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POSTPONED - PUTNEY - Tennis Stringer/Squash Stringer course Monday October 10th 2022
2022-10-10 | Putney LTC Balmuir Gardens, London SW15 6NG, Balmuir Gardens, London, SW156NG, United Kingdom
This course will now NOT take place on 10th October. Hopefully around 2 weeks later, tutor ill. Thanks, Liam Nolan Snr.
There will be another one-day course at this very popular club in London on Monday 10th October 2022. Your tutor will be another Liam Nolan! (My son) who has over 25 years experience of tournament stringing.and professional coaching.
Starts off at 9.30am and will be finished by 5.30pm. Please bring your own food and drinks. There will be stringing machines provided, though if anyone wishes to bring along their own machine then let Liam know in advance. This will cover either tennis or squash and on the course its your choice. Provided the right skills and knowledge are achieved then a certificate will be awarded at the end of the day.
It will be a very busy day, so much to cover and emphasis will be on the actual stringing skills. Suitable for complete beginners who wish to start off on the right foot, or for experienced stringers wishing to upgrade their skills/knowledge and/or to achieve the certification of Tennis Stringer or Squash Stringer.
Course fee includes one year of UKRSA membership which allows access to the UKRSA Technical Forum and to exchange information with the other stringers, great product discounts or even get involved in tournament stringing work. For more information about the course activity or the venue, contact Liam on 07564755714.

Tennis Stringer Course - Warrington
2022-09-19 09:30 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire. WA45RD., 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA45RD, United Kingdom
Your course tutor will be Paul Stewart, one of the UK’s top stringers and coach. He will take you through all of the racket servicing skills for tennis stringing and by the end of the day you will be able to string tennis rackets to a good standard. The course is suitable for those new to stringing, or those already stringing and who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge.
You are welcome to bring your own machine along, though we will have electronic and manual machines. A familiar machine can help to grasp new skills and knowledge.
The course will be run at 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire. WA45RD.
Course starts at 9.30am and finishes at 5.00pm.
Course fee of £199 includes one years UKRSA membership which allows you to access the UKRSA Technical Forum where you will be able to chat about rackets and strings and no matter what problem you may come across, someone there has already got the answer! UKRSA members have access to lots of product discounts from many brands.
Food – Bring along a packed lunch, tea/coffee etc will be provided.
Covid – Restrictions now eased off, but you may wear a mask if you wish throughout the day. All of the equipment and materials will have been cleansed in advance.
You may bring along your own rackets to work on if you wish and if time allows. There is so much to cover apart from the actual stringing. Gripping by itself can be a real skill!
Certification will be awarded at the end of the day if the right level of skills and knowledge is achieved.
You will have a wonderful day of learning, something to look back on in years to come.

Badminton Stringer Course - Warrington
2022-09-18 09:30 - 17:00 | 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire. WA45RD., 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA45RD, United Kingdom
Your course tutor will be Paul Stewart, one of the UK’s top stringers and coach. He will take you through all of the racket servicing skills for badminton stringing and by the end of the day you will be able to string badminton rackets to a good standard. The course is suitable for those new to stringing, or those already stringing and who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge.
You are welcome to bring your own machine along, though we will have electronic and manual machines. A familiar machine can help to grasp new skills and knowledge.
The course will be run at 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire. WA45RD.
Course starts at 9.30am and finishes at 5.00pm.
Course fee of £199 includes one years UKRSA membership which allows you to access the UKRSA Technical Forum where you will be able to chat about rackets and strings and no matter what problem you may come across, someone there has already got the answer! UKRSA members have access to lots of product discounts from many brands.
Food – Bring along a packed lunch, tea/coffee etc will be provided.
Covid – Restrictions now eased off, but you may wear a mask if you wish throughout the day. All of the equipment and materials will have been cleansed in advance.
You may bring along your own rackets to work on if you wish and if time allows. There is so much to cover apart from the actual stringing. Gripping by itself can be a real skill!
Certification will be awarded at the end of the day if the right level of skills and knowledge is achieved.
You will have a wonderful day of learning, something to look back on in years to come.

Professional Stringers Course - Frinton on Sea Lawn Tennis Club - 17th & 18th September 2022 - NOW FULL -
2022-09-17 09:30 - 2022-09-18 17:00 | Frinton on Sea Lawn Tennis Club, 36 Holland Road, Frinton on Sea, Essex, CO13 9ES, United Kingdom
UPDATE – COURSE NOW FULL!!

The historic Frinton on Sea club will be the venue for a two – day course covering all aspects of racket servicing for Tennis, Squash and Badminton. Suitable for all abilities, whether an absolute beginner to stringing or an experienced stringer wishing to upgrade skills and knowledge, plus achieve the certification. https://www.fosltc.com
All equipment supplied, you will just need your enthusiasm, pen and paper. Those with a stringing machine may wish to bring it along to work on by prior arrangement with tutor David Hall. Coaches wishing to gain the 12 CPD points need to apply direct to the LTA after successful completion of the course. You may bring along some rackets to work on if you wish but please clean thoroughly first. Covid – masks not required but can be worn throughout if wished. We will be using a squash court, so plenty of space to work in. Certification awarded at the end of the course if sufficient progress made.
All racket servicing skills will be covered – Types of strings, why strings break, how strings perform on ball impact, stringing patterns, types of rackets, problem rackets, overcoming problems, stringing for players with specific needs, stencilling, re-gripping, setting up a stringing business and lots more.
Time – Course starts at 9.30am and finishes at 5pm each day.
Food – The club has its own café which is open both days, and we will have a kettle, coffee/tea making facilities etc but please bring your own food for the day if you which.
Tutor – David Hall UKRSA Professional Stringer, USRSA Master Racket Technician, UKRSA Tournament Stringer, UKRSA course tutor.

