The Stamford Rock Tennis Club was founded as a grass court club in 1916 on private property leased at a nominal fee from the landowner. This agreement ended in 2000 when the owner required the land for building purposes and the Club relocated to the Town Council grass courts at The Recreation Ground Road, Stamford, where it leases grass courts during the summer season. 

Good grass courts are rare in these days of all weather hard courts, and our members enjoy this very special surface that is kind to the feet and provides a good bounce ideal for lawn tennis. This type of playing surface, and the intimate numbers of a small club, provide an excellent social atmosphere where everyone knows and plays with each other. 

The local authority maintains three excellent courts and the club hires them for a minimum of three occasions a week on Tuesday afternoons, Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons. Additional bookings are made for matches as arranged and on special occasions.

View of courts in winter

Membership is open to all over sixteen and prospective members should contact the club secretary on 01780 755082, or the chairman on 01780 764865. Coaching is not available at this time.  Two Open Days, on the first two Saturday afternoons in May from 2pm, are opportunities for those interested in joining to attend, play and see what is on offer. The club is affiliated to Lincolnshire Lawn Tennis Association and benefits from third party insurance and access to some Wimbledon tickets.

Play in progress at the 2007 tournament

The season runs from the last Saturday in April to the end of September and playing hours are, evenings from 6 until 8 pm and Saturdays from 2 until 5pm, with extensions arranged as necessary. 

Subscriptions are £35 full members, £15 for social membership and £3.00 for visitors. 

A number of special events happen during the year including the annual club tournament, a social afternoon to play tennis and enjoy a picnic meal, the end of season dinner and others as requested. Every Saturday members bring refreshments for a shared tea with cups of tea, coffee or soft drinks.  

The club has a small pavilion to store club equipment and provide shelter. 

Further details available from the secretary.  

April 2015