Racket Sports
Details of casual badminton, squash and tennis at Oxford University Sport
Iffley Road Sports Centre
Badminton courts are available to book in the Acer Nethercott Sports Hall (£9.00 per court per hour) and in the Main Sports Hall (£7.00 per court per hour).
How to Book
For existing members, courts can be booked and paid for online using the button below, at Iffley Road Sports Centre reception or by contacting our reception team on 01865 611476. Courts are available to book up to 8 days in advance. All prices include VAT where applicable, are subject to our booking terms and conditions and subsequent facility use is subject to our Sports Facilties: Terms of Use.
For new members, an activated Activated 'Rackets Access Card' required to book – for further details about how to activate an access card, please visit our membership and activity passes page.
Iffley Road Sports Centre
Squash courts are available to book for £6.00 per 45 minute slot.
How to Book
For existing members, courts can be booked and paid for online using the button below, at Iffley Road Sports Centre reception or by contacting our reception team on 01865 611476. Courts are available to book up to 8 days in advance. All prices include VAT where applicable, are subject to our booking terms and conditions and subsequent facility use is subject to our Sports Facilties: Terms of Use.
For new members, an activated Activated 'Rackets Access Card' required to book – for further details about how to activate an access card, please visit our membership and activity passes page.
Iffley Road Sports Centre
The grass and artificial clay courts at Iffley Road Sports Centre are available to book casually but only to members of Oxford University Lawn Tennis Club. The club do offer a casual membership, which will then allow you to book courts using our online booking system. If you are interested in booking courts at Iffley Road Sports Centre, please visit the club website using the button below to enquire about casual membership.
Parks Tennis Association
Oxford University Parks Tennis Association (OUPTA) offers 5 months of splendid, grass court tennis in the idyllic University Parks.
The 2020 Season starts on Saturday 25th April and courts will be available until Wednesday 30th September. Members must supply their own tennis balls as these are not provided by the Association. White kit to be worn for play at all times and footwear must be appropriate for grass courts.
Membership Rates – Summer 2020
| Member Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Current Oxford University Student | £32.00 |
| University or College Staff | £45.00 |
| Community Member | £65.00 |
| Summer Member (1st July to 30th September only) | £40.00 |
Please enquire about Life Membership for any of the above categories by emailing reception at Iffley Road Sports Centre via enquiries@sport.ox.ac.uk.
To Join
You can renew your membership or join as a new member online. Use the button below to visit our memberships and activity passes page, then select your membership type to join online.
Memberships and Activity Passes
Prospective members should be aware of the OUPTA Terms and Conditions of Membership and Facility Use and the OUPTA Privacy Notice.
Available Playing Times and Booking Courts
Courts Available: Monday to Sunday from 11:00 to 20:00
Booking in advance is advised, though you may just turn up and play, bookings will take priority. Courts can be booked using the link below: -
Club Sessions are open to all OUPTA members and are an opportunity to informally play matches amongst one another in a friendly club atmosphere. Club Sessions on Wednesday (17:00 – 20:00) and Saturday (14:00 – 20:00)
