Duffield Rackets and Fitness
23 Town Street • Duffield, Derby • DE56 4EH
Tel: 01332 841702
IMPORTANT - The Derwentside building has been sold and the new owners have instructed builders to commence work on the outside of the building. This will have an impact on our Car Park from this week. Please be vigilant and patient (a skill very few have at Duffield), or just walk.
Hopefully everyone has been experiencing their own activities this week at the club with our extensive programme and offerings. The rain has decided to be more annoying as we all forget the fantastic summer and start moaning in a traditional British way about the winter. Shortest day incoming.
In other news researchers have discovered the earliest known instance of human - created fire, which took place in the east of England 400,000 years ago coincidentally the same age as some of the mugs in the club kitchen. Also, to the person who put Co - Op stamps in the honesty tin please refrain from doing so. It's 50p cup, 60p if you use the Sports Direct Mug.
Fantastic news as Duffield will be welcoming its 17th Cafe to the village in the old Bank building. Apparently Duffield can look forward to two new hairdressers, two more charity shops and a Vape shop in 2026.
Christmas cards are in full flow (clearly we are not saving the planet just yet). Please look in the pigeon holes situated in the pool room to see if you have any friends or to have that sinking feeling that you have to go and buy some cards to send to people you hadn't thought of.
Club News -
Tennis
Competition - Well done to all the Adults/Juniors taking part in the Winter Team Tennis Fixtures. More fixtures to follow after xmas along with results. Also Good luck to our Lawson Wood team taking part in the Derbyshire Mixed Tennis Comp on Jan 4th.
Coaching - A fantastic year for weather (until October) has meant record numbers attending groups. With this in mind we are expanding the programme in 2026. Please look out for the new sessions being added for Adult/Junior groups. Along with more internal competitions. For more info contact Head Coach James 07968058383
Social evening play - please remember to share the floodlight costs for both Tennis and Pickleball.
Social Saturday Xmas Tennis Tournament 12pm - 2pm - £10/person entry with mulled wine
Stringing Service in full swing along with grips. If your racket has the strings of a charity shop banjo then please contact James 07968058383.
Fitness news
Booking link -
https://bookwhen.com/vitalandstrong
Power Pilates:
Sunday 10.15 - 11.15am
Tuesday 7-8pm
Friday 9.30-10.30am
A mat Pilates class that builds strength, mobility and focuses on core alignment. The Pilates principles of control, breath and precision are used help you work the whole body, with added resistance work through use of small weights and equipment. Suitable for all levels, with modifications and adjustments offered to meet your needs.
Fusion Strength:
Thursday 7- 8pm
Saturday 8.40-9.40am
Fusion Strength is a class which combines the styles of Pilates, Yoga with free weight training. This combination offers benefits such as, increased muscle mass, better cardiovascular health, improved flexibility This class is a step up from Power Pilates, in that heavier weights and more dynamic exercises are explored. This approach prevents workout plateaus and keeps you engaged by challenging the body in new ways. It’s fun, controlled movement to good beats, to help you feel strong, confident and capable in your body.
Future Proof Pilates:
Thursday 9.30-10.30am
Using Pilates exercises and small equipment, we will work to maintain and build core strength, for future years to come. class will focus on the idea of pre-hab, rather than rehab. With ageing comes the necessity to prevent injury, and build muscle to help to support joints, to ensure greater mobility. We must strengthen and stretch if we wish to continue an active life, and secure longevity.
Gym
In need of motivation to keep fit during these cold winter months? Bring a buddy (it's always easier to work out with friends) and come down to the gym to stave off the winter blues, whatever the weather is doing outside! If you're not sure of a gym routine, then talk to our Personal Trainers, who will readily help you figure out some personal goals, and a programme to get there - contact details for Rich and Jackson are on the posters on the walls around the club.
If you are a rackets player who hasn't used the gym before, and would like to arrange access to the facility for the first time, please contact Mike Corne (07919 305280 or fitness@dstc.uk) to organise a gym induction.
Please also note that, the price of using the gym on a Pay-As-You-Go basis will go up from Jan 2026, from £2 to £2.50
Social
Quiz Night - Saturday 17 Jan 7.00 for 7. 30 pm
Get your little grey cells working and join us at Duffield Rackets and Fitness for our fun New Year Quiz, hosted by Neil Smith.
We are booking online for the quiz this time, so get your team of six together, choose your team name and book your table on the form below. £60 per team of 6, in advance (we hope to avoid people dropping out at the last minute leaving tables half empty, while others are disappointed they can’t book in).
Pie & Pea/Bean Supper included (veggie option also available). Prizes for the winning team!
The pies are from the renowned, award-winning local butcher, Owen Taylor of Somercotes - choice of steak or chicken.
We will add your team to the guest list once you have paid the fee into our bank account (no tickets issued). Please check your confirmation page for our bank details.
https://www.duffieldtennisclub.co.uk/eventbooking
Squash
Teams
Both Derbyshire and Notts leagues are now in full flow in the Winter League season. All teams are performing well in the Derbyshire Leagues. Notts League are more competitive, proving a tougher challenge but both our teams are holding up well. A reminder about the quality Squash on display on Monday and Thursday evenings. If you’re looking for inspiration in your game, get yourself down and support your teams. See the Rolling Notice Board or the posters for the dates.
Club Nights
Club nights for both Racketball and Squash resumed in September with high levels of attendance seeing all 4 courts in operation. The sessions will be running each Friday throughout the winter season from 5:40pm - 7:00pm (Racketball) and 7pm to 8pm (Squash). Book your place via MyCourts.
Internal Leagues
Internal leagues for Squash and Racketball are fought competitively each month. If you wish to enter the leagues for next month please email leagues@duffieldsquashclub.co.uk, or similarly, if you have any questions about the Leagues.
Coaching
After school junior coaching is well attended this season, with Lesley Sturgess running sessions for younger children and Finlay Stott running ones for older children, using all squash courts. Meadows School are coached on Wednesday afternoons with Lesley, ably supported by club volunteers. Don’t forget, private coaching is available too from Lesley, Fin or Matt Gregory.
Pickleball
Well done to all our Pickleball teams competing in the Derbyshire league, plus the internal box leagues seem to be going from strength to strength.
This Saturday (20th Dec) we will be holding the Xmas Pickleball American Doubles event. 9am - 10.30am - £10 entry
For Social Play updates or to be added to the Pickleball community WhatsApp group contact Brent 07885427623
Please share the floodlight fee on Court 7 for social play.
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