What is ‘normal’ anyway?

As the constraints of lockdown are gradually reduced, the weather is improving and thoughts immediately turn to tennis. Obviously!

As a sport, tennis has been lucky to have escaped the worst of the restrictions imposed upon us. We’ve been able to watch the pros in action around the world and — most of the time — have been able to play in one form or other.

And now the summer leagues are back!

The TCS Exec Committee have worked hard to compile a schedule of matches to keep you busy during the usual league months of April, May and June. Please note that a digital version of the full TCS Handbook will be available from your club secretary by mid-April. If they do not have it, get them to contact the Handbook Secretary.

But if you are just wanting to when you are playing and where, the matches are listed here.

Please note the slightly different format for matches this summer. This is to minimise the amount of social interaction off court, so, no mixing of teams and no after-match teas. Hopefully things will be more straightforward next season.

A decision regarding the Singles, Autumn and Winter leagues will be made later, once the lockdown rules are lightened further.

And also please note that the results of this summer’s leagues will not impact on promotions or relegations. These leagues will just be for fun… the intention is to get everyone playing again.