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Tennis Stringer Course - Warrington, 9 February 2026
2026-02-09 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire. WA45RD., 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA45RD, United Kingdom
A one day course designed to teach you how to restring a tennis racket to a good standard. You’ll be taken through the steps of preparing a racket prior to mounting onto the stringing machine and actually restringing it. You’ll also learn about string selection, string tension guidance and much much more…
Paul Stewart is your course tutor. With over 30 years stringing experience working with beginners to International standard players.
The venue is Pau’s home. Tea and coffee will be available so all you need to bring is your lunch.
If you wish to learn on your stringing machine then please advise otherwise you will be learning on electronic stringing machines.

Badminton Stringer Course - Epsom (close to M25) - Saturday 14th February 2026
2026-02-14 09:30 - 17:00 | Ebbisham Sports Club, Epsom , Surrey KT19 8SG, Eastway, off Pound Lane, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8SG, United Kingdom
This is another opportunity to join one of our very popular Badminton specialist stringer courses based in the South of England at Ebbisham Sports Club in Epsom, Surrey.
Your course tutor will be Martin Creasey, a very experienced racket technician and current Surrey County and England Masters Badminton player. 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.
If you have your own machine, please bring it to practice on. We will check this is correctly set up for you. An electronic and manual crank machine will also be provided for those who do not yet have their own machine.
You may bring along your own rackets to work on if you wish and practice rackets and string will also be provided. There is a lot to cover and we will tailor the course according to your needs.
The Course starts at 9.30am and finishes at 5.00pm.
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. 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 a packed lunch ( there will not be time to go out for lunch)
Certification will be awarded 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.
If you are interested in a badminton stringer course in the south of England but cannot make this date, please see the list of other scheduled courses or contact the course tutor Martin Creasey .
Where possible, we will try to arrange additional courses according to the level of demand.

Badminton Stringer Course - Warrington, 15 February 2026
2026-02-15 09:00 - 17:00 | 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire. WA45RD., 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA45RD, United Kingdom
A one day course designed to teach you how to restring a badminton racket to a good standard. You’ll be taken through the steps of preparing a racket prior to mounting onto the stringing machine and actually restringing it. You’ll also learn about string selection, string tension guidance and much much more…
Paul Stewart is your course tutor. With over 30 years stringing experience working with beginners to International standard players.
The venue is Pau’s home. Tea and coffee will be available so all you need to bring is your lunch.
If you wish to learn on your stringing machine then please advise otherwise you will be learning on electronic stringing machines.

Tennis Stringer Course - Warrington, 15 February 2026
2026-02-15 09:00 - 17:00 | 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire. WA45RD., 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA45RD, United Kingdom

LONDON – TENNIS STRINGER or SQUASH STRINGER one-day course. Sunday February 22nd 2026 - Putney LTC.
2026-02-22 | Surrey
Venue – Founded in 1879, Putney Lawn Tennis Club was originally created as a tennis and archery club, located on the site of the Old Fire Station in Putney. As the popularity of the club continued to grow after the Second World War, the then Committee eventually decided to move it to a bigger plot and came upon its current home, just off Balmuir Gardens.
Course starts at 9.30am and finishes at 4.30pm, short lunch break around midday. Attracts 6 CPD points for LTA tennis coaches if sufficient progress is made.
Suitable for all abilities, from complete beginners wishing to grasp the skills and understanding around racket servicing, to those already stringing and wishing to perhaps enhance skills and knowledge to achieve the UKRSA Tennis Stringer or SQUASH STRINGER certification.
Tutor is Liam Nolan with 30 years of professional & tournament stringing experience in the UK and abroad.
Three machines and all course materials are provided.
The Aim of the course is to get course members able to restring, regrip and complete basic racket servicing skills to a good standard on TENNIS RACKETS or SQUASH RACKETS. The real learning follows afterwards through much practice and experience. Course fee includes UKRSA membership for the first year and access to the valuable Technical Forum where you can chat with other stringers.
Pre-course technical information will be emailed out in advance. No “final exam” instead there is continual assessment of competence and effort. If all goes well, the certificates will be awarded at the end of the day.
Food and drinks usually available from the club bar, but feel free to bring your own if you wish. No car parking provided within the club grounds, so do allow some extra time to park up on nearby roads.