WARRINGTON - Tennis Stringer Course - 21st August 2022
2022-08-21 | 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire. WA45RD., 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA45RD, United Kingdom
Your course tutor will be Paul Stewart, one of the UK’s top stringers and coach. He will take you through all of the racket servicing skills for tennis stringing and by the end of the two days you will be able to string tennis rackets to a good standard. The course is suitable for those new to stringing, or those already stringing and who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge.
You are welcome to bring your own machine along, though we will have electronic and manual machines. A familiar machine can help to grasp new skills and knowledge.
The course will be run at 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire. WA45RD.
Course starts at 9.30am and finishes at 5.00pm.
Course fee of £199 includes one years UKRSA membership which allows you to access the UKRSA Technical Forum where you will be able to chat about rackets and strings and no matter what problem you may come across, someone there has already got the answer! UKRSA members have access to lots of product discounts from many brands.
Food – Bring along a packed lunch, tea/coffee etc will be provided.
Covid – Restrictions now eased off, but you may wear a mask if you wish throughout the day. All of the equipment and materials will have been cleansed in advance.
You may bring along your own rackets to work on if you wish and if time allows. There is so much to cover apart from the actual stringing. Gripping by itself can be a real skill!
Certification will be awarded at the end of the day if the right level of skills and knowledge is achieved.
You will have a wonderful two days of learning, something to look back on in years to come.

NOW FULL - DARLINGTON - TENNIS/SQUASH STRINGER one-day course 17th August 2022
2022-08-17 | Dunlop International Europe Ltd, Lingfield House, Lingfield Point. Darlington. DL11RW, Lingfield House, Lingfield Point, Darlington, DL11RW, United Kingdom
COURSE NOW FULL – Contact liam@ukrsa.com for next course.
This course will be run at the Dunlop Sports HQ in Darlington. So apart from getting all the skills and knowledge re tennis or squash stringing, you may also meet the Dunlop Team.
this course covers all aspects of racket servicing, from actual stringing through to stenciling, gripping, understanding patterns, string types, choosing the correct tensions and string, overcoming problems, marketing your skills and so much more. Suitable for those new to stringing who want to start off correctly, or those who are already stringing and wish to upgrade their skills and knowledge. You can choose to work on either tennis or squash rackets, the skills are basically the same. I have been Wimbledon Stringing Team Manager in the past and also covered every major squash tournament in the UK for the past 20 years.
Dunlop is in Partnership with the UKRSA and so this is an excellent opportunity for you to ask questions on Dunlop products from the Dunlop staff, plus use their exciting Dunlop stringing machine. Discounts for UKRSA members. Your course fee included UKRSA membership for 12 months, so you can access the members Technical Forum and ask all sorts of questions and share information.
All equipment and materials provided for you. Bring a packed lunch, I will provide refreshments and snacks through the day. It will be a busy but enjoyable day, all you need to bring is a pen and notebook and a large bag of ENTHUSIASM. We start at 9.30am and we will finish by 5pm. Please assemble in the downstairs lobby at 9.15am. Dunlop International Europe Ltd, Lingfield House, Lingfield Point. Darlington. DL11RW
Covid – All equipment will have been cleansed and safe for you to use. You may wear a mask if you wish. I will be your tutor for the day, Liam Nolan UKRSA Founder & Master Racket Technician, UKRSA Technical Director. If you put in the effort then you can expect to be presented with your certificate at the end of the day. Any questions please contact me on liam@ukrsa.com

WARRINGTON - Tennis Stringer Course 14th August 2022
2022-08-14 | 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire. WA45RD., 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA45RD, United Kingdom
Your course tutor will be Paul Stewart, one of the UK’s top stringers and coach. He will take you through all of the racket servicing skills for tennis stringing and by the end of the two days you will be able to string tennis rackets to a good standard. The course is suitable for those new to stringing, or those already stringing and who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge.
You are welcome to bring your own machine along, though we will have electronic and manual machines. A familiar machine can help to grasp new skills and knowledge.
The course will be run at 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire. WA45RD.
Course starts at 9.30am and finishes at 5.00pm.
Course fee of £199 includes one years UKRSA membership which allows you to access the UKRSA Technical Forum where you will be able to chat about rackets and strings and no matter what problem you may come across, someone there has already got the answer! Free string/grip package worth £50. Plus UKRSA members have access to lots of product discounts from many brands.
Food – Bring along a packed lunch, tea/coffee etc will be provided.
Covid – Restrictions now eased off, but you may wear a mask if you wish throughout the day. All of the equipment and materials will have been cleansed in advance.
You may bring along your own rackets to work on if you wish and if time allows. There is so much to cover apart from the actual stringing. Gripping by itself can be a real skill!
Certification will be awarded at the end of the day if the right level of skills and knowledge is achieved.
You will have a wonderful two days of learning, something to look back on in years to come.

