Adult Tennis
We have an extensive adult coaching programme for all levels available at Rathgar Tennis Club organised by our coaches, 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.
From bespoke induction programmes for new members, Rusty Rackets, Social Thursdays, League Coaching, Get Fit classes, group and private coaching and everything in between, there is plenty on offer at Rathgar Tennis Club.
To find out more, visit our Coaching page
Sean Collins
Senior Adult Coach
Initially recruited to assist in the coaching of our junior programme in 2019, Sean was appointed as the new Senior Adult Coach in Rathgar on a 3-year contract in May 2024.
An excellent player in his own right, Sean has won numerous events in Ireland from the age of 10 including Irish Junior opens and National indoor Championships in Singles, Mens, and Mixed doubles in addition to representing Ireland internationally at junior level to age 18.
A committed first team player for Rathgar in Winter and Floodlit league competitions, Sean has already made an impact in providing comprehensive coaching to DLTC League, Charity, Intermediate and Beginners groups.
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 | Spring Mixed Doubles Tournament for Members | ||
| APRIL | |||
| May / June | DLTC Summer League 10th May – 29th June | ||
| June – July | Brendan Glacken Cup | ||
| July – August | DLTC Mixed League 5th July – 16th August | August 24th President’s Cup | |
| September | 6th – 21st Club Championships | ||
| September – October | DLTC Senior League 1st Sept. – 20th Oct. | Charity League | |
| September – November | DLTC Floodlight League 23rd Sept. – 26th Nov. | ||
| November | 4th – 28th RTC Team Doubles Event | 28th Christmas Party |