Tennis Stringer Course - Warrington, 1 March 2026
2026-03-01 09:00 - 2026-04-15 17:00 | 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire. WA45RD., 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA45RD, United Kingdom

Oxshott Tennis/Squash Stringer Course – Sunday 1 March 2026
2026-03-01 09:30 - 16:30 | 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.
Home to a plethora of sports including Tennis, Squash, Padel Tennis and Racketball. It’s here that we will host our very popular one day stringing course.
The course starts promptly at 9.30am and will finish by 4:30pm, possibly earlier depending on how things progress.
It’s recommended to bring your own lunch although there is a Premier shop very nearby. Drinks will be available to purchase at the club but coffee and tea will be provided.
Stringing machines will be provided, though if anyone wishes to bring along their own machine then let Paul know in advance. This course will cover either tennis or squash and on the day it’s 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 with lots to cover. The 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.
The 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. Tennis coaches earn 6 CPD credits upon successful certification.
Places are limited so book soon to avoid disappointment. Please note that after booking your place, you will only receive a pre-course email a week or two before the course date.
Should this course be full, please contact paul@ukrsa.com to be placed on reserve or to check on the next course date.

Badminton Stringer Course - Epsom (close to M25) - Saturday 7th March 2026
2026-03-07 09:30 - 17:00 | Ebbisham Sports Club, Epsom , Surrey KT19 8SG, Eastway, off Pound Lane, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8SG, United Kingdom

LONDON – TENNIS STRINGER or SQUASH STRINGER one-day course. Sunday March 29th - Putney LTC.
2026-03-29 | Surrey

LINCOLN - TENNIS STRINGER - one-day certificated course on Sat 4th April
2026-04-04 | 30 Malton Road, North Hykeham, Lincolnshire LN68HR, 30 Malton Road, North Hykeham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN68HR, United Kingdom
30 Malton Road, North Hykeham, Lincoln LN68HR
TENNIS STRINGER Certificated one-day courses on Sat 7th February. 9.30am to 5pm. Prince 6000 electronic machine, RAB StringMaster 1000 manual machine & Prince Neos 1500 manual machine.
Suitable for those new to racket stringing, or experienced stringers wishing to upgrade skills and knowledge and achieve the certification by the end of the course. All ages. £299.00
Courtesy refreshments, please bring a packed lunch, ample parking, Forum shopping Centre is just 3 mins walk away. All course materials provided.
We will go through all of the skills and knowledge around racket servicing – types of strings – causes of string breakage – choosing the right string type, gauge and tension – weaving techniques – stringing patterns explained – avoiding common problems – tools and their uses – re-gripping – stencilling – bring along your own rackets to work on if you wish.
If sufficient progress is achieved, certificate is presented at the end of the day. Includes one year UKRSA membership, access to Technical Forum and product discounts from our sponsors, plus FOC strings/grips.
Whether new to stringing or a seasoned stringer wishing to enhance skills and gain the certification, this will be a busy and interesting day!
SQUASH STRINGER award – For anyone wishing to focus ONLY on the Squash Stringer award, this can be arranged on the day, just let me know in advance on liam@ukrsa.com.
Liam Nolan Snr liam@ukrsa.com
UKRSA Technical Adviser
Former Wimbledon Head Stringer
UKRSA Course Tutor & Tournament Stringer

Badminton Stringer Course - Epsom (close to M25) - Saturday 18th April 2026
2026-04-18 09:30 - 17:00 | Ebbisham Sports Club, Epsom , Surrey KT19 8SG, Eastway, off Pound Lane, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8SG, United Kingdom

