Tennis in Groningen
13 clubs where you can start, 1 with a trial training.

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De Kimkiel Sports centre in De Wijert -
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GLTB Sports club in Helpman -
Groninger Lawn Tennisbond GLTB Sports club in Helpman -
GSV Be Quick 1887 Sports club in De Dilgt -
Indoorski Groningen Sports centre in Engelbert -
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Tennis en Squash Haren Sports centre in De Dilgt -
Tennis- en Padelvereniging Cream Crackers Sports club in Corpus den Hoorn -
Lichtboei Tennis Courts Sports centre in Lewenborg -
Tennisclub Ten Boer Sports club in Ten Boer -
Tennisvereniging Glimmen Sports club in Glimmen -
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Zo begin je met tennis in Groningen
Tennis is usually played through a club: you become a member, get a pass for the courts and can take lessons with the club's coach.
- Choose a club nearbyThe list above shows which clubs offer a trial class or introductory lesson.
- Book a trial classYou can usually borrow a racket the first time. Bring sports shoes without black soles.
- Become a memberWith a membership you can play freely and join in lessons and tournaments. Lessons are often paid for separately.
How much does tennis cost?
At a club you pay a membership fee. A few examples:
- GLTBContributie per jaar: Aspirant-junior €73, Junior €113, Aspirant-senior €134, Senior €196
- Tennisvereniging Van StarkenborghYouth member aged 12 to 18, without training: € 96.50 per year
- LTC HoogkerkJunioren tot 18 jaar: €85 per jaar; Senioren vanaf 18 jaar: €115 per jaar.
- Cream Crackers Tennis en PadelContributie 2026: Senior (26+) € 194,-
Your first time
In a first tennis class or trial session you learn the basic strokes: forehand, backhand and serve. Most clubs will lend you a racket the first time. Bring sports clothing and shoes without black soles.
About tennis
You play tennis alone or with two people against each other, with a racket and a ball over a net. You win points, games and sets. It is played on clay, artificial grass with sand, or hardcourt. In the Netherlands you usually play through a club, with competitions in spring and autumn.
Help out at tennis
3 tennis clubs in Groningen are looking for people: as a coach, referee or simply a few hours of help.
- Flexible help for the Youth Committee GLTB, Board and committees, now and then New
- Social media expert, communications committee Tennisvereniging Van Starkenborgh, Board and committees, on average half an hour per week New
- Volunteers wanted Cream Crackers Tennis en Padel, Helping at the club, one-off New
Frequently asked questions
- Where can you play tennis in Groningen?
- Er zijn 12 clubs voor tennis in de gemeente Groningen, onder andere Monkey Moves Groningen, Cream Crackers Tennis en Padel, GLTB, Groninger Lawn Tennisbond GLTB.
- Which tennis clubs offer a trial session?
- Monkey Moves Groningen offers a trial class or trial training. Ask the club how to sign up.
- How much does tennis cost in Groningen?
- GLTB: Membership fees per year: Aspirant junior €73, Junior €113, Aspirant senior €134, Senior €196. Tennisvereniging Van Starkenborgh: Youth member 12 to 18 years old without training: € 96,50 per year.
- Is tennis in Groningen suitable for beginners?
- Ask the club about a beginners' group; not every club states the level.