Adult Tennis
We have an extensive adult coaching programme for all levels available at Rathgar Tennis Club organised by our coach Kieran Galvin, with the support of the adult tennis committee and club members.
There are a range of opportunities to play with an extensive calendar of social, competitive and coaching events throughout the year.
Adult Coaching
Adult coaching plays a very important role in the club’s activities with regular coaching and ‘meet and play’ events organized each week.
Kieran Galvin, our Adult Coach is a fully accredited and highly experienced coach and runs our extensive Adult Tennis programme.
From exclusive ‘play before you pay’ one-on-one sessions for (those considering joining), to bespoke induction programmes for new members, Rusty Rackets, Social Thursdays, League Coaching, Get Fit classes, group and private coaching and everything in between, Kieran is the man to know!
To find out more, visit our Coaching page or contact Kieran on 086 210 0440.
Competitive Tennis
Each year Rathgar Tennis Club takes part in the annual Dublin Lawn Tennis Council (DLTC) series of competitive, inter-club tournaments. Teams are entered across a range of levels and all members are encouraged to represent the club at the level that suits best.
Over the years, we have brought home silverware in the annual DLTC Floodlit, Senior, Winter and Summer league competitions across all categories. Alongside the competitive element, the inter-club competitions give us the opportunity to visit other clubs across Dublin, socialise and keep us ‘match fit’!
Competitive tennis events held during the year include the President’s Prize, Spring and Autumn Team Doubles events, Singles and Doubles Box Leagues and Ladders, Ladies Charity League and inter-club Team Doubles events with the highlight each year, being the annual Rathgar Tennis Club Championships.
Social Tennis
There are a range of social events held each week aimed at the social player.
Monday – Friday members can avail of some of the following:
- Tennis Footwork and Fitness sessions
- Stroke Fundamentals
- Ladies Morning Tennis with Sheila
- Tennis for Parents
- Hit Fit Tennis
- Timed Tennis Singles
- Doubles Competition Night
- Tennis Flexibility
- New Members Social Evenings
- and much more..
Club Championships
The Club hosts the Annual Club Championships in September.
Members compete at their level over the course of a few weeks in their choice of Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles events. The Championships provide a great opportunity to pit your wits against follow club members.
Final’s Night is the highlight of our social calendar. The BBQ comes out, the music plays and on-court rivalries are put to one side in place of an evening of laughter, great food and fun (and a few prizes along the way!)
Adult Events Calendar
| MARCH | |||
| APRIL | |||
| May / June | DLTC Summer League 5th May – 24th June | June 29th DNG Doubles Event | |
| June – July | Brendan Glacken Cup | ||
| July – August | DLTC Mixed League 7th July – 18th August | August 25th President’s Cup | |
| September | 10th – 22nd Club Championships | ||
| September – October | DLTC Senior League 3rd Sept. – 22nd Oct. | Charity League | |
| September – November | DLTC Floodlight League 25th Sept. – 28th Nov. | ||
| November | 6th – 29th RTC Team Doubles Event | 29th Christmas Party |