TENNIS STRINGER course - LINCOLN - Saturday 2nd May 2026 (midweek days also available on request)
2026-05-02 | 30 Malton Road, North Hykeham, Lincolnshire LN68HR, 30 Malton Road, North Hykeham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN68HR, United Kingdom
Suitable for those new to racket servicing or those already stringing and wishing to gain the certification and improve their range of skills and knowledge. For coaches, sports shops, players, parents, juniors through to seniors. Can also cater for SQUASH STRINGER award if preferred. Course members should be able to restring a racket to a professional standard by the end of the course – speed comes later!
ANYONE WISHING TO COMPLETE THIS ONE-DAY COURSE ON A DIFFERENT WEEKDAY OR WEEKEND PLEASE CONTACT ME DIRECT ON liam@ukrsa.com
9.30am to 5pm – course venue is 30 Malton Road, North Hykeham LN68HR Please bring a packed lunch, refreshments provided FOC.
Machines available to use – RAB Stringmaster1000 manual type, Prince NEOS manual type and PRINCE 6000 electronic type.
6 hours of learning – 6 LTA coach credits- ongoing assessment, no final test – certification awarded at end of day provided sufficient skills, knowledge and effort have been shown.
Course tutor is Liam Nolan Snr – UKRSA Founder, former Wimbledon head stringer. Just TWO places, for maximum support.
Morning session – Aims of course – Health & Safety – overview of manual and electronic stringing machines – Tools and their uses – Types and properties of strings – Reasons for strings breaking – tennis racket frame constructions – different stringing patterns – UKRSA Round The World Pattern – What happens when ball meets strings – choosing the right string, thickness and tension for the player – removing the old strings – checking racket frame for damage – mounting racket in machine – starting procedure – correct installation of main strings – Equalising dynamic tensions – Different knots and uses – Installing the crosses, conventional and 50/50 method.
Afternoon session – Review of AM session – Fitting replacement grommet strips and single grommets – Tubing damaged grommets – Replacing grips – Tennis Elbow considerations – Avoiding common stringing errors – Stringing machine maintenance and calibration – Stencilling – Marketing your skills – What to charge, where to buy machines, materials with UKRSA discounts from sponsors.
A very busy yet enjoyable day of learning or upgrading skills and knowledge. Pre-course technical information sent out in advance, post-course support information sent out next day to review progress and next steps, Technical Forum access password.
The course is there to get you started or improve on already achieved skills. You can return for FREE to any future similar course for a few hours or all day, if you need to refresh things.
Bring a notepad as its useful, but more important bring your ENTHUSIASM!
Looking forward to meeting up on this scheduled course OR another on your choice of date and time, Liam

Badminton Stringer Course - Epsom (close to M25) - Saturday 2nd May 2026
2026-05-02 09:30 - 17:00 | Ebbisham Sports Club, Epsom , Surrey KT19 8SG, Eastway, off Pound Lane, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8SG, United Kingdom

Woking Tennis/Squash Stringer Course – Sunday 3rd May 2026
2026-05-03 09:30 - 16:30 | UKRSA HQ Woking, 17 Ashwindham Court, Woking, Surrey, GU21 8AW, United Kingdom
I’ll be hosting our very popular one day stringing course at the UKRSA HQ in Woking, Surrey.
The course starts promptly at 9.30am and will finish by 4:30pm, possibly earlier depending on how things progress.
It’s recommended to bring your own lunch although there is a Co-Op shop very nearby. Coffee and tea will be provided.
Stringing machines will be provided, though if anyone wishes to bring along their own machine then let Paul know in advance. This course will cover either tennis or squash and on the day it’s 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 with lots to cover. The 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.
The 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. Tennis coaches earn 6 CPD credits upon successful certification.
Places are limited so book soon to avoid disappointment. Please note that after booking your place, you will only receive a pre-course email a week or two before the course date.
Should this course be full, please contact paul@ukrsa.com to be placed on reserve or to check on the next course date.

Tennis/Squash Stringer Course, Kirkmichael, Saturday 9th May
2026-05-09 09:30 - 16:30 | Kirkmichael Village Hall, Main Street, Blairgowrie, PH10 7NT, United Kingdom
Just up the glen from Blairgowrie, the Kirkmichael Village Hall provides a peaceful setting for our training, with ample free parking available. Tea/coffee will be provided and lunch is available from the nearby village shop/café, if required.
Come and learn how to string tennis and squash rackets easily and correctly. We’ll start promptly at 9:30 and finish at 4:30.

Badminton Stringer Course - Warrington 25 May 2026
2026-05-25 09:00 - 17:00 | 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire. WA45RD., 20 Woodbridge Close, Appleton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA45RD, United Kingdom
A one day course designed to teach you how to restring a badminton racket to a good standard. You’ll be taken through the steps of preparing a racket prior to mounting onto the stringing machine and actually restringing it. You’ll also learn about string selection, string tension guidance and much much more…
Paul Stewart is your course tutor. With over 30 years stringing experience working with beginners to International standard players.
The venue is Paul’s home. Tea and coffee will be available so all you need to bring is your lunch.
If you wish to learn on your stringing machine then please advise otherwise you will be learning on electronic stringing machines.

