Our purpose is to support clubs, venues and coaches across our area in the delivery of top quality tennis, accessible to all. We work with the LTA to deliver its vision of Tennis Opened Up, increasing participation in our wonderful sport by making it relevant, accessible, welcoming and enjoyable.
We hope you will find what you are looking for on these pages. If not, or you still have questions, please contact us at admin@dclta.org
Below is a selection of our latest news. For all news updates, please go to our news page:
Celebrating excellence in British Tennis and Padel
The LTA – Tennis For Britain Awards, presented by Lexus, shine a spotlight on the outstanding achievements and contributions of individuals and organisations across Great Britain.
Nominations for the 2026 County Awards are NOW OPEN.
This is your chance to recognise the amazing people, clubs, coaches, and programmes making a real difference in our tennis and padel communities.
Simple scan the QR code below or click the link to submit your nomination today!
Nominations are open until 23.59 on Sunday 30th November 2025.
See link for details
LTA Awards 2026 – Nomination Form
Durham and Cleveland LTA are excited to announce the launch of our brand-new Youth Forum—an opportunity for young tennis players to help shape the future of the sport in our county. Download the file below to find out more!
Come along to Eden Lane Park on Sunday 16th November 10am – 12 for a relaxed and sociable morning of tennis – completely free and open to everyone. This session will be run by Durham University student volunteers and will include fun activities, games and optional coaching for anyone who would like it! Bring your friends and families along to play and watch and enjoy some time outside in the community.
Stay tuned for more events coming soon!
Durham & Cleveland County LTA is proud to congratulate Amelia Rose Symm on battling her way through a week of tennis at the National Lexus Grass Court Championships held over the Spring Bank Holiday week at Frinton-on- Sea to become National 11U Grass Court Champion. Amelia went through the week unbeaten to lift the trophy and become our latest National Champion. Well done Amelia, and respect and thanks also to Mum and Dad Joanne and Peter for your unstinting support and commitment every step of Amelia’s path to victory.
Safe to Play is an innovative safeguarding awareness campaign to help keep those involved in sport safe. Its purpose is to ensure all parents, players and coaches are aware of the signs of abuse, how to report a concern and how to keep themselves, children and at-risk adults safe.
We are delighted to announce that Hannah Murdy (known to many of you as Hannah Jeffrey) has joined the County team as our County Development Partner.
With her County hat on Hannah will focus on delivery of the County’s key objective in growing tennis across the County – more people playing more tennis in more places. Her immediate priorities…Read More
Who’s ready to Level Up? LTA Youth Start is for kids aged 4-11 years who are new to tennis. We’ll help teach kids new life skills, developing them as both players and people.
Durham & Cleveland is delighted to have the support of its sponsors and we are very appreciative of their commitment. It enables us to support our many activities and programmes.
We would welcome other businesses or individuals wishing to sponsor Durham & Cleveland Tennis. Please contact our Chair, Tony Pensom via chair@dclta.org.uk who will be pleased to discuss the opportunities available and the benefits we can offer.