WARRINGTON - Badminton Stringer course Sunday 14th August 2022
2022-08-14 | 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire. WA45RD., 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA45RD, United Kingdom
Your course tutor will be Paul Stewart, UKRSA Badminton Director and one of the UK’s top badminton stringers and coach,. He will take you through all of the racket servicing skills for badminton stringing and by the end of the day you will be able to string tennis rackets to a good standard. The course is suitable for those new to stringing, or those already stringing and who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge.
You are welcome to bring your own machine along, though there will electronic and manual machines. Let Paul know in advance. paul@badminton-coach.co.uk A familiar machine can help to grasp new skills and knowledge.
The course will be run at 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire. WA45RD. If we have a big response then we will move to the nearby David Lloyd Club.
Course starts at 9.30am and finishes at 5.00pm.
Course fee of £199 includes one years UKRSA membership which allows you to access the UKRSA Technical Forum where you will be able to chat about rackets and strings and no matter what problem you may come across, someone there has already got the answer! Free string/grip package worth £50. Plus UKRSA members have access to lots of product discounts from many brands.
Food – Bring along a packed lunch, tea/coffee etc will be provided.
Covid – Restrictions now eased off, but you may wear a mask if you wish throughout the day. All of the equipment and materials will have been cleansed in advance.
You may bring along your own rackets to work on if you wish and if time allows. There is so much to cover apart from the actual stringing. Gripping by itself can be a real skill!
Certification will be awarded at the end of the day if the right level of skills and knowledge is achieved.
You will have a wonderful day of learning, something to look back on in years to come.

WARRINGTON - BADMINTON STRINGER course 5th July 2022
2022-07-05 | 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire. WA45RD., 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA45RD, United Kingdom
Your course tutor will be Paul Stewart, one of the UK’s top badminton stringers and coach,. He will take you through all of the racket servicing skills for badminton stringing and by the end of the two days you will be able to string tennis rackets to a good standard. The course is suitable for those new to stringing, or those already stringing and who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge.
You are welcome to bring your own machine along, though we will have electronic and manual machines. Let Liam know in advance. liam@ukrsa.com A familiar machine can help to grasp new skills and knowledge.
The course will be run at 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire. WA45RD. If we have a big response then we will move to the nearby David Lloyd Club.
Course starts at 9.30am and finishes at 5.00pm.
Course fee of £199 includes one years UKRSA membership which allows you to access the UKRSA Technical Forum where you will be able to chat about rackets and strings and no matter what problem you may come across, someone there has already got the answer! Free string/grip package worth £50. Plus UKRSA members have access to lots of product discounts from many brands.
Food – Bring along a packed lunch, tea/coffee etc will be provided.
Covid – Restrictions now eased off, but you may wear a mask if you wish throughout the day. All of the equipment and materials will have been cleansed in advance.
You may bring along your own rackets to work on if you wish and if time allows. There is so much to cover apart from the actual stringing. Gripping by itself can be a real skill!
Certification will be awarded at the end of the day if the right level of skills and knowledge is achieved.
You will have a wonderful day of learning, something to look back on in years to come.

WARRINGTON - Professional Stringer course July 4th & 5th 2022
2022-07-04 09:30 - 2022-07-05 17:00 | 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire. WA45RD., 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA45RD, United Kingdom
Your course tutors will be Liam Nolan, UKRSA Technical Director & Founder and Paul Stewart, one of the UK’s top badminton stringers and coach,. We will take you through all of the racket servicing skills and by the end of the two days you will be able to string rackets to a high standard. The course is suitable for those new to stringing, or those already stringing and who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge.
You are welcome to bring your own machine along if you wish, just let Liam know in advance. liam@ukrsa.com A familiar machine can help to grasp new skills and knowledge.
If we have up to four on the course then it will be run at 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire. WA45RD. Any more and we will switch to the nearby David Lloyd Club.
Course starts at 9.30am and finishes at 5.00pm each day.
Course fee of £299 includes one years UKRSA membership which allows you to access the UKRSA Technical Forum where you will be able to chat about rackets and strings and no matter what problem you may come across, someone there has already got the answer! Free string/grip package worth £50. Plus UKRSA members have access to lots of product discounts from many brands.
Food – Bring along a packed lunch, tea/coffee etc will be provided.
Covid – Restrictions now eased off, but you may wear a mask if you wish throughout the day. All of the equipment and materials will have been cleansed in advance.
You may bring along your own rackets to work on if you wish and if time allows. There is so much to cover apart from the actual stringing. Gripping by itself can be a real skill!
Certification will be awarded at the end of the day if the right level of skills and knowledge is achieved.
You will have a wonderful two days of learning, something to look back on in years to come.

WARRINGTON - TENNIS STRINGER course 4th July 2022
2022-07-04 | 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire. WA45RD., 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA45RD, United Kingdom
Your course tutors will be Liam Nolan, UKRSA Technical Director & Founder and Paul Stewart, one of the UK’s top badminton stringers and coach,. We will take you through all of the racket servicing skills for tennis stringing and by the end of the two days you will be able to string tennis rackets to a good standard. The course is suitable for those new to stringing, or those already stringing and who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge.
You are welcome to bring your own machine along, though we will have electronic and manual machines. Let Liam know in advance. liam@ukrsa.com A familiar machine can help to grasp new skills and knowledge.
The course will be run at 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire. WA45RD. If we have a big response then we will move to the nearby David Lloyd Club.
Course starts at 9.30am and finishes at 5.00pm.
Course fee of £199 includes one years UKRSA membership which allows you to access the UKRSA Technical Forum where you will be able to chat about rackets and strings and no matter what problem you may come across, someone there has already got the answer! Free string/grip package worth £50. Plus UKRSA members have access to lots of product discounts from many brands.
Food – Bring along a packed lunch, tea/coffee etc will be provided.
Covid – Restrictions now eased off, but you may wear a mask if you wish throughout the day. All of the equipment and materials will have been cleansed in advance.
You may bring along your own rackets to work on if you wish and if time allows. There is so much to cover apart from the actual stringing. Gripping by itself can be a real skill!
Certification will be awarded at the end of the day if the right level of skills and knowledge is achieved.
You will have a wonderful two days of learning, something to look back on in years to come.