Badminton Stringer Course - Epsom (close to M25) - Saturday 13th June 2026
2026-06-13 09:30 - 17:00 | Ebbisham Sports Club, Epsom , Surrey KT19 8SG, Eastway, off Pound Lane, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8SG, United Kingdom

Woking Tennis/Squash Stringer Course – Sunday 14th June 2026
2026-06-14 09:30 - 16:30 | UKRSA HQ Woking, 17 Ashwindham Court, Woking, Surrey, GU21 8AW, United Kingdom

Badminton Stringer Course - Epsom (close to M25) - Saturday 11th July 2026
2026-07-11 09:30 - 17:00 | Ebbisham Sports Club, Epsom , Surrey KT19 8SG, Eastway, off Pound Lane, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8SG, United Kingdom
This is another opportunity to join one of our very popular Badminton specialist stringer courses based in the South of England at Ebbisham Sports Club in Epsom, Surrey.
Your course tutor will be Martin Creasey, a very experienced racket technician and current Surrey County and England Masters Badminton player. 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.
If you have your own machine, please bring it to practice on. We will check this is correctly set up for you. An electronic and manual crank machine will also be provided for those who do not yet have their own machine.
If you do not yet own your own machine, please discuss options with the course tutor before buying one. Many machines on the market are designed primarily for tennis and are not suitable for badminton without modification or upgrade. Recently we have seen several course attendees who have already purchased machines which are not suitable for badminton.
We will also have at least one machine available for purchase at a price significantly less than new ones.
You may bring along your own rackets to work on if you wish but please do not expect to string your competition racket at the course. Practice rackets and string will be provided. There is a lot to cover and we will tailor the course according to your needs.
The Course starts at 9.30am and finishes at 5.00pm.
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. 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 a packed lunch ( there will not be time to go out for lunch)
Certification will be awarded when the right level of skills and knowledge has been achieved.
You will have a great day of learning; something to look back on in years to come.
If you are interested in a badminton stringer course in the south of England but cannot make this date, please see the list of other scheduled courses or contact the course tutor Martin Creasey .
Where possible, we will try to arrange additional courses according to the level of demand.

Wellingborough Northants-badminton stringing course-Saturday 1 August
2026-08-01 09:30 - 17:00 | 22 Chaucer road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire NN83NL, 22 Chaucer Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN83NL, United Kingdom
One day badminton string course, start time 9-30 and finish time 5, lunch not provided, drinks are, if you have your own machine you are welcome to bring,

Badminton Stringer Course - Epsom (close to M25) - Saturday 8th August 2026
2026-08-08 09:30 - 17:00 | Ebbisham Sports Club, Epsom , Surrey KT19 8SG, Eastway, off Pound Lane, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8SG, United Kingdom
This is another opportunity to join one of our very popular Badminton specialist stringer courses based in the South of England at Ebbisham Sports Club in Epsom, Surrey.
Your course tutor will be Martin Creasey, a very experienced racket technician and current Surrey County and England Masters Badminton player. 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.
If you have your own machine, please bring it to practice on. We will check this is correctly set up for you. An electronic and manual crank machine will also be provided for those who do not yet have their own machine.
If you do not yet own your own machine, please discuss options with the course tutor before buying one. Many machines on the market are designed primarily for tennis and are not suitable for badminton without modification or upgrade. Recently we have seen several course attendees who have already purchased machines which are not suitable for badminton.
You may bring along your own rackets to work on if you wish but please do not expect to string your competition racket at the course. Practice rackets and string will be provided. There is a lot to cover and we will tailor the course content according to your needs.
The Course starts at 9.30am and finishes at 5.00pm.
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. 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 a packed lunch ( there will not be time to go out for lunch)
Certification will be awarded when the right level of skills and knowledge has been achieved.
You will have a great day of learning; something to look back on in years to come.
If you are interested in a badminton stringer course in the south of England but cannot make this date, please see the list of other scheduled courses or contact the course tutor Martin Creasey .
Where possible, we will try to arrange additional courses according to the level of demand.

