More than a sports cluband we allstarted somewhere.
We are a welcoming community for players of all levels!
Seasoned pro? Complete beginner? Just here for the socials?
We've got you covered.
“I turned up in week two having never held a racket. By March I was playing third string and running the box league spreadsheet.”
The noticeboard
Beginner taster
Free, no membership, no kit. Turn up at court 7 in trainers and someone will hand you a racket and explain the tin.
run by Tom (beginners rep)
Club social
Dirty Duck first, Copper Rooms later, occasional fancy dress with a theme nobody can defend. Non-drinkers very welcome.
first pint on the club in week one
Box league round
Internal ladder, five-player boxes, rearranged constantly over WhatsApp. Competitive without being frightening.
sign up any week of term
Charity racket-athon
Twelve hours, one court, one ball still in play. Last year we raised £2,140 for Mind and lost two of them.
sponsor sheet on the noticeboard
Where to go next
Four pages, written by the people who run each bit of the club.
Freshers
written by BenJoining, costs, taster times, what to bring, and honest answers about skill level. Start here if it is your first week.
About
written by AmaraOur story, the exec, sixty years of club history and the sponsors who keep the kit bag full.
Sport
written by JoshBUCS teams and standings, fixtures and results, coached training for every level, the ladder and club kit.
Socials
written by NiamhWednesday socials, the annual tour, charity events and the gallery from last season.
Across all levels, every year
Men’s and women’s, BUCS Midlands
Full year, not including SU fees
Sixty seasons and counting
Bring trainers. We’ll sort the rest.
Rackets, balls, a partner at roughly your level and someone to show you where the courts are. Message us on WhatsApp and we’ll put you in a session this week.