WARRINGTON - SQUASH STRINGER course 4th July 2022
2022-07-04 | 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire. WA45RD., 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA45RD, United Kingdom
Your course tutors will be Liam Nolan, UKRSA Technical Director/squash coach and Paul Stewart, one of the UK’s top badminton stringers and coach,. We will take you through all of the racket servicing skills for squash racket stringing and by the end of the two days you will be able to string squash rackets to a good standard. The course is suitable for those new to stringing, or those already stringing and who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge and gain the certification.
You are welcome to bring your own machine along, though we will have electronic and manual machines. Let Liam know in advance. liam@ukrsa.com A familiar machine can help to grasp new skills and knowledge.
The course will be run at 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire. WA45RD. If we have a big response then we will move to the nearby David Lloyd Club.
Course starts at 9.30am and finishes at 5.00pm.
Course fee of £199 includes one years UKRSA membership which allows you to access the UKRSA Technical Forum where you will be able to chat about rackets and strings and no matter what problem you may come across, someone there has already got the answer! Free string/grip package worth £50. Plus UKRSA members have access to lots of product discounts from many brands.
Food – Bring along a packed lunch, tea/coffee etc will be provided.
Covid – Restrictions now eased off, but you may wear a mask if you wish throughout the day. All of the equipment and materials will have been cleansed in advance.
You may bring along your own rackets to work on if you wish and if time allows. There is so much to cover apart from the actual stringing. Gripping by itself can be a real skill!
Certification will be awarded at the end of the day if the right level of skills and knowledge is achieved.
You will have a wonderful two days of learning, something to look back on in years to come.

FULL - LONDON - Tennis Stringer one-day course Wednesday 22nd June 2022
2022-06-22 | https://www.sheenltsc.co.uk/, 1 Parklands Close, London, SW147EH, United Kingdom
We can run another similar course in London at short notice, please email liam@ukrsa.com
Good to be resuming the training courses again, this time at a really good club.https://www.sheenltsc.co.uk/ 1 Parklands Close London SW147EH
9.30am through to 5.30pm. Usual club facilities for refreshments, but perhaps bring your own food.
I will be your tutor for the day. We will have a selection of stringing machines, mostly electronic. The course is ideal for those new to stringing or those already stringing who wish to increase their skills and knowledge, plus achieve the certification by the end of the busy day.
You can bring along your own rackets to work on if you wish, we may have time and opportunity for them. Though I will have a comprehensive assortment of rackets, strings, tools and machines. All you need is pen and paper plus a large box of ENTHUSIASM!
Dunlop Sports is now working with the UKRSA to support the training courses and other events, plus supply tournament stringing teams, so you will have some free strings and grips courtesy of Dunlop. If you need more information re the course, drop me a message on liam@ukrsa.com
The Aim of the course is to impart the skills and knowledge needed to service a racket to a professional standard. Apart from the actual stringing we will be looking at stenciling, understanding the different string types, selection of string and tension for varying needs of players, Tennis Elbow considerations, overcoming problems, setting up a stringing business and even getting involved in tournament stringing.
Our sponsors provide discounts on all stringing equipment to UKRSA members. You will receive a years UKRSA membership as part of your course fee and also access to the very helpful Technical Forum.
Liam Nolan – UKRSA Technical Director & Founder, USRSA Master Racket Technician. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5BvZP5lNBM

One-Day BADMINTON STRINGER course - Warrington - 22nd May 2022
2022-05-22 | 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire. WA45RD., 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA45RD, United Kingdom
Your course tutor for the busy day will be Paul Stewart, one of the UK’s top badminton stringers and coach,. He will take you through all of the racket servicing skills and by the end of the day you should be able to string rackets to a high standard. The course is suitable for those new to stringing, or those already stringing and who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge. Paul is the UKRSA Badminton “Guru” and his experience and vast knowledge is legendary.
You may bring your own machine along if you wish, just let Paul know in advance. A familiar machine can help to grasp new skills and knowledge.
The course will be run at 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire. WA45RD.
Course starts at 9.30am and finishes at 5.30pm.
Course fee of £199 includes one years UKRSA membership which allows you to access the UKRSA Technical Forum where you will be able to chat about rackets and strings and no matter what problem you may come across, someone there has already got the answer! Plus UKRSA members have access to lots of product discounts from many brands.
Food – Bring along a packed lunch, tea/coffee etc will be provided.
Covid – Restrictions now eased off, but you may wear a mask if you wish throughout the day. All of the equipment and materials will have been cleansed in advance.
You may bring along your own rackets to work on if you want and if time allows. There is so much to cover apart from the actual stringing. Gripping by itself can be a real skill!
Certification will be awarded at the end of the day if the right level of skills and knowledge is achieved.
You will have a wonderful day, something to look back on in years to come.