Woking Tennis/Squash Stringer Course – Saturday 22nd August 2026
2026-08-22 09:30 - 16:30 | UKRSA HQ Woking, 17 Ashwindham Court, Woking, Surrey, GU21 8AW, United Kingdom

LINCOLN - TENNIS STRINGERSQUASH STRINGER course Sunday 30th August 2026 - LINCOLN
2026-08-30 | Rustons Sports Club, Newark Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN68RN, United Kingdom
Suitable for those new to racket servicing or those already stringing and wishing to gain the certification and improve their range of skills and knowledge. For coaches, sports shops, players, parents, juniors through to seniors. Course members should be able to restring a racket to a professional standard by the end of the course – speed comes later!
9.30am to 5pm – course venue is RUSTONS SPORTS CLUB – NEWARK ROAD,LINCOLN – https://www.rustonsclub.co.uk/conference-room
Machines available to use – RAB Stringmaster1000 manual type, Prince NEOS manual type and PRINCE 6000 electronic type.
6 hours of learning – 6 LTA coach credits- ongoing assessment, no final test – certification awarded at end of day provided sufficient skills, knowledge and effort have been shown.
Course tutor is Liam Nolan – UKRSA Founder, former Wimbledon head stringer, USRSA Master Racket Technician.
Club Bar will be open for drinks and food.
Morning session – Aims of course – Health & Safety – overview of manual and electronic stringing machines – Tools and their uses – Types and properties of strings – Reasons for strings breaking – tennis racket frame constructions – different stringing patterns – UKRSA Round The World Pattern – What happens when ball meets strings – choosing the right string, thickness and tension for the player – removing the old strings – checking racket frame for damage – mounting racket in machine – starting procedure – correct installation of main strings – Equalising dynamic tensions – Different knots and uses – Installing the crosses, conventional and 50/50 method.
Afternoon session – Review of AM session – Fitting replacement grommet strips and single grommets – Tubing damaged grommets – Replacing grips – Tennis Elbow considerations – Avoiding common stringing errors – Stringing machine maintenance and calibration – Stencilling – Marketing your skills – What to charge, where to buy machines, materials with UKRSA discounts from sponsors.
A very busy yet enjoyable day of learning or upgrading skills and knowledge. Pre-course technical information sent out in advance, post-course support information sent out next day to review progress and next steps, Technical Forum access.
The course is there to get you started or improve on already achieved skills. You can return for FREE to any future similar course for a few hours if you need to refresh skills.
Bring a notepad as its useful, but more important bring your ENTHUSIASM! Selection of FREE strings to take away.
Looking forward to meeting up, Liam

2026 summer Workshop - Sunday 30th August. "World Class Basics" LINCOLN - CANCELLED.
2026-08-30 | Rustons Sports Club, Newark Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN68RN, United Kingdom
Not enough members interested, so I will need to cancel. Cannot wait any longer. Perhaps too far North? We can look at running a similar Workshop down South, so if anyone interested then let Paul Reilly know. Then we can start the ball rolling. I will use the venue for a Tennis Stringer course and all income will still go towards bringing a bit of happiness to care home residents. Paul will refund your payments, Liam
https://www.rustonsclub.co.uk/conference-room
This Workshop will have something for ALL members, whether new to stringing or an experienced veteran who can share experiences, plus support a very worthy cause.
World Class Basics – We look at many of the basic racket servicing skills and how to ensure they are done to the highest standards. We all string in a different way and this is your chance to question any and all accepted methods. No use adding pretty icing if the actual cake is falling apart!
Q&A Session – Discussions from yourselves about all sorts, you are at the rockface and will have opinions about recent trends in string types, tensions, patterns, machines etc.
Marketing Your Stringing Service – We have had some excellent presentations in the past, but what works best for YOU?? I am now back in Lincolnshire but doing 95% BADMINTON as that is what is needed locally. I am aiming to get back to former numbers of squash and tennis from when I last lived here a few years back.
Different machines for different racket sports? – “Electronic better than Manual?” “Frame mounting” Certainly important for me as I am doing mostly badminton and needing to think ahead and allow good access to shared grommets at the shoulders. I am using the Prince 6000 mostly, but also have the Prince Neos that does not have shoulder support arms, plus the super RAB SM1000 that has adjustable side supports that allow clear access to the top and bottom shoulders. These and a RAB SM1000 will be set up for anyone to use.
Dunlop Swingweight machine – Will be set up for use, a chance to chat about varying frame weight, balance and swingweight, gripping.
Problem Rackets – Lets look at what gives you grey hairs.

