2023 Club Championships and Handicaps

Entries are now open for our Club Championships and Handicaps and for our Padel Championships and Handicaps, links below.Entry costs €10 per event. Entries close this coming Sunday night, 6th August, so don’t delay! When entering a doubles event, please ensure that your partner also submits their own entry. Please note that for Mixed Handicaps […]

2023 SENIOR LEAGUE RULES

34. SENIOR LEAGUE RULES: 34.1 League Format 34.1.1 The League shall consist of age categories as defined by the Council. 34.1.2 Each age category shall be divided into Classes. 34.2 Match Format Each match shall consist of 3 doubles events. 34.3 Team Formats All teams in this League shall consist of 6 players each of […]

DLTC SENIOR LEAGUE 2023 – Invitation to Enter (Bective Members Only)

Dear Members, We are proposing to enter one Ladies and one Men’s team in the Over 35 category in Senior League, which starts in early September. If you are interested in participating either as player or sub, please fill in the short form below. We need to submit our numbers of teams to DLTC by […]

DLTC Mixed League 2023 – Bective Update Week 1

All of our teams played their opening Mixed League matches last Friday 7th of July Our 1st team lost to David Lloyd Riverview in their indoor encounter. The 2nd team had a great 3-0 victory at home against Deerpark. Our 3rd team went down to Claremont, playing on grass – a new experience for most […]

The Benefits of Tennis Coaching for Kids: Developing Skills On and Off the Court

Tennis is a wonderful sport that offers numerous benefits for children. Beyond its physical demands, tennis provides an opportunity for kids to develop important life skills such as discipline, teamwork, and resilience. Engaging in tennis coaching from an early age can significantly enhance a child’s overall growth and development. In this blog post, we will […]

Why do you need coaching to be great at Tennis

Tennis is a captivating and competitive sport that requires a combination of skill, strategy, and physical fitness. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, seeking the guidance of a qualified coach can significantly enhance your performance on the court. In this blog post, we will explore the numerous benefits of having a tennis coach […]

Captains Prize 2023

Our annual Captains Prize takes place on Sunday, 16th July, starting at 12pm. This is a mixed social event and is open to all members. There will be prize giving and a BBQ after the tennis and padel. €5 entry to cover food. Sign up now via CourtReserve and see you all on the 16th! […]

Summer Team Tennis 2023 – Format, Rules and Teams

FORMAT & RULES   1. Mixed Doubles Tennis (mostly!) – consists of 16 short games and a tie-break to 7 points (first to 7 points wins the tie-break) 2. Short games – the first point after deuce wins the game 3. At deuce, it is up to the receiving pair as to who will receive […]

Bective Padel Box League

Box League Explained It is a mens, women, and mixed doubles league (depending on the number of entries), with participants grouped together in boxes of five or six players of a similar standard. Many members participate in the Box League and range from beginners to experienced players. Each player will play against all the players […]

DLTC MIXED LEAGUE 2023

When is the DLTC Mixed League? Dates for the first round of 5 matches are as follows: Friday 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th July and Wednesday 2nd August. The play-off stage dates are as follows: Last 16 on Wednesday 9th, Quarter Finals on Friday 11th, Semi-finals on Wednesday 16th August and Finals on Friday 18th August. […]