Postponed - LINCOLNSHIRE - TENNIS/SQUASH STRINGER course. 7th May 2022
2022-05-07 | Metheringham Squash Club, Fen Road, Metheringham, Lincoln LN4 3AA, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN43AA, United Kingdom
Postponed until around July, email liam@ukrsa.com for details.
Metheringham Squash Club – https://megsquash.co.uk/
Fen Road, Metheringham, Lincoln LN4 3AA. Telephone: tel:01526 320002 (After 7pm during bar opening times)
Its been a few years since we last ran a course at this great club. This time round its a one-day Tennis Stringer OR Squash Stringer course. We will be covering all aspects of racket servicing across tennis and squash, suitable for both those new to stringing or those already stringing who may wish to upgrade their skills and knowledge, perhaps tennis coaches aiming to achieve 6 CPD points. Ages 12yrs to 112yrs! You can focus entirely on either tennis or squash.
We are located on a squash court, so plenty of room, refreshments provided, please bring your own food. Your tutor for this course is Liam nolan, UKRSA Technical Director & Founder who is also a squash coach who has played many matches on the court! Resident club stringer and British Open stringer Neil Gridley will also be instructing.
Those already stringing may wish to bring along their own machine to use. We can then get it checked out, tensioning calibrated etc. You can bring along some rackets to restring if you wish as we may have enough time. Certification will be awarded at the end of the day providing there has been sufficient skills and knowledge gained.
The aim of the course is to get course members able to do all general servicing tasks such as stringing, regripping, stencilling, “problem rackets” and have a good understanding of ball and string dynamics.
Course fee includes free strings and grips, UKRSA years membership so that you can access the various company offers and the excellent Technical Forum where there is a solution to every problem. Any questions please email Liam on liam@ukrsa.com

Professional Stringer course - Lewes - 1st & 2nd May 2022
2022-05-01 09:30 - 2022-05-02 17:00 | https://www.southdownsportsclub.co.uk/, Cockshut Road, Lewes, Sussex, BN7 3PR, United Kingdom
The beautiful South Down Sports Club near Lewes will be the venue for a two – day course covering all aspects of racket servicing for Tennis, Squash and Badminton. Suitable for all abilities, whether an absolute beginner to stringing or an experienced stringer wishing to upgrade skills and knowledge, plus achieve the certification. https://www.southdownsportsclub.co.uk/
All equipment supplied, you will just need your enthusiasm, pen and paper. Those with a stringing machine may wish to bring it along to work on by prior arrangement with tutor Steve Bloomfield. Coaches wishing to gain the 12 CPD points need to apply direct to the LTA after successful completion of the course. You may bring along some rackets to work on if you wish but please clean thoroughly first. Covid – masks not required but can be worn throughout if wished. We will be using a squash court, so plenty of space to work in. Certification awarded at the end of the course if sufficient progress made.
All racket servicing skills will be covered – Types of strings, why strings break, how strings perform on ball impact, stringing patterns, types of rackets, problem rackets, overcoming problems, stringing for players with specific needs, stencilling, re-gripping, setting up a stringing business and lots more.
Time – Course starts at 9.30am and finishes at 5pm each day.
Food – The club has its own cafe which is open on the Sunday, but closed on the Monday. We will have a kettle, coffee/tea making facilities etc but please bring your own food for the day.
Tutor – Steve Bloomfield UKRSA Professional Stringer, USRSA Master Racket Technician, UKRSA Tournament Stringer, UKRSA course tutor.

SOLIHULL - Professional Stringer course 26th & 27th April 2022
2022-04-26 09:30 - 2022-04-27 16:30 | Solihull Arden Club, Sharmans Cross Road, Solihull, B911RG
https://www.solihullarden.co.uk/where-to-find-us/
Its been a while since we last ran a course in Solihull and now we are pleased to announce a return! The Solihull Arden Club was founded back in 1873. Ideal for both beginners (and those already stringing) wishing to learn the skills of racket servicing across all racket sports. We will have electronic and manual machines for you to use. All materials provided. You may bring along your own racket to work on if there is time. 9.30am start and 4.30pm finish both days. Your tutor will be Liam Nolan UKRSA Technical Director and former Wimbledon Head Stringer. The club has excellent facilities. Tennis coaches will appreciate the six CPD points per day of the course. These should be applied for direct to the LTA after the course.
Covid – masks are not required, but you may wear one if you wish.
You can “click & book” on the site or contact Liam at liam@ukrsa.com direct, plus ask as many questions as you wish. There is no actual Test at the end. Provided you have worked hard and achieved a reasonable level of skills and knowledge then you can expect to receive your certification at the end of the course. If not then you may attend another similar course again for half price. It will be a friendly but busy two days. You should end up being capable of restringing rackets to a professional standard, plus regripping and other general racket servicing tasks.

Squash Stringer Course - Oxshott Surrey - 24 April
2022-04-24 09:00 - 16:30 | Oxshott Village Sports Club, Steels Lane, Oxshott, Surrey, KT22 0RF, United Kingdom
*Please note, date of course not yet confirmed and may be subject to change*
Located in the beautiful area of Oxshott in Surrey lies the Oxshott Village Sports Club.
Oxshott Village Sports Club (ovsc.co.uk)
This course will cover squash stringing and other associated skills.
It’s aimed primarily at those wishing to learn how to string to a high standard or to those already stringing who wish to upgrade skills and knowledge whilst earning a certification.
We start at 9am and finish by 4:30pm. Maximum of 4 course members so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Electronic stringing machines will be provided but attendees are welcome to bring their own machines – just let me know please.
Course fee of £199.00 includes one year UKRSA membership which gets you access to our technical forum and also the benefit from some great product discounts for members. So you will soon start to recover that course fee!
Pre-course technical information will be emailed to course members beforehand.
Tea, coffee, some snacks and water will be provided. A small shop is located nearby but it is suggested to bring a packed lunch.
Bookings are not yet available but to register your interest or to ask any questions, please contact me at paul@ukrsa.com.

