off the courts, showing some love for the sponsor signs!
We still have opportunities available for sponsorship at both Club and individual sport levels. If you or someone you know, or a business, might be interested in supporting the Club, please get in touch: rebecca@fosltc.com
Children’s Tennis | Junior Camps
The summer holidays are nearly here which means our Summer Tennis Camps are back! Activities will include skills and games and will cover basic agility, balance and coordination with the main priority to have FUN! Red/Orange/Green ball, 5-12yrs, for all abilities! For more information please click HERE
Frinton Juniors Star in Squash Junior Open
Frinton Junior Academy players Matthew Hamer and Ed Welham (pictured) delivered impressive performances at our Junior Squash Open, held at the Club on 5th July. The event followed a two-stage, one-day group format and featured strong competition from county-level junior players from Suffolk and Norfolk.
Matthew put in a spirited performance against Norfolk’s U13 county No.1, Theo Witt-Vermeulen. He came close to taking a game and was rewarded for his efforts with a bronze medal for third place.
Ed also impressed in his first England Squash event, winning the U11 category in fine style.
Prizes were kindly provided by Club Coach Chris Vine.
We hope this experience inspires both players to go even further — and who knows, maybe even represent Essex one day!
Ladies Doubles Grass Court Tournament | Tuesday 5th August
After the success of our first Ladies Tournament on 10th June, we’ll be hosting another! Players are welcome from any Club, for more information view HERE
Club Championships
We’re already had some of the first games played for this year’s Club Championships! Please do make sure you note the ‘play by’ dates, and if you need a hand contacting your opponent please enquire at the office. Please make a note in your diary for our Club Finals’ Day which will be held on Saturday 6th September.
Colchester & District | Update
This week we’ve had 3 home matches and 2 away matches.
Monday night our Men’s B team headed to the Colchester Officers’ Club. Unfortunately, they lost 9-0.
Wednesday, we had double home games with Men’s Frinton D vs Kirby A & Men’s Frinton A vs Lexden R&F Club A in action. Men’s D unfortunately lost 6-3 and our Frinton A team won 9-0!!
And tonight, our Mixed C team is away to David Lloyd and our Mixed Frinton D playing at home to Wivenhoe.
Please feel free to come down and support and watch our teams. Our bar will be open for drinks and snacks!
Next week we have 3 home games with:
Monday: Mixed Frinton B vs Dedham A
Tuesday: Mixed Frinton C vs Kirby A
Thursday Ladies Frinton A vs Wivenhoe A
To view our other matches and results head HERE
Wimbledon Whites | Tennis Tournament
There’s still time to sign up to our Wimbledon Whites tournament this Sunday 13th July, which starts at 12pm running until 3pm, sign up is available on the tennis board. The Wimbledon Final will be on the big screen in the Bar. Plus, we have Ex Line Judge turned Comedian, Pauline Eyre with her one person show ‘Anyone for Tennis’ from 6.30pm. Tickets are only £10pp! Book HERE!
ITF Masters | Results and Stats
Following the recent ITF Masters Tournament at the Club – we have received a super summary from Melvin Lee and the tournament organisers detailing the international nature of our visitors and the results for our Members;
Number of events played: 28 (2024: 27) (each age category is classed as an event; eg., Men Singles 30+ and Men Singles 35+ constitute two events). The age groups ranged from 30+ to 80+.
Total number of players (men and women combined): 177* (2024: 184)
Number of countries (22) and their nationals within the 177*: Belgium (2), Brazil (1), Bulgaria (1), Canada (1), Chile (1), Czech Rep (1), Estonia (2), France (3), Germany (6), Hong Kong (1), India (2), Ireland (2), Italy (1), Lithuania (1), Nigeria (1), Peru (1), Poland (2), Portugal (1), Spain (4), Switzerland (2), USA (3), Great Britain (138)
FOSLTC Members and the results achieved in their respective age categories
Marcus Eatherton Winner, main draw
George Moxon RU, main draw
Richard Williams Winner, bonus draw
Elliot Ball RU, bonus draw
Melvin Lee Participant
Sunday 13th July – Pauline Eyres Comedy Show, More info HERE
Friday 18th July – School’s Out Summer Party! Let’s celebrate the end of the school year with a late Poolside Kitchen opening until 8.30pm, live music, games, Pimm’s and our FOS lager will have special offers too! Fun for the whole family.
Friday 25th July – Wine Tasting Event – More info HERE
Sunday 3rd August – Frinton Summer Theatre Music Night with ‘Don’t Freak Out’ – more info HERE
Monday 4th August – Ronnie Buckingham Medium Night – Tickets on the door, from 7pm
Saturday 25th October – The Philomena Dwyer, literary lunch with Lisa Jewell – More info HERE. Tickets available in Caxton Books, 55 Connaught Avenue
Saturday 22nd November – Dinner with Ian Dale Book Event – SAVE THE DATE – tickets available from Caxton Books, 55 Connaught Avenue.
And that’s quite the lineup! Please do book tickets for the various events and come along to have a great time and support your Club. Continue to book your courts. And if you’re an AAA, Tennis or Life Member – don’t forget we have guest passes for you to use. Available from the office. Classes and activities remain busy so please do book ahead.
And may I draw your attention to the Wine Tasting event! We are gradually introducing a new range of wines to the bar. Perhaps you’d like to try some of them? We have an amazing, tutored wine tasting event along with a selection of Chef’s tasty (and substantial) canapés! Please book < here > and for one lucky wine, voted by you on the evening, will go on special offer for the following week at the Club. That’s all happening on Friday 25th July!
That’s about it. Have a splendid week.
James Max
Club Chairman
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