Bishopthorpe Tennis Club step up their preparations for the 2012 campaign when practice sessions start on Saturday.

The club will field two men’s teams, three women’s sides and four mixed teams this season and officials are appealing for new players to join the Acaster Lane set-up.

An open practice session will be held from 10am on Saturday, with women’s sessions being held on Saturday, March 24 and Saturday, March 31, from 10am.

The men will take centre stage on Sunday, March 25 and Sunday, April 1, from 10am.

Mixed three and four will play on Tuesday, March 27 and Wednesday, April 4, from 6pm, with mixed one and two on court on Wednesday, March 28 and Tuesday, April 3, from 6pm.

Bishopthorpe’s annual friendly mixed doubles event will be held on Sunday, April 15, from 10am.

Further information is available by emailing Rob Williams at robwilliams1@tiscali.co.uk or Jane Parkin at jane.parkin@onetel.com