Sydenham Tennis Club

Club Finals – Friday 12th & Saturday 13 September 2025
A reminder that this weekend sees the Finals of the Annual Club Tournaments with two Tennis finals on Friday evening; and then ten more, plus the Racketball and Squash Finals on Saturday.
Finals start from 11.00am – you will find the full Order of Play here, and on the noticeboards outside the clubhouse and squash courts.
The bar will open from 10.30am with Papa Dough pizza available from lunchtime. Come along to watch and support for a great day out.

Club Team Results
Further to the Kent League Finals Play-offs last weekend: Men’s 1 lost to Tunbridge Wells 1 for the Division 2 title 5-4 on sets after drawing 2-2 in rubbers; and Women’s 3 beat Broadstairs 2 3-1 to win Division 8. Well done to both!
The Squash team results from the last week:
2 September: H v Bromley Sports 2 – won 17-0 (Kent Div 5)

Club Manager Hours
I’ll be available at the Club as follows over the coming week, excluding Finals Day: Monday from 1330-2100, Tuesday 0900-1500, and Friday 0900-1800. During these times you can obtain drinks & snacks from the bar, as well as balls & accessories, and hire the Slinger ball machine. 

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

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Annual Club Tournament Finals Day – Saturday 13 September 2025

The culmination of the annual competitions that started back in April that saw a record number of entries – 147 players in total!

Tennis finals start at 11.00am and play through to around 5.30pm: Men’s & Women’s Singles, Men’s & Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles – all first played for in 1900 – plus Men’s 40 & over Singles, Men’s 55 & over Singles, 60 & over Mixed Doubles, Women’s Plate, and the Roger De Klerk Memorial Trophy for Improver/Intermediate level players – 10 Finals in all. Presentations will take place in the clubhouse around 6.00pm. 

Finals in the squash courts start at 11.30am with the Racketball Final, followed by the Squash Open Singles at 12.30pm, and presentations at around 1.30pm.

The bar will open from 10.30am with food available to buy from Papa Dough pizza from lunchtime. Look out for the full schedule from 11 September on the Club noticeboards and come along to watch and support – it’s always a great day!

Due to scheduling issues, the inaugural Men’s 65 & Over Singles took place on Saturday 6 September with Paul Beaumont beating Sean Barron 7-5 6-4 , and the Women’s 45 & Over Singles and Men’s Plate Finals will take place on Friday 12 September at 6.30pm on courts 6 & 7, so please come along and watch – the bar will be open for refreshments.

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

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Adult Training Camp – Saturday 1 November 2025
Due to popular demand, we are running another Adult Camp. Club coaches Toby and Luis will deliver a full day of coaching, matchplay and tactics. The day begins at 8.30am with tea/coffee before the first session starts at 9.00am. A light lunch will be provided between 12.00-1.00pm and the programme ends at 3.00pm, followed by the opportunity to review the day in the clubhouse bar afterwards.
The cost is £55.00, including refreshments – all playing levels welcome.

Club Recognition Awards
This year’s AGM is scheduled for Thursday 6 November. Full information will be circulated in due course, but we are looking for nominations for the Recognition Awards.
The Volunteer Recognition Award is for both short and long term voluntary contributions, and the Special Recognition Award for longer term service to the Club in either a paid or voluntary capacity. You will find full details of the criteria for these awards here, along with a list of previous recipients.
If you think someone should be honoured at the AGM, please put your nomination forward to me by email – deadline for nominations is Saturday 27 September 2025 – with a brief explanation of why you think this person is deserving.

Club Team Results
The Men’s 1 and Women’s 3 teams are playing their League Finals over the weekend, against Tunbridge Wells 1 and Broadstairs 2 respectively. Both matches are away on Saturday so we wish them luck!
The Squash team results from the last week:
28 August: A v Wells Squash Club 1 – lost 8-13 (Kent Div 5)

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, Wednesday 1330-2100, and Friday 0900-1800. During these times you can obtain drinks & snacks from the bar, as well as balls & accessories, and hire the Slinger ball machine. 