Getting Out of Jail – When things go wrong, how can we rescue the situation? You are allowed to weep ..
Stringing Patterns – Lots to chat about here and we will be discussing badminton bottom/up, top/down, distortion? I am keen to see what happens on the Prince Neos with a badminton racket at 30lbs and without the usual side arms supports.
Presenters – This time round we do not have any as ALL proceeds go to Charity – but I am sure that we will have some of you able and willing to keep the day active and alive. The UKRSA has always been all about YOU! So this is YOUR day. That said, if anyone wishes to present for an hour or so, let me know.

Bring & Buy Any spare stuff? Come along and flog it off! I have a spare Babolat Star 3 machine that needs a complete rebuild, but no time or space left for the work, plus many similar Star Two parts and lots of bits in good condition. Needs collecting from my garage close by. £100.

Date for Workshop – SUNDAY 30th August 2026. Coffee and Intros at 9.30am
Food and refreshments available at the bar at reasonable cost.
Workshop polo shirts – I am hoping to get some cotton polo shirts in various sizes printed up, will bring them along if that happens, hopefully not too expensive for your pocket!
Cost – £40 – We will be able to hand out some strings etc from our sponsors, probably enough to cover your £40.
Where is your money going? Some of you may already know that my wife Linda is now sadly “lost” to Dementia. 100% of the profits from this Workshop will be ploughed into helping her friends in the care home down in Sussex who rarely get family visits and they will enjoy the unexpected regular supplies of flowers, chocs, good/pretty clothing, cosmetics, specs, visits/escapes to local chippy or pub and anything else that may raise eyebrows but also raise their spirits and help them through their daily struggles with dignity and respect.
PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT – Most families are affected in some way with this terrible illness, so YOUR contribution will really help. Liam

DONCASTER, S. YORKSHIRE 1 Day TENNIS/SQUASH Stringer Certificated Course 6 September 2026
2026-09-06 09:30 - 16:30 | Hilton Garden Inn, Doncaster Racecourse, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB, United Kingdom
Located within the splendour of the Hilton Garden Hotel and with views over the famous Doncaster Racecourse, the Trophy Room provides a unique place for our Tennis/Squash Stringer 1 day course.
Suitable for all abilities, from complete beginners to those already stringing and wishing to enhance skills and knowledge and to achieve the UKRSA Tennis Stringer or Squash Stringer certification.
Note you will be selecting EITHER tennis or squash for the day. Attracts 6 CPD points for LTA tennis coaches if sufficient progress is made.
Manual and electronic machines will be available for your use. If you wish to use your own machine, there is plenty of room, just let UKRSA or your tutor know beforehand so that we can accommodate you.
The course fee includes UKRSA membership for the first year and access to the valuable Technical Forum where you can chat with other stringers.
Pre-course technical information will be emailed out in advance. No “final exam”, instead there is continual assessment of competence and effort. If all goes well, the certificates will be awarded at the end of the day.
Course starts at 9.30am and finishes at 4.30pm, with a short lunch break around midday. There won’t be formal breaks as such during the morning or afternoon session, so bring a drink or snack if you might get peckish as we work and feel free to pop to the bar next door to grab a coffee anytime. If you need to step out for some fresh air for a minute to clear your head (it can be mentally draining!), that’s fine too.
It is recommended that you bring a packed lunch for when we do have a break or make appropriate arrangements. The Hotel bar and restaurant will be open, but expect Hotel prices. Just a 5 minute walk away is the excellent Whitby’s Fish And Chips Restaurant/Take Away.
Free car parking is available on site. Drive towards the barrier and it will rise automatically for you.
Your tutor for the course is Darren Moore. Darren qualified in 2009, when he travelled many miles for training, without really thinking how he was going to get his newly purchased stringing machine home in a Lotus Elise! On the day, you’re likely to see that very same machine, though sadly Darren isn’t talking about the Lotus. Although Squash is Darren’s main interest, he can be persuaded to acknowledge the existence of other racket sports!
Darren and UKRSA look forward to welcoming you on the day. Places are limited to ensure the quality of the learning experience. Just click below to book your place now.

