We entertain our French friends both on court and off

On a gorgeous Bank Holiday Weekend, Pavilion& Avenue Tennis Club entertained the members from the French Club Metz.  The Saturday afternoon featured a variety of men’s matches mixing both teams. And a ladies match on the third court.  Neil Moss who was called the President by the French (we thought…

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Pavilion & Avenue take on the French in an International Tournament – Saturday May 5th and Sunday May 6th.

This saturday at 2pm our mens 3rd team will be taking on the ‘Equipe des papis’ (their words not ours) of our chums from Metz tennis club with our own ‘equipe de papis’. For the non french speakers you can translate ‘equipe de papis’ as anything from Grandads team to dad’s army (with…

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Zut Alors!!!!! Sunday May 6th. C’est Le Anglo French Mixed Doubles Tournament

On May 6th it is the Anglo-French Mixed doubles tournament – open to all members. £3 to enter. Partners drawn for you and get a new doubles partner each round! A great chance to mix with our French visitors, enjoy some tennis and brush up on your French. C’est magnifique….

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Wimbledon Ballot – Last chance to opt in for tickets

Last reminder for the Wimbledon Ballot Opt In! For those of you who are British Tennis Members (BTMs) you will have received various reminders from the LTA to opt in. The deadline is 23rd February. Details are as per below in case you haven’t done so already. We would be grateful if you…

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Davis Cup and Federation Cup players come to Pav & Ave

Members of the club were treated to high-octane exhibition play as well as top-level coaching last Saturday (January 27th). Ex-Davis Cup player Danny Sapsford and former Federation Cup pro Jocelyn Rae wowed the crowds with their skills, as well as passing on tips in a series of coaching sessions.  The…

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Here’s your chance to play with a Grand Slam player!

We are very pleased to announce that we are linking with Bright Ideas for Tennis, whose primary goal is to support tennis clubs in the UK by increasing membership numbers, raising participation levels & improving playing facilities. On Saturday 27th January we welcome Danny Sapsford & Jocelyn Rae – both ex…

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November Tournament (Mixed Doubles) Sunday November 12th

There’s a November Tournament on Sunday, November 12th, 2017, 1.30-dusk. (Arrive at 1pm.) This is for mixed doubles: enter with a partner, or ask John M to sort you out with one. The tournament is followed by a BBQ. **BOOK AND PAY AT THE BAR** – we now take cash…

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Jazz Dinner starring Vivien Moore and her Jazzmin Quintet – Friday Oct 13th

Club Member Vivien Moore leads a reprise of her last highly successful jazz evening at the club – this time with Jazzmin Quintet (they’ve added a welcome sax to the lineup). They will be playing for us while we enjoy an evening of conversation with friends and a lovely meal…

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Jack’s Charity Tournaments

This summer the club allowed me to run a series of events in aid of The Martlets. “The Martlets” is a fantastic local charity that support so many families around Brighton and Sussex. Recently, they have supported my family as well as a close friend of mine, Charlie, in whose…

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