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Harrow Lawn Tennis Club
est. 1880

Harrow Lawn Tennis Club is in the grounds of Harrow School and is reached from Garlands Lane, off Peterborough Road, Harrow-on-the-Hill. (See map). Before play commences
Before play commences Within the grounds there is a small sports club, The Hill Club (tel. 0208 864 9191) and the Harrow School golf course, which overlooks the courts. Separate membership is required for both. HLTC leases the tennis courts and a small pavilion, the Boyer Webb, from the school annually. Harrow School has redeveloped the sports facilities, and since September 2004 we are privileged to play on twelve new acrylic courts.

The Club has approximately three hundred members, a third of whom play regularly, and this year, HLTC is entering nine teams in the Slazenger Middlesex North-West League, and one—our Ladies' 1st team—in the Intermediate Division of the Slazenger Middlesex West League. We play hard, but thanks to our active social diary, we endeavour to enjoy ourselves off- as well as on-court. To learn more about us, browse this site or better still come along for a game, where any of our committee members will delight in welcoming you.

Roger Frais
HLTC president

Juniors

With the aim of long-term player development, we encourage all our juniors to take professional instruction. In line with the Lawn Tennis Association, we maintain that correct technique and a sound understanding of the game of tennis require competent coaching. With this in mind, we are pleased that on Saturday mornings Elaina Forland (tel. 077899 61142) is coaching our juniors. (See Saturday morning coaching times). Read more.

Coaching

HLTC welcomes members and non-members alike to adult beginner/improver coaching with Elaina Forland (tel. 077899 61142). You will learn techniques and tactics in fun-packed sessions, which include drills and some competitive but friendly matches. Read more.

Peter Rutland (tel. 07940 888909) coaches our teams. Many know Peter. He is one of the county's finest coaches and best players. He runs a group-coaching session for adults on Saturdays mornings. Read more.

Saturday May 19, 2007 was the last day that Cliff Gray coached at HLTC. His professional coaching is second to none; we miss him, but he can be booked privately (tel. 07889 181549 or 01923 842230).

Middlesex League

In 2008, HLTC are entering four Ladies' (divisions 3 to 6) and five Gentlemen's (divisions 2 to 9) in the Slazenger Middlesex North-West League, and proudly one—our Ladies' 1st team—in the Intermediate Division of the Slazenger Middlesex West League. Fixtures and results are available on-line.

Our recorders for the Middlesex League are Wendy Driver and Gordon Keys. Read more.

Tournament 2008

Sunday July 13 is Finals Day. This summer tournament is a knockout competition with every finalist playing for the honour of being a club champion. The events are Ladies' Singles, Gentlemen's Singles, Ladies' Doubles, Gentlemen's Doubles and Mixed Doubles. The draws will be made available on-line, results updated often. Alex Ngui, the tournament director, expects to run plate competitions in all five categories.

On Finals Day, spectators are encouraged to give the players their full support—remember, Finals Day is special for the players. Spectators usually bring picnics, but drinks can be purchased from a cash bar. A barbeque and a presentation of the trophies to the winners will follow the finals. Read more.

Harrow end the long wait for Cup triumph

Harrow Lawn Tennis Club men's team has won the prestigious Middlesex Cup for the first time in over thirty years.

After winning through four rounds in this fiercely fought knockout competition, Harrow claimed Colin Stone, James Kavanagh, Alex Bolotov, Yura Bolotov & Mark Wass
Colin Stone, James Kavanagh, Alex Bolotov, Yura Bolotov & Mark Wass the triumph by beating favourites Hatch End in a thrilling final, winning by five rubbers to four.

The win was particularly sweet as Harrow men's first team play in Division Three of the Slazenger Middlesex League, while Hatch End's first team play in Division One.

Harrow had already caused a shock in the semi-finals by beating Harrow Weald, who play in Division Two.

The triumphant Harrow team was Colin Stone, James Kavanagh, Alex Bolotov, Yura Bolotov, Mark Wass, Stephen Bloom and Mathew Everatt.

Georgie Housley
Harrow Observer, Thur July 26, 2007

Calendar

Our committee organises many tournaments and social events.

The club calendar is kindly maintained by Patti Axten, Club Secretary.

  • Sun 4 May 2008 POSTPONED President's Cup Mixed Veterans' Tournament
  • Sun 13 Jul 2008 Finals Day
  • Sun 31 Aug 2008 Social Tennis & Captains' Tea
  • Sun 21 Sep 2008 Social Tennis & President's Pimms

Committee

Committee members are elected at HLTC's AGM. Except for the president, whose term is five years, all hold office for three years.

In April of 2007, the HLTC committee reintroduced the position of Vice-president, and following Roger Frais's nomination unanimously appointed Wendy Driver.

Membership

To join the club, come along to the courts on a weekend morning, when you can play a game or two and talk to a member of the committee. A membership form is available on-line (fees are listed). Send it, a cheque made payable to "Harrow Lawn Tennis Club" and a stamped self-addressed envelope to our membership secretary, Chris Madgashian.

Download our Membership Form (Microsoft Word format). It includes a complete breakdown of club fees:

Playing Times

Club members share the courts with the Harrow schoolboys, and may use the courts in the mornings and evenings. The School reserves the courts in the late afternoons.

Harrow School Term-time Playing Times
 a.m.tillp.m.from
Monday16.0018.30
Tuesday14.0018.30
Wednesday16.0018.30
Thursday14.0018.30
Friday16.0018.45
Saturday14.0018.30
Sunday14.0017.00

Download Playing Times (Microsoft Word format) for a comprehensive listing of term-time and holiday playing times:

TC Blau-Weiß Kassel e.V.

HLTC has a special bond with TC Blau-Weiß Kassel e.V.. Our two clubs enjoy each other's competition and friendship. Our clubs alternate visits; last year, we traveled to Germany (20-23 July 2007).

Photograph Album

See Ralph Watson's photographs of Finals Day 2007 and Kassel 2007

Clothing

HLTC-branded clothing is in stock. Sharp dressers should see Corinne Cooke for tennis clothing bearing our proud logo.