Student tennis

Students are able to represent Exeter University in the British University and Colleges (BUCS) leagues and Exeter and District league.

We also offer internal competition, tournaments, coaching, coach education and qualifications.

The Athletic Union tennis club has around 450 members, including performance team players and social members. Membership costs £65 a year and includes free court time, coaching sessions, fitness and socials.

For more information on student high performance tennis please see the High Performance Programme pages.

For student tennis prices please see out about Exeter Tennis Centre page.

Students are able to join any of our adult coaching sessions or pay and play sessions.

Student tournaments and competitions

We offer regular competition for all students. So even if you are not a team player there are plenty of opportunities to have a good match.

Intramural tennis

Student teams of four to eight players compete on a Saturday evening between 16:00 and 20:00.

Teams provide four players each week who compete in two 20 minute timed matches.

The winning team recieves three points. You get one point for a draw.

At the end of each term the top teams are promoted to division one and bottom teams are relegated to division two.

Tournaments

We run several big tournaments for students suitable for those looking for ratings matches and good competition. 

We have hosted a BUCS challenge event. The Exeter Senior Tennis Week is our Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) grade four sanctioned event, held annually in June. Entries are now open for Exeter Senior Week and can be made online at the LTA website [external link].

Box leagues

During terms one and two a box league for student tennis operates. This gives people the change to play regular singles matches to improve their tennis and ratings. This year the singles box league winner went on to represent the men’s third team through his good performance and dedication.

Athletic Union tennis club court hours