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

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Quiz Night – Friday 5 September 2025
There are still a few places left to join regular host Jeff Richards for an evening of fun with family and friends – the bar will be open from 6.30pm with the quiz starting at 7.30pm. General knowledge quiz with music, pictures, etc.
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 to a team on the night. Entry: Adults £3 – Children £2.

Squash Courts Noticeboard
The noticeboard upstairs in the viewing gallery has now been repaired and populated with lots of useful information about squash & racketball. The board will be regularly updated with information regarding coaching, practice and drills, and news from the Club team.

Club Team Results
The Squash team results from the last week:
28 August: A v Wells Squash Club 1 – lost 8-13 (Kent Div 5)

Club Manager Hours
I’ll be available at the Club as follows over the coming week: Sunday from 1030-1330, Monday 1030-1930, and Friday 0900-1930. During these times you can obtain drinks & snacks from the bar, as well as balls & accessories, and hire the Slinger ball machine. 

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

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Bank Holiday BBQ – today from 1.30 to 4.00pm
Remember that it’s the Club’s annual summer social this afternoon. Courts 1 & 2 will be set up for mini tennis and pickleball, and there’s an American Doubles Fun Tournament too.
We’ll have the BBQ fired up and kitchen available for you to bring in your own food – the BBQ will be ready about 2,30pm. The bar will be open for the usual refreshments from 1.00-5.00pm. Family and friends are welcome.

Club Team Results
The Squash team results from the last week:
21 August: A v Tunbridge Wells SRC 5 – lost 8-14 (Kent Div 5)

Club Manager Hours
I’ll be available at the Club as follows over the coming week: Tuesday from 0900-1500, Wednesday 1030-1930, Friday 1200-1930, and Saturday 0900-1500. During these times you can obtain drinks & snacks from the bar, as well as balls & accessories, and hire the Slinger ball machine. 

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

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Congratulations – Winners!
Following their victory in the Regional Finals in June, Anna Daniel and Veronique Vera qualified for the National Finals of this year’s Play Your Way To Wimbledon tournament, getting to play on the grass of the All England Club.
They played Round Robin matches on Wednesday/Thursday, Quarter Finals & Semi Finals on Friday, and won the Championship on Saturday, beating a pair from Cumbria in the Final! You can see some photos here: PYWTW1 / PYWTW2

Wine Tasting Evening – Friday 3 October 2025 – Rescheduled
Unfortunately, there was not enough take up for the wine tasting this evening so we have rescheduled to Friday 3 October. Hopefully, there’ll be more interest after the summer holidays as the last evening was excellent.
Please contact me to book your place – tickets cost £15 per person. The evening will start at 7.00pm in the clubhouse with Kenrick’s Wines from Sydenham. Family and friends welcome.

Club Team Results
The Summer Kent & North Kent tennis results from last week:
9 August: Women’s 3 v Bromley Wendover 3 (H) – won 3-1 (Kent Div 8)
And congratulations to the Men’s 1 & Women’s 3 teams who won their respective groups, and play off for Divisional titles on Saturday 6 September. Both teams will be promoted next season – Men’s 1 to Kent Division 1 for the first time in a number of years!
The Squash team results from last week:
5 August: H v Limpsfield 3 – won 15-3 (Kent Div 5)

Club Manager Hours
I’ll be available at the Club as follows this weekend: Saturday from 0900-1330, Sunday 0900-1500, and Monday 0900-1500, then I’ll be on leave until Sunday 24 August. During these times you can obtain drinks & snacks from the bar, as well as balls & accessories, and hire the Slinger ball machine. 

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

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Club teams
We are entering five Men’s, three Women’s, two Mixed, and two Vets teams in various Kent tennis leagues for the winter season. We will also be entering a squash team in the Kent league. If you haven’t played in a team before, and would like to be considered, please contact me for more information. 

Fantasy Football League
Toby is running a Fantasy Football League again this season. You’ll need to register here: Fantasy Premier League, Official Fantasy Football Game of the Premier League. To join the league, use the code jsumdl, or contact Toby for more information.