NORWICH - Tennis Stringer or Squash Stringer course Thurs 21st April 2022
2022-04-21 | UKRSA HQ & Training Centre, 51 Proctor Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR67PG, United Kingdom
Good to be resuming the courses in Norwich again, this time in the new UKRSA HQ garden office and and we start off with either a TENNIS STRINGER or SQUASH STRINGER course over one day. Course members can be absolute beginners wishing to learn the skills and knowledge of racket servicing, or perhaps those already stringing who wish to upgrade their stringing abilities and gain the certification. You can choose either tennis or squash for your particular course.
We will have a selection of electronic and manual machines for course use, but course members may bring along their own machine if they wish. Just let me know in advance. We will provide all the materials, just bring pen and paper.
We will focus on the most challenging rackets and strings so that afterwards you should have little worries. Its a 9.30am start and 5pm finish.
Food & drinks – Best to bring along your own packed lunch and drinks, though we will have a kettle and tea/coffee/cold drinks & snacks provided.
LTA CPD points – each day merits 6 points for coaches and these can be applied for after the course.
Course members will be given some free strings and grips to take away. If you wish to work on your own racket then that is usually ok.
Your tutor will be Liam Nolan UKRSA Founder & Technical Director.
Please email Liam on liam@ukrsa.com for any questions.

NORWICH - Professional Stringer course 19th & 20th April 2022
2022-04-19 09:30 - 2022-04-20 17:00 | UKRSA HQ & Training Centre, 51 Proctor Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR67PG, United Kingdom
Good to be resuming the courses in Norwich again, this time in the new UKRSA HQ garden office and and we start off with a Professional Stringer course over two days. This covers tennis, squash and badminton, course members can be absolute beginners wishing to learn the skills and knowledge of racket servicing, or perhaps those already stringing who wish to upgrade their stringing abilities and gain the certification.
We will have a selection of electronic and manual machines for course use, but course members may bring along their own machine if they wish. Just let me know in advance. We will provide all the materials, just bring pen and paper.
We will focus on the most challenging rackets and strings so that afterwards you should have little worries. Its a 9.30am start and 5pm finish each day.
Food & drinks – Best to bring along your own packed lunch and drinks, though we will have a kettle and tea/coffee/cold drinks & snacks provided.
LTA CPD points – each day merits 6 points for coaches and these can be applied for after the course.
Course members will be given some free strings and grips to take away. If you wish to work on your own racket then that is usually ok.
Your tutor will be Liam Nolan UKRSA Founder & Technical Director.
Please email Liam on liam@ukrsa.com for any questions.

SCOTLAND - BADMINTON STRINGER - One-Day course 21st February 2022 Burntisland, Fife
2022-02-21 | Unity Hall, Links Place, Burntisland, Fife, KY39DY
Unity Hall, Links Place
Burntisland, Fife, KY3 9DY
Good to be resuming the courses in Scotland and we start off with a BADMINTON STRINGER course. This covers just Badminton stringing and other associated skills. Course members can be absolute beginners wishing to learn the skills and knowledge of racket servicing, or perhaps those already stringing who wish to upgrade their stringing abilities and gain the certification.
We will have a selection of electronic and manual machines for course use, but course members may bring along their own machine if they wish. Just let me know in advance. We will provide all the materials, just bring pen and paper. Covid is still around, so we will be working with that threat in mind, everything will have been cleansed and sanitised before the course and you may use a mask if you wish. Proof of double vaccination and booster is required.
We will focus on the most challenging rackets and strings so that afterwards you should have little worries. Its a 9am start and 4.30pm finish. We will be using a squash court, ideal for our needs but please wear trainers and not hob nailed boots!
Food & drinks – Best for you to bring along your own food and drinks.
Course members will be given some free strings and grips to take away. If you wish to work on your own racket then that is usually ok if we have the time.
Your tutors will be Liam Nolan UKRSA Founder & Technical Director and Hugh Alexander, Scotland Training Manager.
Please email Liam on liam@ukrsa.com for any questions.

SCOTLAND - SQUASH STRINGER one-day course 21st February 2022 Burntisland, Fife
2022-02-21 | Unity Hall, Links Place, Burntisland, Fife, KY39DY
Unity Hall, Links Place
Burntisland, Fife, KY3 9DY
Good to be resuming the courses in Scotland and we start off with a SQUASH STRINGER course. This covers just squash stringing and other associated skills. Course members can be absolute beginners wishing to learn the skills and knowledge of racket servicing, or perhaps those already stringing who wish to upgrade their stringing abilities and gain the certification.
We will have a selection of electronic and manual machines for course use, but course members may bring along their own machine if they wish. Just let me know in advance. We will provide all the materials, just bring pen and paper. Covid is still around, so we will be working with that threat in mind, everything will have been cleansed and sanitised before the course and you may use a mask if you wish. Covid – Please bring proof of double vaccination and booster.
We will focus on the most challenging rackets and strings so that afterwards you should have little worries. Its a 9am start and 4.30pm finish. We will be using a squash court, ideal for our needs but please wear trainers and not hob nailed boots!
Food & drinks – Best to bring along your own food and drinks.
Course members will be given some free strings and grips to take away. If you wish to work on your own racket then that is usually ok if we have the time.
Your tutors will be Liam Nolan UKRSA Founder & Technical Director and Hugh Alexander, Scotland Training Manager.
Please email Liam on liam@ukrsa.com for any questions.

