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BURNTISLAND (FIFE) - One-Day Tennis Stringer or Squash Stringer course 10th December 2022 ‘POSTPONED UNTIL EARLY 2023, NEW DATES TO BE ADVISED’
2022-12-10 | Unity Hall, Links Place Burntisland, Fife, KY3 9DY, Unity Hall, Links Place, Burntisland, Fife, KY3 9DY, United Kingdom
The Unity Hall, Burntisland, Fife will be the venue for a selection of racket servicing courses. Suitable for all abilities, whether an absolute beginner to stringing or an experienced stringer wishing to upgrade skills and knowledge, plus achieve the certification. Unity Hall, Links Place Burntisland, Fife, KY3 9DY
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 5 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.
Certification awarded at the end of the course if sufficient progress made.
This course will cover EITHER Tennis or Squash. The next day is day 2 of the Professional Stringer course at the same venue, which covers all racket sports and you may wish to book onto that instead if you need to be trained across all racket sports.
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, stenciling, re-gripping, setting up a stringing business and lots more.
Time – Course starts at 9.30am and finishes at 5pm each day.
Food – Lots of great cafes in the Town, but you can bring along your own food. Refreshments throughout the course by way of the trusty kettle.
Tutor – David Hall UKRSA Professional Stringer, USRSA Master Racket Technician, UKRSA Tournament Stringer, UKRSA course tutor.

Phone: 01255 425943
Mobile: 07810224429
Email: david@racketsportservices.co.uk
Website: www.racketsportservices.co.uk
Address: 15 Oakleigh Road, Clacton on Sea, Essex, CO15 4PX
Shop: Frinton on Sea Lawn Tennis Club, 36 Holland Rd., Frinton on Sea, Essex, CO13 9ES

Burntisland is truly one of the most beautiful parts of the UK for courses and always a delight to return. You will want to return! Liam Nolan UKRSA Founder & Technical Director.

2023 UKRSA Workshop - Solihull LTC - Sat 11th March 2023
2022-11-26 | Solihull Arden Club, Sharmans Cross Road, Solihull, B911RG
Hi all, we have – finally – managed to arrange an excellent venue for the next UKRSA Workshop, followed next day by the Racket Customising course.
The first Workshop we ran, in Milton Keynes was a great success. It was so good for the members to be able to meet up at last, put faces to names and also learn a few things. Last time round we had the Marketing session run by Paul Stewart and I was glued to my seat as that man knows just about everything there is to know about how to make sure that your skills and knowledge are properly advertised and presented. Makes no difference whether its stringing, customising or coaching, presentation and delivery in a professional manner is the key to keeping a good customer base.
This is also your chance to chat about your stringing business and share experiences. Its a 9.15 am start with coffee and then a 4.30pm finish. There will also be an evening session to cover Tournament Stringing, led by David Hall. Anyone already involved in the tournaments or who wish to become involved, this is for you.
The Workshop will be focused on all aspects of stringing – machines, strings, grips and you will have your chance to play around on the new Dunlop 3.0 machine. A good chance to ask questions on all aspects of racket servicing. We are also looking for new course tutors, so don’t be shy! We will be running more Course Tutor training courses later on in Frinton. We will have a good natter re what YOU want from the UKRSA and whether we need to make any changes.
If you have any equipment that you wish to sell then do bring it along. I will be bringing two manual machines to sell, plus bundles of spare strings.
The cost for the day will be just £60 and this will include all refreshments, your lunch and probably enough freebies to cover your cost!
Next day is the certificated Racket Customising course and your chance to learn about how to alter a rackets weight, swingweight and balance, how to match up rackets for specs, make adjustments to handles, grips and take frames apart. We will have a selection of machines to use, including the Dunlop Swingweight and the Prince Precision Tuning Centre, plus balance boards and lead flying everywhere. Mostly it will be tennis rackets but we also want to include squash and badminton rackets. Certificates awarded at the end of the day. Cost is £199.00. 9.15am through to 5pm. To include lunch and refreshments. To pay for the Workshop or Racket Customising course you can click & pay on the website event or contact me direct to book and pay on liam@ukrsa.com
The Solihull Arden club has been chosen for its central location, excellent facilities and already a UKRSA Stringing Service in operation! https://solihullarden.co.uk/
Myself, David Hall and Paul Stewart will be welcoming you on either or both days, Liam

