Madras Club

A true tennis aficionado will be able to tell you that a game of tennis is most enjoyable when played in a serene setting, one in which there are plenty of trees to provide shade to the court but at the same time not make it too windy,where the court surface is perfectly laid and there is hardly ever a wrong bounce, one where there is no outside disturbance at all. If this what you have in mind, then look no further than the Madras Club Tennis Courts.

There are 2 world-class synthetic hard courts and 3 clay courts at the Madras Club, each within its own fence area. Spectators can comfortably sit in the area around the courts and watch the game being played. The hard courts can be used all year around and there is also floodlighting provided so as to enabel members to play once the light has faded.

Timings: The courts are open to members in the morning from 6:00 am to 9:00 am and in the evening 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Bookings for the courts can be done in the gazebo at the tennis courts with Naveen and Ramu,markers in charge. Naveen and Ramu are also avaliable to hit with members upon booking. The charges for bookings are given below.

Coaching: For those who want to give tennis a try or for those want to brush up on their tennis skills, coaching is also provided on the clay by Mr. Prem Prakash and his associate Mr. Rashi Abraham. Prem Prakash was a nationally ranked player who has been coaching for 18 years. Many national level players are products of his training.

The Ace of Clubs boasts of one of the best pools in the country. With state-of-the art design and equipment, the Madras Club Swimming Pool has been recently refurbished to give members a world class swimming experience. The 25 meter pool offers scope to both fast lap swimmers in its’ inner 3 lanes or casual swimmers in the outer 2 lanes.

This beautiful swimming pool is rivaled only by the ambience it is surrounded by. With plenty of deck space, the serene environment invites all the club members to relax, read or sunbathe.

The pool café serviced by the Park group of hotels offers both contemporary and Indian cuisine to our discerning palates in the café and by the poolside, making the Madras Club Poolside a hot favorite among our members.

Imagine walking along a gently winding track set amidst lush greenery, beautiful, historically rich buildings and a lawn on one side and the Adyar river lapping against the shore on the other, a cool breeze ruffling your hair and the twittering of birds on trees, sheer bliss! The Madras Club Jogging/Walking Track is one such 500-metre long haven.

The fact that the track is laid using sand and clay makes it much easier on the joints as opposed to a synthetic or asphalt track. A couple of benches dot the sides of the track so that users can sit and rest their limbs for a while before taking off again. Drinking water and fresh paper cups are provided in a small rest area at the entrance to the track. The timings are convenient, from ___ to ___ in the mornings and from ___ to ___ in the evenings, so you can still catch up on your exercise after a long and hard day’s work. Outdoor lights are placed at regular intervals around the track for illumination at night.

In an increasingly crowded world, where roads are used less for walking and more by hawkers, parked bikes, animals even, and where there is always the risk of getting run over by a wayward driver, a leisurely walk or an endorphin-releasing run at the Madras Club Jogging Track could be just what the doctor ordered.

A modern extremely well equipped restaurant this facility has been outsourced to a leading Hotel group of the city, The Park, and offers a wide range of snacks, light foods and haute couture as well. So there is something for everybody.

With very few dress restrictions, this area is very popular among pool and gymnasium users.

It is possible to hold parties by the poolside in the designated party zone and get the catering done by the Park.

Located in the staff dining building this is a very popular destination and serves a variety of poolside café which is the informal area. The club has a number of areas where private parties may be held – in the Main Building area we have the Moubrays Room [airconditioned capa. 35], the Ball Room and verandah [non air conditioned capa. 150], the lawns which can accommodate groups upto 500 strong.

The club also has a proficient bakery, a take away facility which can home deliver, and it is also possible to purchase , soft drinks etc. Many members order from the club for parties that they host at home.

New facilities are also being looked at.

The Madras Club Library is the oldest private library in Chennai. Originally started as a reading room with books, news papers and journals, the formation of a proper library was authorised by the Committee in 1848 with the Secretary being asked to buy books at local auctions.

In 1850, a separate room was built for library and in 1910, a Library Committee was formed and the management of the library was handed over to this Committee.

In the present Club, the library was housed in a small room till 1998 when it was shifted to the present premises in the Office block. The Library houses a collection of over 15,000 books,magazines and movies and has a very eclectic selection.

Easily the most imposing Hall in this wonderful old mansion, has very high ceilings, impressive wooden rafters, steel beams, elaborate stucco and plaster work, tall wooden doors, long old style ceiling fans and a very spacious adjoining verandah and terrace area.

In today’s world, the average person is pretty fitness-conscious and is slowly but surely learning that to stay fit requires not just individual application but also professional guidance and most importantly, a good gymnasium to work out in.

The Madras Club Gym is one such well-equipped place. There are treadmills and elliptical trainers for the cardio enthusiasts, free weights and strength machines for those looking to build muscle and an attached studio for other activities such as yoga, aerobics,etc. The gym timings are from ____ to ____ am and in the evenings from ___ to ____. There is also a trainer, Ravi, who is on hand to guide a novice or to aid the more experienced ones. Aerobic classes are conducted by the experienced Kamlesh Futnani on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. _____ takes yoga classes on _________________________.

The Gym here has something for everyone, the serious fitness enthusiasts as well as those that want only a casual workout. So what are you waiting for, don those exercice togs and work away those calories.