Whether you are a competitive tennis player or just enjoy social tennis, we have something for you.
Opening Times
The gates to the club are open between 09:00 and 19:00 – these times may change during the lighter evenings. Two courts have new LTA low level LED lighting – token system in operation to pay for use (£1 per token 45 minutes), this will be changing to £1 coins from the 1st November 2025.
Regular members' sessions
Social tennis, turn up and mix in. All standards of play welcome. Players usually communicate their intent to take part on the Tennis Social WhatsApp group, once you are a member, you can ask to be added to this group. Courts are reserved for these sessions.
Monday 10-11.30am Walking Tennis
Wednesday morning 9-11am
Friday evening from 6 pm
Saturday afternoon 2-4 pm
Organised sessions timed doubles, set up weekly on a WhatsApp poll for up to 16 players.
Friday Intermediate Plus Group 10am-12 noon organised mixed doubles session for intermediate standard players by invitation from the coach or team captains.
Coach Hosted Doubles and Team Training sessions
See coaching page for details.
Teams
The Club has three doubles teams playing in the Babolat Sussex League.
Two men's teams one in division 8 and one in division 11.
One women's team in division 9.
Junior Section
There is a thriving Junior Section at Crablands and Junior Coaching takes place on term-time Saturday mornings.
Coaching
Our qualified coaches offer different levels of coaching, available to all members, for details click on the coaching section.
Social Events and Tournaments
Fun tournaments are held throughout the year and Club championships are held annually.
Throughout the year we organise a variety of family social events and evenings in the Club House.
There is a licensed bar which is staffed by members on rota, opening for social evenings. We do not have employed bar staff.
We welcome and encourage suggestions from our members of how we can improve the running of the club, to make the club the best it can be.
For further information about the club and facilities, membership and coaching, and to arrange a visit, please contact us via our email crablands1912@gmail.com