Leagues and teams

We put out six teams, three men's and three ladies' or mixed, in the Taff Valley league. Home matches are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm, and on Saturday afternoons.

Team captains pick from whoever has said they are available, and there is always room for a reserve who turns up on time. New members can usually get a game inside the first month if they want one, usually starting in the lower teams. Match teas are a serious matter, and the rota is shared out fairly.

If you want matches but cannot commit to a team, the internal box league runs in six-week rounds. You get five names and a deadline, and you arrange the games between you. Top of a box goes up, bottom goes down.

Courts are held for matches on the booking grid, so you can see before you book when the league has courts 3 to 6. We keep at least one lit court open for members on all match evenings, and the unlit clay courts until dusk.

What is included

• A place in the internal box league for any member
• League fixtures listed on the club noticeboard and online
• Balls and tea at home matches for a £4 match fee
• Team kit is not a thing here: wear what you like

What it costs

Included in adult and family membership. League match fee £4 towards balls and tea. Every membership fee is on the join page, worked out to the pound from today.