Welcome to our Help & FAQ page. Here you will find answers to the most common questions about our tennis club, lessons, and facilities.

1. JOINING THE CLUB 

2. TENNIS LESSONS 

3. BOOKING COURTS 

4. LESSONS CANCELLATION

5. ABOUT THE VENUE

6. TOURNAMENTS AND TEAMS 

7. EQUIPMENT

8. RESTRING SERVICE 

1. JOINING THE CLUB 

Q. How do I join the club?

A. To get information about how to be a DLTC member please visit our club’s website page: https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/DulwichLawnTennisClub/Membership/Join

If you want to know more or have any questions, please email:dltcmembership@gmail.com

Q. Can my child join the club?

A. Yes. We offer junior memberships, and there is currently no waiting list.
. Please click here for more information

2. TENNIS LESSONS 

Q. How do I book a tennis lessons?

A. At DLTC, Head Coach Sebastien Blanchon and the team of coaches offer private tennis coaching to adults and children of all levels. To book in private one to one or joint lesson, please click here or contact Head Coach Sebastien Blanchon: sebtenniscoaching@gmail.com

Note about Cancellation: 

• If you cancel without at least 24 hours’ notice, the lesson will still be charged.
• If the coach cancels due to bad weather, there will be no charge.
• If the coach decides that conditions are safe to play and the player chooses not to attend, the lesson will still be charged.

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Q. Can I book a lesson if I am not a member of DLTC?

A. Yes, non-members can book lessons, although members benefit from lower prices.

Q. Can I book a group tennis lesson if I am not a member?

Yes,  group lessons  are open for members and non-members.

Q. How do I book tennis for my child?

A. Yes, you can book private lessons for you junior player and /or alternatively your player can join our tennis programme.

Q. How much do lessons cost?

This varies based on who is your coach, but the guideline is between £45 and £55 for individual and joint lessons. For more informations please see here 

3. BOOKING COURTS 

Q. How do I book a court?

A. To book a court at DLTC, you need to be a club member. Should you have problem to book your courts, please contact  dltcmembership@gmail.com

4. LESSONS CANCELLATION

Q. How do I know if lessons are cancelled due to bad weather?

A. Please assume that lessons are running as scheduled unless you receive an email from Head Coach Sebastien Blanchon confirming the cancellation.

Weather conditions are monitored regularly, and cancellation decisions are usually made at least one hour before the lesson.

Q. What happens if a lesson is cancelled due to rain?

We will try to arrange a make-up lesson whenever possible, although this cannot always be guaranteed as many classes are fully booked.

Note about Cancellation:
If you cancel a lesson WITHOUT at least 24 hours notice, you will have to pay for the lesson.  If the coach cancels the lesson due to inclement weather, there will be no charge.  If the coach is prepared to give the lesson as he or she considers the weather conditions are safe, the lesson will be on.  Under these circumstances, if the player chooses not to play, they must pay for the lesson.

5. ABOUT THE VENUE

Q. Do you have parking?

A. Yes, DLTC offers free parking at the club.

At DLTC we are committed to sustainable transport, and as part of our sustainability mission we want to reduce the number of journeys made to the club by car.    
We therefore ask all members and visitors to consider whether you really need to drive when you come to the club, and to try to walk, cycle or come on public transport whenever possible.   
If you need to come by car, please consider car sharing when you can.  
There is limited space in the car park.   Please park considerately and always turn off your engine if you are waiting to pick anyone up.
The nearest stations are Herne Hill and North Dulwich, and numerous buses serve the area.  https://tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey/

Q. Do you have floodlit tennis courts?

A. Yes, have floodlit courts. 

Q. Are there toilets on site?

A. Yes.

Q. Are there shower on site?

A. Yes.

6. TOURNAMENTS AND TEAMS 

Q. Does the club have any teams?

A. Yes, DLTC has Junior teams, 6 Ladies’ team and 9 Men’s team

Q. How do can I join a DLTC team?

If you are interested, please contact the ladies’ or men’s team captain (contact details available on request). You may be invited to join a session where your level can be assessed.

Q. Do you organize tournaments and competitions?

A. Yes. We organise multiple tournaments throughout the year for both adults and juniors, and we also participate in external leagues.

7. EQUIPMENT

Q. Do I need my own equipment/tennis racket for lessons?

A. No, we can supply equipment if needed. However, we do recommend players to get their own racket if they play regularly.

Q.  Can I get advice on what equipment is best to buy for myself or my child?

A. Yes, please contact Head Coach Sebastien Blanchon for advice on which racket is more suitable.

For junior players  click here.

For adult players click here

8. RESTRING SERVICE

Q. Do you restring rackets?

A. Yes, please contact Head Coach Sebastien for advice on the right type of string and tension that would suit your needs. We also can offer regripping services.

If you cannot find the answer to your question, please contact Head Coach Sebastien Blanchon at:
sebtenniscoaching@gmail.com