News in Congleton

For the third weekend running the club staged another of its closed club championships.

This weekend (Saturday 5 August) it was the Mens Singles tournament.

After hosting the men's and ladies doubles events the previous weekend, Sunday (30 August) saw Congleton Lawn Tennis Club host it's annual mixed doubles event for the Burton Shield.

The pairs were drawn into two groups who played round robin events with the two group winners meeting in the final.

Yesterday (Saturday 22nd August) saw the staging of Congleton Lawn Tennis Club's 2020 Doubles Events.

Both the Mens and Ladies doubles events took place on an afternoon where whilst the rain held off the players were forced to deal with some difficult windy conditions.

Congleton Lawn Tennis Club is pleased to announce that its 2020 Chairman's Trophy event will take place on Saturday 12th September.

This event was planned for the earlier in the year but had to be rearranged due to COVID-19.

There's great news for parents because Congleton Lawn Tennis Club's summer holiday camps are back and are now available for booking.

They will be run by Smash Tennis.

In line with updated government guidance Congleton Lawn Tennis Club can now start to stage fun competitive tournaments.

They will be staging two short fun tournaments on Sunday 26th July.

The future for grass roots football in the town has been given a huge boost.

Congleton Town, Congleton Vale Rovers and Congleton Rovers have officially launched their merger at a recent 'socially-distanced' photo shoot after announcing plans last month.

Congleton Lawn Tennis Club is pleased to announce that Adult Saturday morning group coaching is back.

In line with government and LTA guidance there will be a maximum of five players per group and anyone wanting to attend must book in advance by calling or messaging the session coach Istvan Kaplan on 07939 331 000

Congleton Lawn Tennis Club are celebrating the re-opening of their courts post lockdown in more ways than one.

Not only have the club members been pleased to get back on court , but the committee are also thrilled that the decision to reduce the annual membership fee to just £50 has resulted in nearly 60 new members joining up already. The reduced fee covers membership up until April 2021 and new members are still welcome.

Congleton Town have appointed former Kidsgrove Athletic boss Ryan Austin as their new first team manager.

The Bears have announced that Austin's management team will include former Wales international Richard Duffy and former Port Vale favourite Anthony Griffith.