The Peterborough Evening Telegraph
Half a million pound facility set to open
A new indoor tennis facility for Peterborough is set to open on Saturday (September 24).
The City of Peterborough Tennis club, based at Peterborough Town Sports Club on Bretton Gate, now boasts two acrylic indoor courts as well as three newly-laid outdoor courts.
The club have invested almost half a million pounds in its facilities over the last six months.
The club have appointed a full-time tennis coach in Dean Hamilton from the renowned inspire 2 coach set-up.
Dean has 15 years coaching experience including spells in the United States and Canada.
The indoor facility has been funded from the sale of Peterborough City Lawn Tennis Club’s land in Central Park and with grants from Sport England, the Augean Fund and Cambs LTA.
To mark the official opening of the improved facilities the club have organised 60 free taster session for players of all ages and standards throughout October.
City run teams in the Hunts and Peterborough mens, ladies and mixed divisions as well as a team in the Peterborough& District Hardcourt League.
Various membership packages are available with monthly payments allowed.
Further details can be obtained from www.cityofpeterboroughtennisclub.co.uk.