FULL, contact us for next course - Oxshott - Tennis Stringer/Squash Stringer/Badminton Stringer course Sunday 20th November 2022
2022-11-20 09:30 - 17:30 (Europe/London) | Oxshott Village Sports Club, Steels Lane, Oxshott, Surrey, KT22 0RF, United Kingdom
Nestled in the beautiful Surrey village of Oxshott lies the Oxshott Village Sports Club.
It’s here that we will host our very popular one day stringing course. Your tutors will be Paul Reilly and Liam Nolan.
Starts off at 9.30am and will be finished by 5.30pm. Please bring your own food and drinks although coffee, tea and biscuits will be provided.
There will be stringing machines provided, though if anyone wishes to bring along their own machine then let Paul or Liam know in advance. This will cover either tennis, squash or badminton 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, Squash Stringer or Badminton 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. Places are limited so book soon to avoid disappointment.

PETERSFIELD - East Hampshire - Date to be arranged in January 2023 - contact liam@ukrsa.com if interested
2022-11-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Framework UK Unit 18A, Buriton Business Park, Mapledurham Lane, Weston, Petersfield GU32 3NJ, Unit 18A Buriton Business Park, Mapledurham Lane, Weston, Petersfield, East Hampshire, GU323NJ, United Kingdom
This will be a small course for up to two people at the Framework UK HQ in Petersfield. Tutor will be Liam Nolan UKRSA Founder & Technical Director. Cost £199.00
It will be a busy but enjoyable day of racket servicing, looking at a wide range of rackets, strings and ways to handle all of the routine servicing tasks such as stringing, re-gripping, stenciling, mistakes to avoid, different stringing machines and tools, how to set up a small stringing business etc.
The course is suitable for complete beginners or those already stringing who wish to upgrade their skills and knowledge, perhaps get the CPD coaching credits and also the certification.
Bring a packed lunch for yourself, I can provide tea, coffee, water throughout the day. If all goes well then you will receive your signed certificate at the end of the day. You can bring along your own machine if you have one, plus your own rackets to work on if you wish. Course fee includes one years UKRSA membership and access to the Technical Forum within the website, plus many discounts on stringing materials.
Course starts at 9.30am and finishes by 5.30pm. For more information liam@ukrsa.com

DARLINGTON - Date to be arranged for January - contact liam@ukrsa.com if interested
2022-11-15 08:00 - 17:00 | DUNLOP INTERNATIONAL EUROPE LTD, Lingfield House, Lingfield Point, DARLINGTON, DL1 1RW, Lingfield House, Darlington, DL11RW, United Kingdom
This will be a small course for up to two people at the Dunlop HQ in Darlington. Tutor will be Liam Nolan UKRSA Founder & Technical Director. Cost will be £199.00
It will be a busy but enjoyable day of racket servicing, looking at a wide range of rackets, strings and ways to handle all of the routine servicing tasks such as stringing, re-gripping, stenciling, mistakes to avoid, different stringing machines and tools, how to set up a small stringing business etc.
The course is suitable for complete beginners or those already stringing who wish to upgrade their skills and knowledge, perhaps get the CPD coaching credits and also the certification.
Bring a packed lunch for yourself, I can provide tea, coffee, water throughout the day. If all goes well then you will receive your signed certificate at the end of the day. You can bring along your own machine if you have one, plus your own rackets to work on if you wish. Course fee includes one years UKRSA membership and access to the Technical Forum within the website, plus many discounts on stringing materials.
Course starts at 9.30am and finishes by 5.30pm. For more information