PROFESSIONAL STRINGER course - Lincoln - Friday 11th September 2026 (extended and intensive course) ONE SPACE LEFT.
2026-09-11 | 30 Malton Road, North Hykeham, Lincolnshire LN68HR, 30 Malton Road, North Hykeham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN68HR, United Kingdom
This will be a very busy extended day of racket servicing tuition that covers Badminton, Squash and Tennis. For those who already have racket stringing experience and wishing to gain the Professional Stringer certification. The course will take place at my home – 30 Malton Road, North Hykeham, Lincoln LN68HR. Ample car parking.
Starts at 9.30am and finishes at 7.30pm. Refreshments and buffet lunch provided. Short break for lunch, 3 minutes walk from Forum Shopping Centre.
The following stringing machines will be provided;
Prince 6000 – Professional electronic machine
Prince Neos 1500 manual machine
RAB Stringmaster 1000 manual machine
All of the basic racket servicing skills will be fully covered throughout the day, so not suitable for those new to racket stringing. Certification will be presented at the end of the day if sufficient skills and knowledge are evident. Those who may not quite achieve the high standards will be invited to return at no charge, to a future stringing course to get qualified.
To soften the course fee you will be given free strings and grips to take away.
I will be your course tutor and host for the day. Former Wimbledon head stringer, Master Racket Technician and UKRSA Founder.
Contact me on liam@ukrsa.com for any more information.

DONCASTER, S. YORKSHIRE 1 Day TENNIS/SQUASH Stringer Certificated Course 4 October 2026
2026-10-04 09:30 - 16:30 | Hilton Garden Inn, Doncaster Racecourse, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB, United Kingdom

Dunfermline - Tennis/Squash Stringer Course - Saturday, 31st October
2026-10-31 09:30 - 16:30 | Queen’s Hall, Charlestown, Fife, KY11 3EG, United Kingdom
Our one-day tennis/squash stringing course will be held once again on Saturday, 31st October. This very popular course will be in the Queen’s Hall, Charlestown KY11 3EG, near Dunfermline. The course will start promptly at 9:30am and finish at 4:30pm or slightly earlier, depending on how things progress. It will be a very busy day with lots to cover. The emphasis will be on the actual stringing skills.
The course is suitable for both complete beginners who wish to start off on the right foot and for experienced stringers wishing to upgrade their skills/knowledge and achieve the certification of Tennis Stringer or Squash Stringer. In any event, you will leave able to string a racket well and with a great deal of knowledge of the wider aspects.
Stringing machines will be provided, but – if anyone wishes to bring along their own machine then please let us know in advance. This course will cover either tennis or squash and on the day it’s your choice. There is no exam – provided the right skills and knowledge are achieved by the end of the day, a certificate will be awarded.
Tea & Coffee will be provided, but it is recommended that delegates bring their own lunch. Parking is available adjacent to the Hall. The 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 the chance to get involved in tournament stringing work. Tennis coaches earn 6 CPD credits upon successful certification.
Places are limited so book soon to avoid disappointment. After booking your place, you will receive a pre-course email around 10 days before the course date.

DONCASTER, S. YORKSHIRE 1 Day TENNIS/SQUASH Stringer Certificated Course 1 November 2026
2026-11-01 09:30 - 16:30 | Hilton Garden Inn, Doncaster Racecourse, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6BB, United Kingdom

Inverness - Tennis/Squash One-day Stringing Course - Monday, 9th November
2026-11-09 09:30 - 16:30 | Charleston Academy, Kinmylies, Inverness, IV3 8ET, United Kingdom
Our one-day tennis/squash stringing course will be held once again on Monday, 9th November. This very popular course will be in the Charleston Academy Community Complex, Kinmylies, Inverness IV3 8ET. The course will start promptly at 9:30am and finish at 4:30pm or slightly earlier, depending on how things progress. It will be a very busy day with lots to cover. The emphasis will be on the actual stringing skills.
The course is suitable for both complete beginners who wish to start off on the right foot and for experienced stringers wishing to upgrade their skills/knowledge and achieve the certification of Tennis Stringer or Squash Stringer. In any event, you will leave able to string a racket well and with a great deal of knowledge of the wider aspects. Stringing machines will be provided, but – if anyone wishes to bring along their own machine then please let us know in advance. This course will cover either tennis or squash and on the day it’s your choice. There is no exam – provided the right skills and knowledge are achieved by the end of the day, a certificate will be awarded.
Tea & Coffee will be provided, but it is recommended that delegates bring their own lunch. There are also shops a short walk away. Free parking is available at the venue. The 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 the chance to get involved in tournament stringing work. Tennis coaches earn 6 CPD credits upon successful certification.
Places are limited so book soon to avoid disappointment. After booking your place, you will receive a pre-course email around 10 days before the course date.
