We are a small club in the village of Uplawmoor, 15 miles south west of Glasgow, with three outdoor red blaes courts and around 80 members. Our season typically runs from late April to mid-September.
The club is a friendly place to play tennis, and we are very keen to welcome new members of all ages and standards. Many of our members live in the village, but we also attract players from nearby towns and villages such as Neilston, Dunlop and Barrhead.
For a small club we run a good number of men's, women's, women’s vets and junior teams. See details on the 'Teams' page. Thursday nights are club nights, when all members are welcome, and Monday is the Match Practice night for team players.
If you want to join us, please get in contact!
The Club is holding an Extraordinary General Meeting in the Mure Hall at 7.0pm on Monday May 14.
This will be a very short meeting and on the agenda will be the approval of the AGM minutes from 2011 and adoption of the new club constitution.
The meeting coincides with match practise, so why not combine a little tennis with helping us achieve the quorum needed to get the items passed.
Uplawmoor Tennis Club will launch its new season with all the fun of the fair at a ‘come and try’ Family Open Day on Sunday May 13 when non-members will be assured of a very warm welcome.
The day’s activities start at 1.0pm with a Mini Tennis taster session and tournament for the under 12’s.
Then there is a whole range of activities, including the chance to beat ‘Boris’ the ball machine, and a fastest serve competition, with the serve speeds measured help of a speed gun.
Later in the afternoon there will be an American Mixed Doubles tournament for seniors and associates, starting at 2.30pm.
There will also be face painting on offer, and the chance to sample Uplawmoor’s famous ‘Match Teas’.
Club President Murray Pollok said: “This is the first stage of a major recruitment drive which we hope will take the club to a new level.
”There will be membership discounts and free junior coaching vouchers on offer on the day.
“We are working with the Alan Martin, our local Active Schools Coordinator to put 500 flyers round local schools including Uplawmoor and those in Neilston and Dunlop to let everyone know about the Family Open Day.
“We think we have something for everyone and are looking forward to giving tennis in the area a real boost.”
Uplawmoor’s Tennis Courts are behind the Mure Hall in Tannoch Road. Anyone who wants to find out more about what the Tennis Club has to offer, and take part in some of the activities is welcome to simply turn up. Alternatively more details area available from the club secretary on 01505-850- 450.
Five of Uplawmoor Tennis Club’s Mini Tennis players took part in an Under-8 Charity Challenge Competition at Whitecraigs Tennis Club in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support on Sunday April 1.
Uplawmoor’s young stars were: Dylan McQuaker, Rob Pollok, Adam Pollok, Arran Branton and Cameron Black.
Coach Bessie McQuaker said: “This is the first real competition our mini tennis players have taken part in, and they did the club proud.
“They managed to win a few matches, and displayed great sportsmanship, whether they won or lost.
“I was really proud of them all. Their performances bode well for the future of the Club.”
The Tennis Club Christmas Dance is on Friday December 9, and we have decided to opt for something a wee bit different this year by booking Fiddlesticks one of Scotland’s top ceilidh bands to play for you.
The tickets are modestly prices at £20 each which includes a reception, a buffet meal, dancing the night away to Fiddlesticks, not to mention the chance to win great prizes in our annual raffle.
Please contact John or Buff Scott, Murray Pollok, or any other committee member if you want tickets. Regulars will get theirs from their usual sources.
And we promise the dance WILL go ahead this year come hell or high water!
