Oxford University Tennis Club

The Oxford University Tennis Club is the home of "Real Tennis". This is the original "royal" tennis (think Real as in Real Madrid, meaning 'regal') played in an indoor court with sloping surfaces, galleries, and other unusual features.

The club is a friendly place, open to all, not just to members of the University. There is play at all levels with junior, student and senior members playing all year round, overseen by two full-time professionals. Membership is simple - just phone or call in and talk to the pros.

If you'd like to know more about the sport, you're welcome to come along to the club and watch a game. Or you can find an introduction to the "king of racquet sports" and its rules under About Real Tennis.

The court is extremely popular especially during term, and it will help avoid disappointment if you book ahead. New players, though, should not be put off, as the pros will always try to make time for you.

The court is open daily from 8am till 10.30pm and can be booked up to three weeks in advance using our BOOKING SYSTEM (members only). Alternatively, you can phone Andrew or Craig on (01865) 244212 to find out about any spare slots or e-mail them at: real-tennis.club@studentclubs.ox.ac.uk

This time of year is exceptionally busy and we ask you to respect the following rules for booking courts:

On a Monday, you may only book one court for the week that has just become available for booking.
On the Tuesday, you may book one further court and may add yourself to someone elses booking if appropriate.
If you are unable to get on court, you may make an advanced booking, i.e. in the diary, ahead of the online sheets. You may only hold one of these at any given time.


Looking down the court from the service end.	Looking back from the receiving end.