Sydenham Tennis & Squash Club

Play Your Way To Wimbledon Tournament – Saturday 11 April 2026
A reminder that this year’s ‘Play Your Way To Wimbledon’ tournament will be held on the above date, taking place all on one day from 10.30-3.30pm. There is a Men’s & Women’s doubles competition in a short set format.
Entry is open to anyone 19+ years (born before 2007) and with a World Tennis Number (WTN) between 25.0-40.9. You will find your WTN when you login to your LTA home page and clicking on MyGame.
Winners go forward to a regional event with the chance to qualify for the Finals at the All England Club. Numbers are slow at the moment, so please contact me as soon as possible if you want to enter, and I’ll send you a link to book your place. 

Easter Hours & Activities 
There will be two weeks of junior camps over the Easter school holidays from 30 March – 10 April. However, the Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoon club play sessions will run as usual, and the two club play sessions on Easter Sunday 5 April will also run as usual. 

Club Team Results
The Summer Kent & North Kent tennis results from last week:
22 March: Women’s 2 v Oakwood 1 (H) – lost 1-7 (NK Div D)

Club Manager Hours
I’ll be available at the Club as follows over the coming week: Saturday from 0900-1500, Sunday 0900-1500, Monday 1200-2100, and Good Friday 0900-1200. During these times you can obtain drinks & snacks from the bar, as well as balls & accessories. 

Dez Lewington
Club Manager
Contact – dez.lewington@sltcc.co.uk

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We have some exciting news to share with you…

New clubhouse project
We’re really pleased to announce that planning permission has been granted for the redevelopment of the squash court building to create a new social area and upgrade the changing facilities.
We shared these proposals at the AGM last year and in various communications. If you haven’t seen the plans, you can find information here.
Obviously, the refurbishments will represent a significant investment in the Club facilities, and we are currently investigating funding opportunities. As soon as I have more details I’ll confirm timescales, but we are setting a target to complete by Easter next year!

Tennis court 8
Also, a quick update on the construction of the new tennis court. The wet weather over the winter hasn’t been helpful in terms of finalising a schedule with the contractors, and we are awaiting final approval of our drainage system for excess water.
Hopefully, I’ll be able to confirm a date soon, and we are still optimistic that the court could be ready by the end of May/early June.  

Dez Lewington
Club Manager
Contact – dez.lewington@sltcc.co.uk

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American Mixed Doubles Tournament – Friday 27 March 2026
There are still three spaces remaining in the next fun tournament – starting at 7.00pm. You will play a game of mixed doubles for 15 minutes before everything changes – the court you play on, the opposing team, and even your doubles partner! Find out more here. 
All playing categories are welcome to take part, and the bar will be open for refreshments afterwards. Entry fee is £8.00 per player.

Annual Club Tournaments 2026
It’s that time of year! Entries will open next week, so keep an eye open for more information and details to book your events, and start finding your partner for the Doubles events.
Finals Day this year is Saturday 12 September 2026, so make sure you keep the date in your diary.
The following tennis events will be held this year:
Men’s & Women’s Open Singles
Men’s & Women’s Open Doubles
Open Mixed Doubles
Men’s 40 & Over, 55 & Over, and 65 & Over Singles
Women’s 45 & Over Singles
60 & Over Mixed Doubles
Roger De Klerk Memorial Mixed Doubles Trophy for Wednesday evening club players
Plus: Open Squash Singles – Open Racketball Singles 

Club Team Results
The Squash team results from the last week:
17 March: H v Maidstone 1 – won 14-6 (Kent Div 4)

Club Manager Hours
I’ll be available at the Club as follows over the coming week: Saturday from 0900-1500, Sunday from 0900-1500, Monday 0730-1030, Thursday 1800-2100, and Friday 1200-2100. During these times you can obtain drinks & snacks from the bar, as well as balls & accessories, and hire the ball machine. 

Dez Lewington
Club Manager
Contact – dez.lewington@sltcc.co.uk

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Kent Tennis League Finals – Saturday 14 March 2026 
A reminder that three of our teams are playing Finals at the Club today:
Men’s 3 v Avenue 3 (Kent Div 6) – from 10.00am on courts 6 & 7
Women’s 3 v Bromley LTC 3 (Kent Div 9) – from 12.00pm on courts 3 & 4
Men’s 1 v Kemsing 1 (Kent Div 3) – from 2.00pm on courts 6 & 7
Come and watch – the bar will be open for refreshments – and the weather looks good!
And congratulations also to two more of our teams, who won their division but don’t have a Final to play: Mixed 2 (Kent Div 9) and Midweek Mixed Vets (NK Div 4). 

