Crescent Tennis Club was founded in 1905 and is the largest tennis club in the Sidcup area.
The Club aims to offer tennis for all ages and playing abilities from beginner upwards.
- Currently 6 courts out of 8 to choose from including 2 out of 4 floodlit courts so you can play until 9.30pm all year round!
- Free online court booking system.
- Professional (LTA) coaching – individual or group – to improve your game or give you the basics to get on court.
- Junior tennis coaching camps during the Summer, Easter/half term breaks - contact our coaching supplier, detials are on the coaching page.
- Social Tennis throughout the week and weekends.
- Competitive tennis, fun one day events, our annual club championships tournament and inter club league matches.
- Club Box leagues- great way to meet new people and have a game with a competitive edge.
- Access to facilities offering a bar, kitchen, TV.
1905
Today
Today we provide :-
- Team tennis - North Kent, Kent and Aegon National - Learn more
- Box Leagues - Summer and Winter, Singles & Doubles - Learn more
- Coaching - LTA qualified/accredited - Learn more
- Club championships In Summer - Seniors Juniors & Mixed - Learn more
- Social play - Most weekdays - Learn more
2024
History of the Club
Click on the honours board to see a selection of images from the past -
Snippets of History
In 1905 several gentlemen decided to contribute 10 guineas each to form the Crescent Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
Some members were charged with procuring stop netting 6ft high from Gamages at a cost of 1 shilling a yard.
Deckchairs were purchased at 1s 11d each. (9.5 p in todays money)
A full-time groundsman was employed at 30 shillings a week. (£1.50 p in todays money)
Ball boys could be hired for 1 penny a day.
A clubhouse was procured sometime between 1905 and 1912.
The full report can be viewed using this link - History of the Club
Sponsorship
Crescent Tennis Club gratefully acknowledges the support of our local sponsors. Without their assistance we couldn’t provide the facilities that we have or be a key part of the local community.Thank you all.
How can you support Crescent Tennis Club?
There are several ways to get involved with Crescent Tennis Club – and many benefits for your company. By aligning your company with us, you will not only be supporting a wonderful local community facility but will also bring your brand to its members, the hundreds of visiting players who come from across South East London and Kent and the wide range of people who regularly visit our website.
Opportunities available to your business:
- Court-side sponsorship banner
- Championship sponsorship
- Email newsletter sponsorship
- Website advertising space
- Ball Machine sponsorship
- League team shirt sponsorship
We are always delighted to hear from Individuals or companies looking to support Crescent Tennis Club by becoming a sponsor. For more information contact clubsecretary@cresenttennisclub.co.uk