Kenton Lawn Tennis Club

Kenton Lawn Tennis Club is reopening. 

COVID 19 Update as of 24th May . 

As you will have seen from government announcements it will be permissable to play tennis from 13th May.  Whilst this is excellent news for all desperate to return   the club does need to proceed cautiously . The risk assessment to play is  a decision  you need to make and  be responsible for individually  - the  tennis club cannot make guarentees or commitments. We trust  all members  will behave  responsibly  and anyone playing  is required  to  read and accept the rules set out  below. 

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Keeping active and supporting St Luke's Hospice 2.6 challenge during lockdown

Update as of  May 2nd 2020

A big thank you to all our members and friends who have participated in or donated to our “2.6” challenge to support St Luke’s hospice over the last week.   We’ve smashed our 26 * £26 target and now raised over £1200 (including gift aid).  St Luke’s are very appreciative of our efforts.

The imagination, agility and generosity of everyone was fantastic and the pictures and videos kept us all entertained on the “Let’s Play Tennis” What’s App channel.   Here’s a selection of what people did whilst conforming to social distancing guidelines:

• Walked/ran/cycled variants of 2.6/26 minutes/km/miles indoors and outdoors ... and good luck to Chris B who is hoping to complete 26km’s of rowing this weekend
• 26 juggles, skips (backwards), rolls, cartwheels, backflips, press ups, pull ups, bench pushes, jumps, squats and dolphins
• 26 seconds of handstands, planks and the “bridge”
• 26 prayers and 26 minutes of silence
• 26 minute waltzes
• 2.6 hours of grass cutting, 26 fence panels painted, 260 weeds removed and 260 bricks moved
• Sports medleys of golf, darts, table tennis, basket ball – plus a few tennis tricks thrown in of course (or hat-tricks in Nick’s case)

Special calls out to Chris S who has raised the most money so far through 26 hours of (almost!) not swearing, and to Mena’s triplets, the Aulnettes and the Bignones for the most inventive and talented household contributions (sorry Pilides – you don’t count as you are isolating apart).   And a passing mention to the cat, jacuzzi and Superman for their cameo video appearances.

Our just giving site is still open if anyone else wants to make a contribution:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/kenton-tennis-s-2-6-challenge

@kenton_tennis are proud to support our neighbour @stlukeshospice. Our club members have joined together for the 2.6 Challenge and raised over £1,200 to supprt the vital work of St Luke's @givingtuesdayuk #GivingTuesdayNow #TwoPointSixChallenge

COVID-19

Update as of  April 5th 2020

In line with  government and LTA instructions our tennis club was closed whilst the national lock down continued.  The following communications provided updates on the impact on the club and its members:

First Covid 19 communication - March 18th

Update Covid 19 communication - March 21st

Update Covid 19 communication - April 5th

Kenton Lawn Tennis Club, established in the late 1950s, is nestled in the heart of North West London.  The club provides a family friendly environment with a multitude of sporting opportunities for all ages.

We have 6 claytex all weather courts, four of which are floodlit, so you can play till late. The clubhouse and facilities are shared by other clubs, including cricket, table tennis and darts. Many of our members play across all sports.  In addition, our clubhouse offers a modern bar, changing rooms and showers and a large hall area for functions and outside lettings.

Our club prides itself on providing a friendly, sociable and relaxed atmosphere and welcomes players of all ages and abilities.  Prospective new members are welcome to come and try us out with a free session or two - please email kentontennis@gmail.com to arrange this or alternatively join our new day time "pay as you play" sessions:

We are an LTA affiliated club and our adherence to LTA registration standards is recognition thar our club is safe, welcoming and inclusive.

Take a read of our club newsletter to find out more about us:

Club Newsletter 2019

Key dates for our members' diaries.

Finals Day   All day Saturday 4th July + evening trophy presentations - date under review 

Martin Galvin   Tournament  2pm  Sunday September 13th 

American Tournament   (2pm) &   A. G. M .   (4.30pm) November 29th  

Social Tennis

Adult Social Tennis - every Wednesday evening 7pm till 9.30pm, and most Friday evenings from 7 pm until  9.30 pm (unless a match is arranged which takes priority, please check calendar)  &  Sunday afternoons  3pm to 6pm. 

Junior Social Tennis - every Friday evening 5 till 6:30pm   

Safeguarding Policies

KLTC strives to provide a safe, enjoyable and inclusive environment for all of its members, volunteers and coaches.   Peter Pilides is our Welfare Officer and has undertaken LTA safeguarding training.   If you have any safeguarding concerns, or any other queries about our policy, Peter should be the first point of contact: peter.pilides@btinternet.com or 07884262527.

1. Diversity and Inclusion Policy 
2. Safeguarding Policy