Easter Quiz Night – Friday 17 April 2026
Join regular host Jeff Richards for an evening of fun with family and friends – the bar will be open from 7.00pm with the quiz starting at 8.00pm. 
Numbers are limited to 8 teams, so please book as soon as possible with Jeff on 07769565095 or at jeff.richards@rcn.org.uk with your name and, if you are entering a team (max 6). Don’t worry if you can’t make up a team or would like to come on your own – Jeff will allocate you a team on the night. Entry: Adults £3 – Children £2

Club Team Results
The Squash team results from the last week:
10 March: A v Mote 2 – lost 4-17 (Kent Div 4)

Club Manager Hours
I’ll be available at the Club as follows over the coming week: Saturday until 1630, Sunday from 0900-1200, Monday 0900-1500, and Friday 1200-1930. During these times you can obtain drinks & snacks from the bar, as well as balls & accessories. 

Dez Lewington
Club Manager
Contact – dez.lewington@sltcc.co.uk

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Play Your Way To Wimbledon Tournament – Saturday 11 April 2026
This year’s ‘Play Your Way To Wimbledon’ tournament will be held on the above date. The event will take place all on one day from 10.30-3.30pm. There is a Men’s & Women’s doubles competition in a short set format.
Entry is open to anyone 19+ years (born before 2007) and with a World Tennis Number (WTN) between 25.0-40.9. You will find your WTN when you login to your LTA home page here and clicking on MyGame.
The LTA have adjusted the WTN bandings to make the competition more appealing and inviting to recreational players, particularly those who might not normally consider entering a competition, as it restricts stronger players being able to enter.
Winners go forward to a regional event with the chance to qualify for the Finals at the All England Club. Remember that our Women’s winners last year went on to win the National Finals!
Please contact me if you want to enter, or if you have any queries about your WTN. Online entry will open to soon and I will send you a link. 

Kent Tennis League Finals – Saturday 14 March 2026 
Congratulations to three of our Club teams who won their respective divisions in the Summer league this year. This means that they will have a divisional Final to play on the above date, and all of our teams have been drawn at home!
Please show your support by coming to watch – the bar will be open for refreshments.
The schedule for the day is as follows:
Men’s 3 v Avenue 3 (Kent Div 6) – starting at 10.00am on courts 6 & 7
Women’s 3 v Bromley LTC 3 (Kent Div 9) – starting at 12.00pm on courts 3 & 4
Men’s 1 v Kemsing 1 (Kent Div 3) – starting at 2.00pm on courts 6 & 7

Club Team Results
The Squash team results from the last week:
4 March: A v Parklangley 3 – lost 4-14 (Kent Div 4)

Club Manager Hours
I’ll be available at the Club as follows over the coming week: Saturday from 0900-1630, Sunday 0900-1200, Monday 0900-1330, and Wednesday 0900-1200. During these times you can obtain drinks & snacks from the bar, as well as balls & accessories. 

Dez Lewington
Club Manager
Contact – dez.lewington@sltcc.co.uk

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American Mixed Doubles Tournament – Friday 27 March 2026
The next fun tournament – starting at 7.00pm. You will play a game of mixed doubles for 15 minutes before everything changes – the court you play on, the opposing team, and even your doubles partner! Find out more here. 
All playing categories are welcome to take part. Bar will be open for refreshments afterwards. The entry fee is £8.00 per player.

International Women’s Day – Sunday 8 March 2026 
Plus a reminder that the Club will be holding an open morning from 10.00-11.30am to encourage more female participation in our sport. If any member has female family or friends interested in trying out tennis, please get them to sign up here.
Open to anyone who hasn’t played before, or not for a long time. Rackets can be supplied if required. Club Coach Lois will be running the session with two of our junior girls.
The bar will be open for refreshments afterwards, and I’ll be around to explain what opportunities are available to continue playing at the Club.

Club Team Results
The Squash team results from the last week:
24 February: A v Poult Wood 3 – lost 0-4 (Kent Cup)

Club Manager Hours
I’ll be available at the Club as follows over the coming week: Saturday from 0900-1030, Sunday 0900-1200, Monday 0900-1200, and Friday 1200-1800. During these times you can obtain drinks & snacks from the bar, as well as balls & accessories. 

Dez Lewington
Club Manager
Contact – dez.lewington@sltcc.co.uk

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American Mixed Doubles Tournament – Friday 27 March 2026
The next fun tournament – starting at 7.00pm. You will play a game of mixed doubles for 15 minutes before everything changes – the court you play on, the opposing team, and even your doubles partner! Find out more here. 
All playing categories are welcome to take part. Bar will be open for refreshments afterwards. The entry fee is £8.00 per player.

Six Nations Rugby on TV – Saturday 21 February 2026 
We will showing the England v Ireland match in the bar tomorrow – kick off at 2.10pm. The bar will be open until the match ends. Special offer on Draught XPA at £5 per pint.

Club Team Results
The Summer Kent & North Kent tennis results from last week:
15 February: Men’s 2 v Bromley Wendover 3 (H) – lost 1-3 (Kent Div 4)
The Squash team results from the last week:
17 February: H v Knole Park 1 – won walkover (Kent Div 4)

Club Manager Hours
I’ll be available at the Club as follows over the coming week: Saturday from 0900-1630, Sunday 0900-1330, Monday 1030-1630, Tuesday 1500-2100, and Friday 1030-2100. During these times you can obtain drinks & snacks from the bar, as well as balls & accessories. 

