What’s On At Sphynx?
Whether you’re picking up a racket for the first time or competing at league level, there’s a place for you at Sphynx. Our weekly programme offers coaching, social sessions, fitness tennis, junior development, and competitive match play for all ages and abilities, running throughout the year.
From relaxed sessions like Rusty Racquets and Social Tennis to performance squads, internal tournaments, and six teams competing in the Southport & District Tennis Leagues, there are plenty of ways to get involved, improve your game, and meet other players. Whatever your level or ambition, great tennis in Southport starts at Sphynx.
Weekly Schedule
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Junior Group Sessions (7-9 yrs)
Mondays 4-5pm
Fun coaching and skill development
Contact Chris
Junior Performance Squad
Mondays 4:30-6pm
Performance training for junior players
Contact Chris
Adult Performance Squad
Mondays 6-7.30pm
Structured training for advanced players
Contact Chris
Men’s Doubles Practice
Tuesdays 7-9pm (Sept-March)
Organised doubles match play
Contact Steve K
Social Mixed Doubles
Wednesdays 2-4pm
Turn up and play • All levels welcome
Contact Tim
Cardio Tennis
Wednesdays 7-8pm
High-energy fitness tennis with Anna
Contact Anna
Friday Social Tennis
Fridays 6:30-9pm
Friendly doubles followed by clubhouse drinks
Contact Tim
Rusty Racquets (Women)
Saturdays 10-11am
Beginner-friendly coaching with Anna
Contact Anna
Junior Coaching (5-8 yrs)
Saturdays 9-10am
Fun introduction to tennis
Contact Chris
Junior Coaching (13-16 yrs)
Saturdays 1-2:30pm
Development and match play
Contact Chris
Junior Coaching (9-10 yrs)
Saturdays 10-11am
Skill-building sessions
Contact Chris
Mixed Doubles League
Sundays 9am-12pm (Autumn)
Competitive club match play
Contact Gareth
Our Coaching Team
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Chris Parkes
Head Coach | Chris Parkes Tennis Academy
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Anna Fox
Tennis & Padel Coach | Strength & Conditioning Coach
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Terry Parkes
Senior Tennis Coach | Lancashire Coach of the Year
Every Friday from 6:30–9 pm, all members are invited to our popular Social Tennis evening. A relaxed, friendly fixture that’s been a highlight of the Sphynx calendar for years. It’s a great way to meet new people, enjoy some easy-going matches, and play without pressure.
Members can enjoy mixed doubles, men’s and ladies’ doubles, and singles. After play, everyone is welcome to head to the clubhouse for drinks and good company, and if you’d rather skip the tennis, you’re very welcome to join us just for the social side.
Some members also meet for Social Tennis on Sundays from 2.30pm to practise and catch up ahead of matches. However you like to play or socialise, there’s always a place for you at Sphynx.
Social Tennis
Sphynx fields six teams in the Southport & District Tennis Leagues, each made up of four men and four women playing a mix of men’s, ladies’ and mixed doubles against other local clubs.
Our newest sixth team, introduced in 2023, has welcomed many new members and recent players to competitive tennis, and all six teams entered the 2025 season with momentum and enthusiasm.
Our teams are friendly, well-organised, and led by experienced, supportive captains. We’re especially proud that our prestigious 1st Team has been Division 1 Champions for eleven years running.