Club Team Results
The Summer Kent & North Kent tennis results from last week:
2 August: Men’s 5 v Crescent 4 (H) – won 4-0 (Kent Div 11)
3 August: Women’s 2 v Crescent 2 (H) – drew 4-4 (NK Div D)

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

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

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Wine Tasting Evening – Friday 15 August 2025
Please contact me to book your place for the next wine tasting evening with Kenrick’s Wines in Sydenham. The evening will start at 7.00pm in the clubhouse. Family and friends welcome. We do need to confirm numbers with Kenrick on Monday 11 August.
Unfortunately, if we do not get enough takers, we may not be able to run, so please book your ticket ASAP. Tickets cost £15 per person – I just need a commitment to attend at the moment and will send payment details next week.

Quiz Night – Friday 5 September 2025
Join regular host Jeff Richards for an evening of fun with family and friends – the bar will be open from 6.30pm with the quiz starting at 7.30pm. General knowledge quiz with music, pictures, etc.
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 to a team on the night. Entry: Adults £3 – Children £2.

Annual Club Tournament Finals Day – Saturday 13 September 2025
Keep the date in your diary for the annual ! Events will start at 11.00am, running to approximately 5-6pm. Racketball, Squash and up to twelve Tennis finals will take place over the course of the day.
The bar will be open from 11.00am for refreshments and Papa Dough pizza will be on site to provide the food from 12.00pm. Full details and Order of Play will go out nearer the time.

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

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American Doubles Tournament & Summer BBQ Fun Day – BH Monday 25 August 2025

American Mixed Doubles Tournament – starting at 1.00pm
The next tournament will take place on the Bank Holiday weekend – beginning at 1.00pm. 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! All playing categories are welcome to take part, and family and friends can come to support and join in the BBQ. Find out more here. The entry fee is £8.00 per player – book here.

The tournament will be run in conjunction with the Summer BBQ – details below.  

Summer BBQ – from 1.30 to 4.00pm
Join fellow members for an afternoon of food and fun! Courts 1 & 2 will have seating available and mini court games to play. We’ll have the BBQ fired up and kitchen available for you to bring your own food to cook. The bar will be open for the usual refreshments from 1.00-5.00pm. Family and friends are welcome.

Club Team Results
The Summer Kent & North Kent tennis results from last week:
27 July: Women’s 1 v Bearstead 1 (A) – won 4-0 (Kent Div 2)
27 July: Women’s 2 v Bromley Wendover 2 (A) – lost 0-8 (NK Div D)
30 July: Men’s Over 60s v Sidcup Rec (H) – won 6-2 (NK Div D)

Club Manager Hours
I’ll be available at the Club as follows this week: Saturday from 0900-1500, Sunday 0900-1500, Monday 1330-1930, and Wednesday 1800-2100. During these times you can obtain drinks & snacks from the bar, as well as balls & accessories, and hire the Slinger ball machine. 

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

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Bill Buah Memorial Tournament – Saturday 26 July 2025
There is one place left in tomorrow’s tournament, which would be great to fill. The format will be mixed doubles pairs playing three championship tie-breaks to 10 points per match. Starts at 10.30am, and will end around 2.30pm. Please contact me to enter, even if you don’t have a partner.

North Kent Cup Finals Day – Sunday 27 July 2025
The 83rd North Kent Cup Finals Day is taking place this Sunday from 12.00pm at Sundridge Park. This is the highlight of the North Kent calendar and there should be some high quality tennis from the best players competing in the Leagues.
The Order of Play is here. There will be BBQ style catering for spectators to buy during the afternoon, and drinks, snacks and cakes available from the club bar. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Club Team Results
The Summer Kent & North Kent tennis results from last week:
20 July: Men’s 1 v Tunbridge Wells 2 (A) – won 4-0 (Kent Div 2)
20 July: Mixed 2 v Hartley CC 1 (H) – won 4-0 (Kent Div 7)
23 July: Men’s Over 60s v Ightham 2 (H) – won 7-1 (NK Div D)
The Squash team results from last week:
23 July: A v Sundridge Park 3 – won 16-3 (Kent Div 5)

Club Manager Hours
I’ll be available at the Club as follows this week: Saturday from 0900-1500, Sunday 0900-1200, Monday 0900-1330, Tuesday 1830-2130, and Friday 0900-1930. During these times you can obtain drinks & snacks from the bar, as well as balls & accessories, and hire the Slinger ball machine. 

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

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