Bracknell Parks Tennis
To encourage use of our excellent floodlit courts at Jocks Lane Park we have introduced an online system to gain access to the courts. For £55.60 per household for the year you will be able to play as many times as you want. The courts at Great Hollands recreation ground are now available to book online, however floodlighting is not yet currently available.
**There will be a 5% increase on our annual membership from 1st April 2023**
To join, register on-line with Bracknell Parks Tennis at www.bracknellparkstennis.com or complete a form at one of our pavilion shops. (Please note this does not include membership for The Parks – please see the link at the bottom of the page).
You can make bookings and will be able to gain entry when you have registered.
Bookings can either be made on-line, directly through the bookings system, which allows you to choose a court date and time up to 8 days in advance. There will also be an opportunity for one off games at £5.60 per hour on the day by phoning the pavilion shops.
Any court bookings must be for personal use only. No coaching is to be carried out on these courts unless authorised by Bracknell Town Council or Matthew Reid.
Questions and answers
Where are the courts?
Jocks Lane park, off Binfield Road, Bracknell RG12 2BH
Great Hollands recreation ground, South Road, Wokingham RG40 3EE
When are the courts open?
The courts at Jocks Lane are open each day from 8.00am to 10.00 pm. Some courts may be booked for coaching or a club activity.
The courts at Great Hollands are open each day from 8.30am to 8.00pm in Summer and 8.30am to 4.00pm in winter as there is currently no floodlighting available.
Members can book 8 days in advance, with eight 30 minute bookings during that period, 4 slots per booking.
Is tennis coaching provided?
Yes
https://www.mattreidprocoaching.co.uk
Tennis for Free
Matt Reid Pro Coaching and Jocks Lane Recreation Ground are proud to be working with Registered charity Tennis For Free – offering fully-inclusive alternative tennis sessions for all ages and sections of the community completely free of charge. One hour sessions every Sunday, running mixed ability group games and drills managed by fully-trained professional coaches and supported by local volunteers. The result; making tennis and sport available to all – from those who simply want to try the game and to the less privileged who may otherwise not engage in tennis or sport. There are no catches, all equipment, everything is free. Come and Join the fun!
Is there a tennis league?
Yes – visit localtennisleagues.com/bracknell. New players always welcome, includes FREE British Tennis membership.
Does it matter if I join part way through the year?
No, you will still be able to book courts once you have with the option to cancel the following year.
Once I have paid my membership do I need to pay court fees?
Courts are free once you have bought your membership, except for periods when floodlighting is needed, for which a £5 per hour charge will apply.
How do I pay for the flood lights?
Flood lighting will be charged for courts booked from 8.00pm in Summer and 5.00pm in Winter. For this, £5 per hour will be charged when you book courts online or for bookings at the pavilion shop (when open) for these court times.
What happens if there is another person playing on the court when I arrive?
You will be able to resolve the issue by reference to your online booking record, usually also with the help of BTC staff if the shop is open.
How do I cancel a booking?
We ask you to cancel on the website or by phone as soon as you know you will not be able to play, as a courtesy to others.
Am I tied into a contract?
If you do not renew your membership the following year, you will not pay again.
How do I book a court at The Parks? (not affiliated with Bracknell Parks Tennis and does not include Jocks Lane and Great Hollands)
If you wish to play tennis on the courts at The Parks (housing estate), please book here The Parks / Home (lta.org.uk)