Chichester Racquets & Fitness Club

Located in the heart of historic Chichester, we offer exceptional sports facilities including fourteen floodlit tennis courts, two floodlit padel courts, five squash and racketball courts, a state-of-the-art gym, weekly fitness classes, a vibrant bar and café, and much more.⁣
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Explore our website to find out more about our facilities and membership packages. Reach out to us to arrange a personalised tour of the club.⁣
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🔗 Find out more: crafc.co.uk⁣

Our opening hours for the Summer Bank Holiday weekend 🕘

The wet suite will close one hour before the club closes. Members are welcome to continue using the courts and gym until closing time, but we kindly ask that you allow enough time to use the changing facilities if required.

Enjoy the sunshine and have a great weekend! ☀️

🎾💪 Get on court and compete!

We are hosting an LTA Men's & Women's Singles Tournament (Grade 5) on Sunday 13 September. Enjoy competitive matches in a friendly and welcoming environment. Whether you're looking to gain ranking points or test your skills against new opponents, this tournament offers a great opportunity to challenge yourself.

Entries can be made online via the LTA website, with an entry fee of just £25. Open to both members and non-members. Don't miss this opportunity to compete - spaces are limited! Parking will be available at the club through their barrier entry system.

For more details and to register, visit: bit.ly/4y4Svew

Please note, the closing date for entries is Monday, 7 September at 10am. Secure your spot today!

☀️ Summer flavours at the club!

Autumn might just be around the corner but we are still serving a delicious selection of small plates in our Bar and Café.

🍤🫒🍟 From Calamari with Tartare Sauce and Parma Ham & Melon, to Zucchini Frites, Garlic & Chilli Prawns, and Hot Honey Chorizo - there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Why not pop in, relax, and treat yourself? Our fantastic bar team will be happy to tell you more next time you're in the club!

😍🎾 Our four new covered padel courts are coming in November!

This major investment will provide year-round playing opportunities under a purpose-built canopy, along with improvements to court availability and the surrounding club environment.

Stay up to date with the latest news, milestones and project progress on our website.

Padel Development Project | New Covered Padel Courts in Chichester We are creating new covered padel courts to provide year-round play and support the growth of padel in Chichester.

🎉🔥 BBQ Evening with Live Music - Friday 4 September!

Fire up your September with a terrace BBQ at the club! Starting at 7pm, enjoy fantastic food, catch up with friends, and make the most of a memorable evening together.

🎶 Local acoustic guitarist Ash Baker will be with us performing live throughout the night.

🎟 Tickets are £15 for members - £20 for non-members.

Spaces are limited - book early to avoid missing out!

🍽️ We're looking for an enthusiastic and experienced part-time Catering Assistant to join our Bar and Café team!

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a busy and welcoming club environment, helping to deliver great food and service to our members and guests.

✅ Part-time role
✅ Up to 20 hours per week
✅ Catering/kitchen experience preferred

If you're looking to join a friendly and supportive team with competitive benefits, we'd love to hear from you.

🔗 Find out more and apply: crafc.co.uk/careers

🏆 Congratulations to members Sue Hine and Gill Horsey on winning gold at the England Open Pickleball Championships.

The pair produced an outstanding unbeaten performance, winning all eight matches without dropping a game and securing qualification for the prestigious Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships in Florida.

🇺🇸🎾👏 A fantastic achievement and we wish Sue and Gill the very best of luck as they take their talents to the international stage.

Chichester pair strike gold at England Open Pickleball Championships See the latest news from Your World at https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world

We are running a new six-week Learn to Play Squash course with our new squash coach Francesca Whyte at the club, taking place each Friday starting this week.

The course is ideal for beginners or those looking to improve their basics.

📅 Date: Six week course starting Friday 21 August
🕘 Time: 5pm - 6pm
👥 Open to all ages
💷 Cost: £60 for members and £72 for non-members
🎾 All equipment provided

Get in touch with us to find out more and to book your place.