Rackets is an exciting Winter sport, offered and open to all boys and girls across the college. The Rackets court is ideally situated between the Squash and Real Tennis courts, and is a hive of activity whenever pupils are out of lessons. With a hard ball that travels at over 150mph, Rackets attracts those with a good eye, typically good cricketers, squash and tennis players.
We employ a full-time professional, Ryan Tulley, who is supported by a number of passionate common room staff, enabling our students to learn a new and exciting game, from scratch, and compete at the highest level. We also work closely with the Tennis & Rackets Association (the sport’s governing body), and in the last 3 years, Wellington has hosted two World and one Professional Championship.
Typically fixtures happen midweek across both winter terms, and Wellington are proud to compete in, and have recently been very successful at the National Championships, held at Queen’s Club in London. The Rackets team also has regular tours to rackets clubs in North America. We’re also proud of the Old Wellingtonians who continue to play rackets after leaving school, two of whom have gone on to become World Champions.
1st
U16 Girls Singles 2024 & 2023
1st
Renny Cup 2024
1st
U18 Girls Single & Doubles 2022
Coaches
Mich Dutton
Performance Tennis Coach & Assistant Rackets Professional
Ryan Tulley
Rackets Professional
Bio: Ryan has played at the highest level in the UK and aborad, and coached all levels including multiple champions.
rst@wellingtoncollege.org.uk
Beyond Wellington
Cesca Sweet
Judy Angus Cup (National Schools Girls Singles) winner. Ladies World Doubles Champion 2022-3. Singles World #1.
Freddie Bristowe
Foster Cup (National Schools Boys Singles) winner and Current Singles World #2
What you need
Essential Kit:
Rackets can be provided by the college. Regular players will be expected to own their own racket (available to purchase at college).
Protective Gear:
- Eye protection
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