FOS|LTC Weekly News
This week’s newsletter opens with a big thank you to everyone who helped make Open Day so welcoming and successful and a warm welcome to all our new members who will now be keeping up with Club news right here. You will notice a slight delay in the padel financing announcement, but rest assured this is only administrative and definitely will not derail the project.
We are heading into a brilliant spell of weather, perfectly timed for next week’s LTA Grade 1 junior tournament, and there’s no better place to enjoy it than at the Club. Alongside the Grade 1 action, our own teams will also be putting on some fantastic tennis. Home matches start at 6.30pm, so do come down, enjoy the atmosphere, and support the players. You can check the fixtures board or the listings in this newsletter to see who’s playing next.
Work on the gym extension continues to progress, the Poolside Kitchen is open, and the pool should be buzzing with activity as the sunshine returns.
A reminder to all tennis players that courts must be booked before use. There are no exceptions, and this is especially important during the busy week ahead. And finally, if you are entering the Tennis Club Championships, please read the rules carefully before registering, or re‑read them if you have already signed up, to avoid any disappointment.
You’ll find full details on all of the above in the sections below.
Sports and Services!
FOSLTC Summer Open Day
A big thank you to everyone who helped make our Open Day such a success, from those who volunteered their time, to those who helped spread the word, and to all of you who came down on the day to support the Club. We are also delighted to extend a very warm welcome to the new members who joined our community as part of the event. We look forward to seeing you on the courts, on the lawn or generally around the Club.
Padel Update
Last week we shared the fantastic news that our padel application has been approved. We are keen to move quickly and have already begun meeting with the padel installers and the tennis/pickleball court specialists. We will update you as soon as vendor selection and installation timelines are confirmed.
On financing, we had hoped to issue the invitation to participate in the project investment this week, but we are just awaiting final sign‑off on the documents. To address any rumours, the padel courts are not being operated or financed by a private company. Our intention is to open the financing to as many members as possible through a loan note offering, which is based on a model successfully used by Frinton Links and many other clubs.
We will send the formal invitation and expression‑of‑interest form to all members as soon as everything is approved.
Gym Works
The container, which was kindly donated by SPL, that has been sitting in our car park, is finally on the move! Grover & Sons have now cut the openings in both the container and the gym wall, and it has been relocated to its new position. It will provide much‑needed storage for the gym and free up valuable space in the studio.
We appreciate members’ patience while this work has been underway, and a full deep clean will follow once everything is completed.
Court Padlocks
As mentioned a couple of weeks ago, we will be introducing combination padlocks on our hard and bubble courts. This has been implemented to prevent unauthorised use of the courts and to ensure that all courts are booked before being used. The new system comes into effect from Monday, 1st June. When you book a court, the access code will be included in your booking confirmation and will also be available from the office.
FOSLTC Club Championships 2026
Apologies for the early inclusion of the junior section in the Club Championships information, which was sent out in error. We will be holding separate Junior Club Championships, with Finals Day scheduled for Saturday, 5th September, so please save the date. Full details and the sign‑up link will be shared closer to the event.
A reminder that registration for the Club Championships closes at midday on Wednesday, 27th May. No late entries will be accepted. All players must be tennis or AAA members of the Club before registration closes and remain so for the duration of the tournament. For doubles events, each pair must have a confirmed partner, and both players must register separately. Entries without a partner’s name or without two completed registrations will be invalidated.
Please use the link below, or go to the tournaments page of our website, to submit your registration.
FOS|LTC Club Championships – Player Registration 2026 – Fill in form
Colchester and District 2026 League
Last Friday, our Men’s C team won 8-1 against Spring Lane!
On Monday, our Ladies C were away at Colchester Officer Club. It was very close, but unfortunately, a narrow loss at 5-4 to the Officers Club.
Tuesday, our Mixed B team were at Home to Spring Lane A. It is fair to say that they were comprehensibly beaten 9-0 by a strong Spring Lane team.
Tonight at the Club we have two fabulous matches! Men's A v David Lloyd Club A and Men's C v Lexden R&F
Next week we’ve got 3 matches:
Tuesday 26th May – Mixed D away to Lexden Hill B
Wednesday 27th May – Mixed A away to Dedham A
Thursday 28th May – Mixed C at home to Kirby A
Please do come down and support, the bar is open with food and drinks! Matches are due to start at 6.30 pm.
Grade 1 National Grass Court Championships Under 11’s
Saturday 23rd May – Thursday 28th May
From tomorrow, we will once again be hosting the LTA Grade 1 National Grass Court Championships Under 11’s. The tournament runs until the finals on Thursday, 28th May. We would love to see as many of you as possible down at the Club this week to watch some of the best juniors in the country competing. It’s a fantastic opportunity to see top‑level tennis on your doorstep, and the weather is looking perfect, so do come along, enjoy the atmosphere, and support the event.
Members, please ensure you are booking your courts to avoid disappointment! The Poolside Kitchen and pool for children’s swimming will be open week too! Please remember to book your slots HERE.
Frinton Triangle Tournament 2026
Thank you to those who have already signed up for this year's tournament! It kicks off at the club on Sunday, 28th June, with Tennis and Croquet. The sign-up sheet is on the tennis board. We then head to the cricket club on 5th July and golf on 26th July. Please sign up for any of the events, but remember, you can only represent one club!
A big thank you to this year’s sponsors: Stabilised Pavements Limited, Greensward Financial Planning & Anglian Vehicle Lining to bring this event together!
Ladies Grass Court Tournament | Tuesday 2nd June
After the success of our 2 Ladies Grass Court Tournaments last year, we’re excited to launch another one this year! Tuesday 2nd June, registration from 9.30 am. Players are welcome from any club. For more information, view HERE.
Sponsorship
A big THANK YOU to Sparlings Solicitors and Atlas Autos for renewing their Car Park sponsorship for the 2026 season! We thank you for your continued support and look forward to the 2026 season.
There are opportunities in numerous areas of our club, including the Car Park boards, Court 1 fence or our squash courts for new sponsors! If you are interested or know someone who might be, please contact rebecca@fosltc.com for more information.
Summer Thursday Night Social Tennis is Back
Our Thursday Night Social Tennis Sessions are back! Thank you to those who have been getting involved and coming down!
Join us every Thursday from 6.00pm to 7.30pm for an extra social session to add to your weekly hit. Whether you’re looking for some friendly competition, a great workout, or simply a fun evening at the club, this is the perfect way to enjoy more time on court.
Players of all standards are warmly welcome — the more the merrier for some fun social doubles, followed by a well-earned drink in the bar afterwards.
Full details can be found on Spond — even if you cannot sign up on Spond, we’d love to see you there.
Upcoming Events at the Club!
Saturday 23rd May – Pizza Night! More info HERE
Sunday 31st May – Sunday Lunch. More info HERE
Friday 19th June - Quiz Night! £2pp, teams of up to 6 people. The quiz starts at 7.30 pm. The winning team gets a £40 bar tab to celebrate! To book, speak to the office or book HERE
Saturday 25th July – Mamma Mia, Greek themed night. Tickets Selling FAST! More Info HERE
The Spanish Wine Tasting, which was due to be on 6th June, has been postponed and a new date will be announced soon!
The Board