SCOTLAND - Tennis Stringer one-day course Burntisland, Fife. 21st February 2022
2022-02-21 | Unity Hall, Links Place, Burntisland, Fife, KY39DY
Unity Hall, Links Place
Burntisland, Fife, KY3 9DY
Good to be resuming the courses in Scotland and we start off with a TENNIS STRINGER course. This covers just tennis stringing and other associated skills. Course members can be absolute beginners wishing to learn the skills and knowledge of racket servicing, or perhaps those already stringing who wish to upgrade their stringing abilities and gain the certification.
We will have a selection of electronic and manual machines for course use, but course members may bring along their own machine if they wish. Just let me know in advance. We will provide all the materials, just bring pen and paper. Covid is still around, so we will be working with that threat in mind, everything will have been cleansed and sanitised before the course and you may use a mask if you wish. You will need to show evidence of double vaccination and booster.
We will focus on the most challenging rackets and strings so that afterwards you should have little worries. Its a 9am start and 4.30pm finish. We will be using a squash court, ideal for our needs but please wear trainers and not hob nailed boots!
Food & drinks – Best to bring along your own food and drinks.
Course members will be given some free strings and grips to take away. If you wish to work on your own racket then that is usually ok if we have the time.
Your tutors will be Liam Nolan UKRSA Founder & Technical Director and Hugh Alexander, Scotland Training Manager.
Please email Liam on liam@ukrsa.com for any questions.

Tennis Stringer or Squash Stringing Course - Wimbledon, Surrey
2021-12-05 09:00 - 17:00 | Wimbledon Lakeside, Church Road, Wimbledon, Surrey, SW19 5AG, United Kingdom
Course now fully booked. Please contact us if any questions
Nestled in the beautiful SW19 area is The Wimbledon Club, also known as Lakeside.
Situated opposite the All England Lawn Tennis Club, this is an iconic venue to run a stringing course.
This is a One-Day practical course covering all racket servicing skills.
Topics will include racket constructions, string types/properties, effects of varying tensions, relationship between string and ball, string bed stiffness and string durability.
Frame examination prior to restringing, grommet repairs, string selection, tension considerations, weaving techniques and correct use of machine turntable and pulling mechanism.
Information offered on how to set up a successful stringing business. Certification awarded at end of course if sufficient skills and knowledge have been demonstrated. All materials, rackets, strings and machines will be provided but let us know if bringing a machine. Pre-course technical information will be sent. Each course member will receive a string & grip package.
Plenty of parking is available and refreshments will be available to purchase at the club catering facilities. It is suggested to bring a packed lunch or purchase lunch on the day.
Upon arrival, please make your way to the garden room which is situated on the ground floor overlooking the cricket field.
Course cost: £199
Tickets are now available! If you find no tickets are available, please do contact us via the website,

TENNIS or SQUASH STRINGER one-day course at Putney LTC on November 1st 2021
2021-11-01 09:30 - 17:30 | Putney LTC Balmuir Gardens, London SW15 6NG, Balmuir Gardens, London, SW156NG, United Kingdom
We will be running a one-day course for either Tennis OR Squash on Monday 1st November 2021 at Putney LTC Balmuir Gardens, London SW156NG. You can choose to focus on one sport if you wish. 9.30 am through to 5.30pm and covering all aspects of racket servicing. Your tutor will be Liam Nolan Jnr who is an experienced tournament stringer and professional coach. Its an active hands-on day of learning and at the end of the day certification will be presented if the right levels of skills have been achieved. All materials and equipment will be provided. Those already stringing and who wish to attend to gain the certification may bring along their own machine if they wish, though please arrange in advance. Pen and paper is always handy, you can bring along some rackets to work on if you wish as we may be able to include them on the day. However these must be cleaned in advance and grips removed if possible.
this course is suitable for both those new to stringing and those already stringing and wishing to gain the certification or to advance their skills.
Machines – You will be able to work on either manual or electronic machines.
Covid – We must always remain vigilant and so all equipment and materials will be cleansed thoroughly before the course. You may wear a face mask if you wish, though its now optional.
Topics will include – Health & Safety – Stringing Patterns – UKRSA RTW Pattern – String & Frame Technologies – Tension Selection – Grommet trip Replacement – Marketing Your Skills – Machine Tension Calibration & Maintenance – Knots – Tennis Elbow Considerations – Tools & Their Uses – Getting Out Of Jail – Equalising Mains Tension – Regripping – Handle Resizing – Tubing Damaged Grommets – single Grommets – Understanding Why Strings Break.

TENNIS or SQUASH STRINGER course at Putney LTC London 1st October 2021
2021-10-01 09:30 - 17:30 | Putney LTC Balmuir Gardens, London SW15 6NG, Balmuir Gardens, London, SW156NG, United Kingdom
We will be running a one-day course for either Tennis OR Squash on Friday 1st October 2021 at Putney LTC Balmuir Gardens, London SW156NG. You can choose to focus on one sport if you wish. 9.30 am through to 5.30pm and covering all aspects of racket servicing. Your tutor will be Liam Nolan Jnr who is an experienced tournament stringer and professional coach. Its an active hands-on day of learning and at the end of the day certification will be presented if the right levels of skills have been achieved. All materials and equipment will be provided. Those already stringing and who wish to attend to gain the certification may bring along their own machine if they wish, though please arrange in advance. Pen and paper is always handy, you can bring along some rackets to work on if you wish as we may be able to include them on the day. However these must be cleaned in advance and grips removed if possible.
this course is suitable for both those new to stringing and those already stringing and wishing to gain the certification or to advance their skills.
Machines – You will be able to work on either manual or electronic machines.
Covid – We must always remain vigilant and so all equipment and materials will be cleansed thoroughly before the course. You may wear a face mask if you wish, though its now optional.
Topics will include – Health & Safety – Stringing Patterns – UKRSA RTW Pattern – String & Frame Technologies – Tension Selection – Grommet trip Replacement – Marketing Your Skills – Machine Tension Calibration & Maintenance – Knots – Tennis Elbow Considerations – Tools & Their Uses – Getting Out Of Jail – Equalising Mains Tension – Regripping – Handle Resizing – Tubing Damaged Grommets – single Grommets – Understanding Why Strings Break.

