Welcome to the Burton & District Inter Club Tennis League .
The league was formed in 1936 .
The first meeting took place at the Station Hotel , Burton . The Clubs represented were Halls Collieries , Sharp Bros. , Knight , Burton Public Services , Church Gresley Church , Salt Bros. , Burton YMCA and Netherseale .
There were six men's teams and seven mixed teams in that first season . Unfortunately no records exist for the Ladies teams .
The original league secretary was a Mr F H Smith , the father of our present treasurer Nigel .He continued his duties until 1965 .
Our current league secretary is Mrs Josephine Matkin who has presided in this role since 1997 .
The Burton league now consists of 21 Clubs and 103 teams .
The league is friendly and enjoyable to play in and always welcomes new clubs and players who wish to participate .