Dez Lewington
Club Manager
Contact – dez.lewington@sltcc.co.uk

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International Women’s Day – Sunday 8 March 2026 
The Club will be holding an open morning from 10.00-11.30am to encourage more female participation in our sport. If any member has female family or friends interested in trying out tennis, please get them to sign up here. Open to anyone who hasn’t played before, or not for a long time. Rackets can be supplied if required.
Club Coach Lois will be running the session with two of our junior girls. The bar will be open for refreshments, and I’ll be around to explain what opportunities are available to continue playing at the Club.

Adult/Junior Tournament – Saturday 21 March 2026 
A fun tournament for adults and juniors – starting at 12.30pm. You will play a game of doubles for 15 minutes before everything changes – the court you play on, the opposing team, and even your doubles partner! Each match will feature an adult playing with a junior. Find out more here.
All playing categories are welcome to take part – juniors aged 11-17 years. Entry fee is £8.00 per adult – juniors FREE to enter, but must be a Club member – contact me to book a place.

Club Team Results
The Summer Kent & North Kent tennis results from last week:
8 February: Women’s 1 v Sevenoaks 3 (A) – won 4-0 (Kent Div 2)
8 February: Men’s 3 v Shooters Hill 2 (A) – won 2-2 (Kent Div 6)
8 February: Men’s 4 v Kemsing 5 (A) – lost 2-2 (Kent Div 10)
8 February: Men’s 5 v Trottiscliffe 2 (H) – won 4-0 (Kent Div 11)
The Squash team results from the last week:
11 February: A v Tunbridge Wells SRC 4 – lost 6-14 (Kent Div 4)

Club Manager Hours
I’ll be available at the Club as follows over the coming week: Saturday from 0900-1500, Sunday 0900-1330, Monday 0900-1500, and Friday 1030-2100. During these times you can obtain drinks & snacks from the bar, as well as balls & accessories. 

Dez Lewington
Club Manager
Contact – dez.lewington@sltcc.co.uk

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Club updates
From tonight the bar/clubhouse will now open regularly from 6.00-9.00pm on Friday evenings.
Sunday morning tennis club play has been extended by an hour on court 5 between 9.00-10.00am. As the session gets very busy early, this means that there will be five courts available up to 11.00am so there should be less waiting at the beginning.
TennisRungs is the ladder app we use for tennis singles competition. It is available to all full members. If you want to join, or rejoin if you left temporarily before Christmas, remember to contact me to enter.

Out of Pocket – Friday 13 February 2026
There are just six tickets remaining for this performance. Join us for a specially curated mix of sixties to modern music, including Abba, Aretha, Kylie, Prince, Queen and many more.
The event is for adults only, or family members who are 16 years and above.
Please email me for information on how to pay – cost £5 per person. Guests and family members are welcome, but please remember that the guidelines for our Club licence are up to 3 guests per member.

Club Team Results
The Summer Kent & North Kent tennis results from last week:
30 January: Midweek Mixed Vets v Meopham 2 (H) – won 8-0 (NK Div 4)
31 January: Men’s 2 v Beckenham 3 (A) – won 2-2 (Kent Div 4)
1 February: Mixed 1 v Tunbridge Wells 2 (H) – won 4-0 (Kent Div 2)
The Squash team results from the last week:
3 February: H v Blackheath 2 – won 17-1 (Kent Div 4)

Club Manager Hours
I’ll be available at the Club as follows over the coming week: Saturday from 0900-1500, Monday 0900-1330, and Friday 1330-2230. During these times you can obtain drinks & snacks from the bar, as well as balls & accessories. 

Dez Lewington
Club Manager
Contact – dez.lewington@sltcc.co.uk

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Australian Open Finals
We will be showing the Men’s and Women’s Singles Finals on TV in the clubhouse this weekend as follows:
Saturday 31 January:
0830 – Women’s Singles: Sabalenka v Rybakina
Sunday 1 February:
0830 – Men’s Singles: Alcaraz v Djokovic

New tennis ball machine for hire
The new ball machine has now been received. I’ll be setting it up and testing over the weekend, so it should be available to hire from Monday. 
Please remember that the machine is available when I am on site (check this newsletter each week for details), or when the bar is open – the cost is £10 for up to 90 minutes.
To book, reserve a court as usual and then email me to confirm availability – try to book court 5 if possible as it is easier to control the balls.

Club Team Results
The Summer Kent & North Kent tennis results from last week:
24 January: Women’s 3 v TwistFizz (H) – won 4-0 (Kent Div 9)
25 January: Women’s 1 v Herne Bay 1 (A) – lost 1-3 (Kent Div 2)
25 January: Men’s 2 v Knoll 3 (H) – won 4-0 (Kent Div 4)

Club Manager Hours
I’ll be available at the Club as follows over the coming week: Saturday from 0900-1500, Sunday 0900-1500, Monday 0900-1500, and Friday 1030-1330. During these times you can obtain drinks & snacks from the bar, as well as balls & accessories. 

Dez Lewington
Club Manager
Contact – dez.lewington@sltcc.co.uk

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