COUNTY ANTRIM JUNIOR SENIOR AND MASTERS TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Ballycastle Tennis Courts
Saturday 6th to Saturday 13th July 2024
Tournament Location
The Ballycastle tournament is played during the July holiday week each year.
The tournament is played on both grass courts (Senior and Masters events), and hard courts (Junior events). It is the last remaining grass-court tennis tournament in Ulster.
The tournament is set in the beautiful surroundings of Ballycastle, close to the beach, a great place to enjoy playing or watching tennis.
What events are there?
Juniors
Junior events start with Red ball (Under 8), Orange ball (Under 9) and Green ball (Under 10). Once players reach Under 12, they play with the full yellow ball. There are events for Under 12, 14 and 18 in both singles and doubles.
Seniors
Senior events are open to those 16 or over. There are singles, doubles and mixed events, as well as handicap events in doubles. Handicap events allow players of different standards to play at the same level.
Masters
Masters events start at Over 35 and run all the way up to Over 65. There are singles, doubles and mixed events in each age group. Check the tournament website for the rules about entering Masters event.
New for 2024
Check out our new events for this year’s tournament!
Free taster session
We are running a free taster coaching session for players new to tennis, on Sunday 7th July from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Simply drop-in between those times and our qualified coaches will be happy to introduce you to tennis. No experience required!
Wheelchair Tennis Demo
For the first time we are running a demonstration of wheelchair tennis on the courts at Ballycastle. This will feature senior and junior wheelchair players. All welcome to come and watch, this is taking place on TUESDAY 9th JULY.
How do I get there?
Train
Train services run to Coleraine, the nearest station to Ballycastle. Find out the timetable for Translink services from https://www.translink.co.uk/
BUS
Bus timetables to Ballycastle can be found by clicking here. Ballycastle bus station is located in the centre of the town, a short walk from the tennis courts.
CAR
Ballycastle is readily accessible by road from all areas of the Province. There are many free car parking areas in and around Ballycastle. Click here for details of these.
AMENITIES
Refreshments
The tennis courts are close to numerous shops, cafes, coffe shops and restaurants, enjoy plenty of refreshments while visiting for the tennis.
https://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=Food&find_loc=Ballycastle%2C+Moyle
Toilet facilities
Toilet facilities can be found very close to the tennis courts:
- In the clubhouse at the tennis courts
- Public toilets adjacent to the clubhouse
- Toilets in the Marine Hotel
- Sheskburn Recreation Centre
Click here for a list of all toilet facilities in the area:
https://www.causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk/see-do/public-toilets
Tournament draws and schedules
Find out all the information about who is playing in the 2024 tournament and when!
All tournament information is held on Tennis Ireland’s tournament site:
Seniors and Masters Tournament Information
Juniors Tournament Information
The schedule of play for each day is published the previous day. Keep checking the matches to see when these are published.
2023 Tournament Results
Who did what at the 2023 tournament in Ballycastle?
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Contact Us
If you need any more information about the tournament, please contact us by email at ballycastle@ulstertennis.co.uk
Thanks
The tournament thanks Causeway Coast and Glens Council for their support for this event, and the use of the facilties at Ballycastle.