Summer 2023 starts with advantages over summer 2022. The four synthetic grass surfaces are ready for play compared with last April when renewal was about to start. The four grass courts have been leveled since last September and should bed in with a truer bounce. Tennis membership is higher than ever with a growing interest in combining tennis with racketball. The first racketlon tournament, with tennis included, quickly achieved its full complement of entries. Saturday afternoon social tennis, followed by refreshments in the cafe/bar, is proving a year-round success – visitors welcome.
A development which took place on 1st January 2023 has been the full incorporation of the indoor courts into Manor Park Club. As a preparation, the indoor courts were closed during for a week in October for major maintenance work.
Rackets members have the benefit of improvements to the squash courts, with underfloor heating, a glass wall on Court 4 and more spectator space. These changes have been paid for by funds released after the closure of the Hornyold squash club. The success of a crowdfunding activity last summer has made possible the make over of the changing rooms.
