Watt is Tennis?
Tennis is a racket sport played in either a singles or doubles format over a 3 foot tall net. It’s all about playing over the net and within the lines and to try and outscore your opponent. With a unique scoring system, getting to grips with how tennis operates can be challenging but we are here to help! Tennis is a mental game as much as it is physical, it’s all about staying in a positive mindset and letting your play do the talking.
After established as a club in 2012, the tennis club has grown to become a huge part of sport at Heriot Watt University and recently was voted Club of the Year 2023/24. We are committed to providing opportunities to anyone with an interest in tennis, regardless of their ability. As such we offer competition, coaching, and socials aimed at the entire membership.
Since January 2024 all tennis club sessions and home matches have been played at the brand new 6 court Oriam Indoor Tennis Centre, allowing all Heriot-Watt students and Tennis Club members the opportunity to play tennis on campus all year round.
Competition and training
We have 3 men’s teams and 1 women’s team that compete in the BUCS leagues in a format that includes both singles and doubles. There are also opportunities for developing men’s and women’s players to play non-league friendly matches against other local universities and clubs. As well as our teams, we also support our players to compete individually and as doubles pairs in BUCS and SSS competitions along with intramural club competitions that happen throughout the year.
Training schedule
We have a variety of different training session suited to a range of abilities, from complete beginners to recreational players to competitive team players. The training times can bee seen in the table below:
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| 5pm-6.30pm: Beginner | 7am-9am: BUCS Baskets | BUCS Matches | 12pm-2pm: Development Team | 5pm-7pm: Social Tennis | *5pm-7pm: Student Matchplay* | |
| 6.30pm-8pm: Intermediate | 12pm-1pm: Cardio Tennis | 1pm-2pm: Beginner | 2pm-4pm: BUCS Team Practice | *7pm-9pm: BUCS Team Practice* | ||
| 8pm-9pm: Development Team | 2pm-3pm: Beginner Intermediate Mixed | |||||
| 3pm-4pm: Intermediate |
*These sessions are planned to be coming soon
Coaches
Our brilliant coach Finn McLean (Level 3 Qualified) runs sessions at all levels from beginners up to our team. He is supported by our dedicated committee and student coaches, who are motivated and eager to help out.
Our Club Charter
We aim to provide the following service to all our members:
- To provide an opportunity for members to gain a worthwhile social experience through the sport.
- To provide a range of competitive opportunities to allow members to compete individually or for the University.
Our brilliant coach Finn McLean (Level 3 Qualified) runs all sessions from beginners up to our team. He is supported by our dedicated committee and student coaches, who are motivated and eager to help out.
Scholarships
While the university does not offer a specific tennis scholarship, if you are a high performance athlete you can still apply for one of our individual scholarships and find out more information here.
Committee 24/25
President – Leo Moss
Vice President – Kirsty Smith
Treasurer – Dominik Maier
Men’s Captain – Brodie Harkins
Women’s Captain – Emily Roger
Recreational Officer – Kinloch Law
Social Secretary – Izzy Revill
Social Secretary – Tilly Farrow
Wellbeing Officer – Fenella Kolish
Social Media Manager – Thomas Reel