FOS|LTC Weekly News
We are heading into an exciting couple of months at the Club as we get ready to host the ITF Masters, bringing a full week of top‑level tennis and plenty for members to enjoy. All the details are set out below.
This week also gave us a brilliant reminder of what being a community club truly means. Hosting students from Market Field College for a full day of activity brought great energy to the Club and showed exactly why opening our doors matters.
That same spirit continues with the Frinton Triangle Tournament, which begins this Sunday. As the host venue this weekend, it’s important to bring the town’s sports clubs together and something we hope members will come along to support.
To help everyone stay connected with what’s happening, our new Community WhatsApp group is now live. It’s a simple way to make sure no one misses key updates, especially during such a busy period.
Alongside all this, the Club Championships, league fixtures, junior camps, World Cup evenings, Wimbledon plans and Tennis Week in August are all covered in the updates below.
Sports and Services!
FOSLTC Club Championships 2026
There have been some superb matches this week, with a three-setter in 30 °C heat from Richard Williams and David Binns! All results can be viewed HERE.
And Players, the next deadline is Sunday, 12th July, get your matches booked in before it’s too late!
Colchester and District 2026 League
There’s been plenty of activity this week!
It started on Tuesday with the Mixed D as home to The Essex C. Unfortunately, we couldn’t quite make it, and the Essex won 8-1.
Mixed B were also away to Spring Lane A, and unfortunately, another loss for FOSLTC, 7-2.
The tide, however, turned on Wednesday with Men’s A away to Dedham A. FOSLTC took the win 9-0!
And last night, Mixed C were at home to Spring Lane B. The score was 6-3 to Spring Lane.
And Tonight, our Ladies A are away to Spring Lane A. Good Luck!
Next week, there are no home matches due to the ITF Masters Tournament.
Friday 3rd July – Ladies C are away to Kirby B for their last game of the season
Friday 3rd July – Men’s C are also away to Dedham B.
Market Fields College Sports Taster Day!
We were delighted to host 15 students from Market Field College last week, giving them the chance to experience squash, tennis and pickleball across a full and energetic day. Their enthusiasm was infectious with a brilliant mix of fun, curiosity and a little healthy competition. The feedback from the school was fantastic.
It was also a genuine pleasure to welcome such polite, well‑mannered young people to the Club; they were a credit to their college and contributed enormously to the positive atmosphere of the day. This was exactly the kind of activity that puts the community into our Club. As a Community Amateur Sports Club, we are open to everyone, and days like this show what that really means in practice.
A huge thank you to Alan and Gavin, Jon and Chris, and Charlie for volunteering their time and expertise to create an experience we hope the students will remember for a long time. The day simply wouldn’t have been the success it was without Rebecca’s superb organisation and the excellent buffet provided by Liam, At Your Place Catering.
Dogs at the Club
While we love seeing your furry four-legged companions, we'd like to remind everyone that dogs are only permitted in the outdoor areas of the clubhouse. Dogs are not allowed inside the clubhouse unless they are registered as guidance or assistance dogs.
ITF Masters Tournament – Monday 29th June – Saturday 4th July
Next week, we welcome back over 170 competitors for the ITF Masters Tournament. There will also be home representation from Colin Minter, Mel Lee & Bruce Freeman. There’ll be plenty of action from both singles, doubles and mixed doubles. Play will aim to start from 10am each day. The poolside kitchen will be open each day from 12noon – 6pm. Good Luck to all competitors!
PLUS! Pizza will be back on Thursday evening! More details HERE
Frinton Triangle Tournament 2026
Thankyou to all players who have signed up, ready for this Sunday! We welcome any spectators, so please do pop down from 2 pm to watch and enjoy this fabulous tournament.
We will then head to the cricket club next Sunday, 5th July. We’re still on the lookout for a couple more players, please email tennis@fosltc.com or pop your name down on the board.
We’re then heading to Frinton Link on 26th July for the finale.
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!
Lifehouse Spa & Hotel Partnership
As part of our commitment to continually enhancing the value of your membership, we are delighted to announce a new partnership with Lifehouse Spa & Hotel.
Working with the Lifehouse team, we have secured a range of exclusive benefits that are now available to all Frinton-on-Sea Lawn Tennis Club members as part of your existing membership.
This will launch on Wednesday, 1st July, and members will receive communication of this soon!
FIFA World Cup 2026
As the group stages are coming to an end, matches are spicing up!
England are back in action tomorrow evening at 10 pm against Denmark. Do pop down and take advantage of our Games Night Special Offers!
FOS Lager pint £2.50; Camden Pale Ale Pint £3.50; 175ml Pinot, Rose or Shiraz £3.30!
FOSLTC Community Whatsapp
We are currently trialling a new Community WhatsApp group to help ensure members receive important updates when it matters most. You can join the group using the following link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CqYmGib6okJCdKgRTCBXs6. While we already use a range of communication channels, we recognise that some members may still miss key information about what’s happening at the club. This group is intended to help bridge that gap.
Upcoming Events at the Club!
Wimbledon
Not long to go now until the peak of the Grass court season with Wimbledon! The competition kicks off on Monday, 29th June, and the stakes are high for any player! There’s some fabulous representation from British players, and good luck to all! We will be showing as many games as we can, including both finals.
The ladies' final will be on Saturday, 11th July, from 4pm. There’ll be Pimm’s specials and strawberries and cream on offer.
Then we turn to the finale with the Men’s Final on Sunday, 12th July from 4pm. There will be the annual Wimbledon whites tournament, with more details on how to enter soon. But we’ll also have Pimms and food available!
Tennis Week
We’re super excited to announce that this year we’ll be holding our first annual Tennis Week.
We’ve got a super-packed 4 days planned from Thursday, 5th August – Sunday, 9th August.
We’re in the process of finalising the details ready for launch, so keep your eyes peeled!
Thursday 2nd July – Pizza Night! More info HERE
Saturday 25th July – Mamma Mia, Greek themed night…FULLY BOOKED!
The Board