NORWICH - One Day Tennis Stringer (or Squash Stringer) course Monday 31st October 2022
2022-10-31 | UKRSA HQ & Training Centre, 51 Proctor Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR67PG, United Kingdom
This will be a small course for up to two people at the UKRSA HQ in Norwich and run by Liam Nolan UKRSA Founder & Technical Director. (One lady already booked in)
It will be a busy but enjoyable day of racket servicing, looking at a wide range of rackets, strings and ways to handle all of the routine servicing tasks such as stringing, re-gripping, stenciling, mistakes to avoid, different stringing machines and tools, how to set up a small stringing business etc.
The course is suitable for complete beginners or those already stringing who wish to upgrade their skills and knowledge, perhaps get the CPD coaching credits and also the certification.
Bring a packed lunch for yourself, I can provide tea, coffee, water throughout the day. If all goes well then you will receive your signed certificate at the end of the day. You can bring along your own machine if you have one, plus your own rackets to work on if you wish. Course fee includes one years UKRSA membership and access to the Technical Forum within the website, plus many discounts on stringing materials.
Course starts at 9.30am and finishes by 5.30pm. For more information

Badminton Stringer Course - October 23rd
2022-10-23 | 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire. WA45RD., 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA45RD, United Kingdom
Warrington – 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.

IRELAND - Castleknock LTC Dublin 23rd October 2022 (One-Day course) Tennis, Squash or Badminton
2022-10-23 | Castleknock LTC, Navan Road, Castleknock, Dublin 15
https://cltc.ie/site/ We have used this brilliant club in the past and are delighted to return to run the following course.
22nd – One-Day certificated course for either Tennis, Squash or Badminton.
9.30am to 5.30pm.
We will provide all of the equipment, no need to bring anything except pen and paper. Anyone with their own machine can bring it along but let me know beforehand.
Cost is £199/€222 which includes free strings to take home, product discounts from UKRSA sponsors and one years UKRSA membership which allows you access to the hugely helpful Technical Forum.
You can click&pay on the course through the website or email me on liam@ukrsa.com to pay direct into the UKRSA account and answer any questions you may have.
The course is suited to all abilities. From complete novice wanting to start off on the right foot from the very start, or for those already stringing who may wish to upgrade their skills and knowledge and also get the certification if all goes well. We will get the work done to professional standards. The UKRSA is in Partnership with Dunlop and we provide the tournament stringing teams for most of the tennis and all of the squash tournaments in the UK. You can bring along your own rackets to work on if you wish.
I will be one of your tutors for this course, working with Peter Furlong, a very knowledgeable and experienced stringer who has worked at David Cup level. Later on you may like to consider the other courses described on the UKRSA website and Peter will be running those. I will be bringing along some special packs of assorted strings to get people started in stringing. These cost €118 and are 80% discounted.
Any questions, just email me on liam@ukrsa.com

IRELAND - Rushbrooke club Cobh - 21st October 2022 Tennis/Squash/Badminton Stringer
2022-10-21 | Rushbrooke LTC, Rushbrooke, Cobh, Cork, P24E803, Ireland
Rushbrooke Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club

We have run several courses at this club over the years and this will be another I am sure. Cobh itself is a wonderful place with lots of history. The club has all the usual facilities and includes a bar so that we do not die of thirst. Its a 9.30am start and 5.30pm finish.
The UKRSA now offers one-day courses. These can be either TENNIS, SQUASH or BADMINTON. The stringing techniques are broadly similar for all racket sports though.
We will provide all of the equipment, no need to bring anything except pen and paper for notes. Anyone with their own machine can bring it along but let me know ASAP.
Cost is £199 or €236 Includes free strings selection, one years UKRSA membership which allows you access to the hugely helpful Technical Forum, plus discounts from various string companies.
The course is suited to all abilities. From complete novice wanting to start off on the right foot from the very start, or for those already stringing who may wish to upgrade their skills and knowledge and also get the certification if all goes well. We will get the work done to professional standards. The UKRSA is in Partnership with Dunlop and we provide the tournament stringing teams for most of the tennis and all of the squash tournaments in the UK. You can bring along your own rackets to work on if you wish.
I will be your tutor for this course. I started up the UKRSA back in 2002 and since then we have had over 3000 through courses of all kinds. Later on you may like to consider the other courses described on the UKRSA website. I will be bringing along some special packs of assorted strings to get people started in stringing. These cost €118 and are 80% discounted.
You can “click & pay” through the website, or contact me direct and pay into the UKRSA bank account.
Following this course, we then move up to Castleknock LTC in Dublin next day to run the one-day courses and also the two-day Professional Stringer course which covers all racket sports
Any questions, just email me on liam@ukrsa.com

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 | 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.