Tennis/Squash Stringer course & Professional Stringer Assessment 23rd September 2021
2021-09-23 | UKRSA HQ & Training Centre, 51 Proctor Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR67PG, United Kingdom
Tennis or Squash Stringer course on Thursday 23rd in Hemswell, Lincolnshire. I will be the tutor, small course starting at 9.30am and working through to around 5.30pm. Suitable for beginners of those wishing to improve their skills and knowledge. Cost is £199, contact me on liam@ukrsa.com for more details. Certification at the end of the day if the levels have been achieved. Nothing needed, I will have a range of 3 electronic machines and one manual machine. For experienced stringers wishing to be assessed for the higher level Professional Stringer award, this is also an excellent opportunity. Covid aware activity throughout. No mask is needed, though you may wear one if you wish. Address – The Old Chapel, 14A Weldon Road, Hemswell. Lincs DN215UG, Liam UKRSA Technical Director, Master Racket Technician USRSA

TENNIS or SQUASH STRINGER one-day course @Putney LTC London 1st September 2021
2021-09-01 09:30 - 17:30 | Putney LTC Balmuir Gardens, London SW15 6NG, Balmuir Gardens, London, SW156NG, United Kingdom
We will be running a one-day course for either Tennis OR Squash on Friday 1st September 2021 at Putney LTC Balmuir Gardens, London SW156NG. You can choose to focus on one sport if you wish. 9.30 am through to 5.30pm and covering all aspects of racket servicing. Your tutor will be Liam Nolan Jnr who is an experienced tournament stringer and professional coach. Its an active hands-on day of learning and at the end of the day certification will be presented if the right levels of skills have been achieved. All materials and equipment will be provided. Those already stringing and who wish to attend to gain the certification may bring along their own machine if they wish, though please arrange in advance. Pen and paper is always handy, you can bring along some rackets to work on if you wish as we may be able to include them on the day. However these must be cleaned in advance and grips removed if possible.
this course is suitable for both those new to stringing and those already stringing and wishing to gain the certification or to advance their skills.
Machines – You will be able to work on either manual or electronic machines.
Covid – We must always remain vigilant and so all equipment and materials will be cleansed thoroughly before the course. You may wear a face mask if you wish, though its now optional.
Topics will include – Health & Safety – Stringing Patterns – UKRSA RTW Pattern – String & Frame Technologies – Tension Selection – Grommet trip Replacement – Marketing Your Skills – Machine Tension Calibration & Maintenance – Knots – Tennis Elbow Considerations – Tools & Their Uses – Getting Out Of Jail – Equalising Mains Tension – Regripping – Handle Resizing – Tubing Damaged Grommets – single Grommets – Understanding Why Strings Break.

NOW FULL - Squash Stringer course Lewes, Sussex Sun 29th August 2021
2021-08-29 | https://www.southdownsportsclub.co.uk/, Cockshut Road, Lewes, Sussex, BN7 3PR, United Kingdom
The beautiful South Down Sports Club near Lewes will be the venue for a one-day course covering all aspects of racket servicing for Squash. Suitable for all abilities, whether an absolute beginner to stringing or an experienced stringer wishing to upgrade skills and knowledge. https://www.southdownsportsclub.co.uk/
All equipment supplied, all you will need is your enthusiasm, pen and paper. Those with a stringing machine may wish to bring it along to work on by prior arrangement with Liam Nolan. You may bring along some rackets to work on if you wish, though as for ALL the equipment used on the day, the rackets will need to be cleaned thoroughly before handing. Covid restriction will be in force, masks not required but can be worn throughout if wished. We will be using a squash court, so plenty of space to work in. Certification awarded at the end of the day if sufficient progress made.
All racket servicing skills will be covered – Types of strings, why strings break, how strings perform on ball impact, stringing patterns, types of rackets, problem rackets, overcoming problems, stringing for players with specific needs, stencilling, re-gripping, setting up a stringing business and lots more.
Time – Course starts at 9.30am and finishes at 5pm.
Food – The club has its own cafe.
Tutors – Liam Nolan and Steve Bloomfield

Kingsley Indoor Tennis Centre, Bordon GU35 9NG - SQUASH STRINGER course 27th June
2021-06-27 | https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/KingsleyIndoorTennisCentre, Main Road, Kingsley, Bordon, GU359NG, United Kingdom
The Kingsley Indoor Tennis Centre Main Road, Kingsley, Bordon https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/KingsleyTennisCentre will be the venue yet again for another SQUASH STRINGER course on Sunday 27th June 2021. 9.30am to 5.30pm. Tutors will be Liam Nolan and Charlie Prince. Max of 6 course members, grab your place by emailing Liam on liam@ukrsa.com. Cost £199.00. Suitable for all standards, from beginner to experienced stringers wishing to achieve the certification. This will be an enjoyable but busy day of racket servicing. Course members may bring along their own rackets to work on if they wish. Manual and electronic machines will be in use. All materials supplied.
Liam Nolan – UKRSA Founder and Technical Director.
