CLUB TOURNAMENTS
St John's runs a range of tournaments throughout the year. Look out for notifications of when these start.
Open Tournament
The Club holds an Open Tournament every spring/summer. The Finals is usually mid-July.
Betty Jenkins Tournament
This tournament, named in honour of a former long-serving tennis coach at St John's, takes place every summer on the August Bank Holiday Monday.
Handicap Tournament
This usually starts in the Autumn and runs through the winter.
Ladies doubles boxes
If you are interested in joining this, please contact Rosemary Harris rlhrlh@btinternet.com
Sportch
We are pleased to introduce a new club singles ladder open to all players. It’s open to players of all ages and abilities and runs through a simple, fun and free app called “Sportch”. Doubles ladders will be introduced soon.
The competition and match formats are very flexible, meaning it will fit well into any schedule. You can join or leave at any point, play as much or as little as you want or take breaks as required.
How to join
- Download the free Sportch app from your app store (https://sportch.page.link/app).
- Open the app and tap Sign Up
- During registration ensure to:
- Select ‘our club’ as your club by tapping the “Link Club” button
- Set your ability level using the slider
- You’re done and ready to play
After signing up, you will be placed in a zone of 5 players based on ability… send them a match-request to get started! Good luck!
[Your starting position is based on how you self-assessed yourself during registration and your ranking will update as and when results are confirmed.]
For any questions, contact Simon Bishop on 07539 483362
Calendar of Club Tournaments 2024
Saturday 27 Jan
- Tournament and takeaway 5-7pm
Saturday 24 Feb
- Tournament and takeaway 5-7pm
Sunday 17 March
- Handicap and Junior Tournament Finals
Saturday 23 March
- Tournament and takeaway 5-7pm
Friday 29 March
- Rosemary's Golden Egg Tournament (tbc)
Saturday 27 April
- Tournament and takeaway 5-7pm
Saturday 25 May
- Tournament and takeaway 5-7pm
Saturday 16th June
- Juniors Finals Tournament 9.30-1pm
Saturday 22nd June
-
Fun Family Mixed Generation Tournament 2.00-6.00pm
Saturday 29 June
- Tournament and takeaway 5-7pm
Saturday 6 July
- Club Open Junior and Adult Tournament Finals
Saturday 27 July
- Tournament and takeaway 5-7pm
BH Monday 26 Aug
- Betty Jenkins Mixed Tournament 2-5pm
Saturday 28 September
- Tournament and takeaway 5-7pm
Saturday 26 October
- Tournament and takeaway 5-7pm
Saturday 30 November
- Tournament and takeaway 5-7pm
LEAGUE MATCHES
St John's Tennis Club plays in both the Kent and Maidstone Leagues and have a number of teams to give more people an opportunity to play competitive tennis against different clubs.
Maidstone League Matches Summer 2024
Kent League Matches Winter 2024-25
Captains for League Matches
Club Captain Denise Holme holmerichard@aol.com
Mixed Denise Holme holmerichard@aol.com
Ladies one Wendy Weavis wendyweavis@gmail.com
Ladies two Denise Holme holmerichard@aol.com
Mens Patrick McCall patrick_irene@hotmail.com