BENENDEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT 2023

Adults
Saturday & Sunday
29th & 30th July 2023

Entries open 1st April. First 20 couples to register will receive a free Benenden Water Bottle
JUNIORS ENTRY ADULTS ENTRY
welcome

Welcome

Founded in the 1930s, the Benenden Tennis Tournament takes place annually in July in the grounds of Benenden School in Kent, by kind permission of the Headmistress.

Over the years, three generations of tennis players have enjoyed friendly, competitive tennis on the eleven all-weather courts in this beautiful setting.

The tournament has gone from strength to strength, raising thousands of pounds every year with all proceeds going directly to predominantly local charities. Benenden is a very sociable tournament and families come for the day, enjoying their picnics under the trees.

There is a wonderful atmosphere; home made cakes and hot and cold drinks are served in the tea tent and there are exclusive Benenden Tennis Tournament t-shirts, caps & bottles on sale, a racquet-stringing service and an exciting raffle, with prizes donated by local companies. All proceeds go to charity.

Dates for Junior Tournament: 27th & 28th July 2023

Dates for Adults Tournament: 29th & 30th July 2023

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juniors

Junior Tournament 2023

Thursday 27th July – Junior Girls Doubles and Junior Boys Doubles – All Ages
Friday 28th July – Junior Mixed Doubles – All Ages
Registration is at 8.45am. Play starts at 9am. We aim to finish at 5pm each day.

Junior Entry Form 2023

Applications for this year’s Junior Tournament open on April 1st 2023.

JUNIOR ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

Events

Thursday 27th July – Junior Girls Doubles and Junior Boys Doubles – All Ages
Friday 28th July – Junior Mixed Doubles – All Ages

This is an informal, social and fun event for the children.
All matches for this year’s tournament will be played at Benenden School.

The tournament is run in a round-robin format with medals for all court winners and runners-up. Each court is made up of children who are in the same age group. Courts will have age appropriate balls – orange, green and yellow.

Volunteers

All courts are supervised by parents who kindly volunteer to help us. The tournament could not happen without the dedicated team of umpires, court supervisors and tea tent helpers who ensure that the juniors’ match days run as smoothly as possible. 

If you can help us either on the court or in the tea tent on the day your child is playing, please contact Georgina Wixley at [email protected].

Winners of 2022 Junior Tennis Tournament

Girls Doubles Winners

Evie Hoffman and Lara Gibbs

Boys Doubles Winners

Max Routledge and Jack White 

Mixed Doubles Winners

Max Routledge and Skye Siddles 

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adults

Adult Tournament 2023

Saturday & Sunday - July 29th & 30th
Play starts at 9.15am each day. Please be prompt.

Adult Entry Form 2023

Applications for this year’s Adult Tournament open on April 1st 2023.

 ADULT ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

Events

Saturday 29th July – Men’s and Ladies’ Doubles – Divisions 1 & 2
Sunday 30tH July – Mixed Doubles – Divisions 1 & 2

The adult tournament is played in two divisions. This allows for all standards of tennis player, giving enjoyment at all levels. Entries are accepted on a first come, first served basis before the closing date. On the tournament days, players will play in a first to arrive, first to play basis in order not to keep anyone waiting.

Although this year we will be adding a Division 3 for the mixed which is all about getting out on court and having fun. Family, friends & rusty rackets all invited!

The tournament is run in round-robin format. The winners and runners-up of all courts then go into a knockout tournament. There are prizes and trophies for all divisions.

The round-robin phase is usually completed by 4.00pm (weather permitting) and the knockout final is usually played at approximately 6.00pm.

Winners of 2022 Adult Tennis Tournament

Mens Division 1

Stu Haslam and Chris Truss

Mens Division 2

Max Routledge and Paul Routledge

Ladies Division 1

Charlotte Greenwood and Krista Warpole

Ladies Division 2

Inge-Lisa Mawn & Frances Dinn

Mixed Division 1

Celia Topping and David Topping

Mixed Division 2

Kayleigh Chapman and Chris Wahlers

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charities

Charities

All proceeds from BENENDEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT GOES TO HELP LOCAL CHARITIES

In 2022 we raised a fantastic £8,000 which was given to a number of local charities with a particular focus on supporting children and young adults in our local area.

2022 Donations

Growing for Good

supporters

Thank you to our supporters!

If you are interested in becoming a supporter or sponsor of the tournament, please contact Penny Cunningham at [email protected].

Benenden School
Fridays
Harpers & Hurlingham
Wolfgangsee
Hopscotch Studios
Jubilee Hire
Burfields House Wealth Management
Vital Creative
Hotshotz
directions

Directions

Getting Here

All matches for this year’s tournament will be played at Benenden School.

Benenden School is situated on the B2086 in the village of Benenden, between Cranbrook and Tenterden in Kent. The postcode is TN17 4AA.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Dogs (except guide dogs) are not permitted on the school grounds.
  • Unauthorised access into the school buildings is NOT permitted

Parking

Parents please be advised that there is a car park at Benenden School which children may choose to cross when walking to the lower courts.

Players’ parents will be using this car park all day so please be aware of reversing cars and ask children to be especially vigilant.

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committee

Committee & Contact Us

For anything relating to Juniors Tournament contact
Junior Benenden

For anything relating to Adult Tournament contact
Benenden

Penny Cunningham

Penny Cunningham

Chair and Adult Tournament Organiser

07879 498877

Charlotte Cunningham

Charlotte Cunningham

Adult Tournament Organiser
Georgina Wixley

Georgina Wixley

Junior Tournament Organiser

If you would like to donate either raffle prizes or bake/donate cake for the tea tent please contact Georgina. We are always incredibly grateful for your support.

07368 467322

Sophie Croysdill

Sophie Croysdill

Adult & Junior Raffle

If you would like to donate raffle prizes for the senior or junior raffles please Sophie. We are always incredibly grateful for your support

Laura Bellhouse

Laura Bellhouse

Junior Tournament Organiser

07713 635224

Laura

Harriet Taylor

Harriet Taylor

Junior Tournament Organiser

If you would like to donate either raffle prizes or bake/donate cake for the tea tent please contact Harriet. We are always incredibly grateful for your support.

Hayden Judd

Hayden Judd

Treasurer

Hayden

Sophie Maclaren

Sophie Maclaren

Junior Tea Tent

Everyone loves the home made cakes on sale in the tea-tent. If you are able to make/donate one that would be fantastic and much appreciated. Please contact Sophie

Penny Cunningham

Penny Cunningham

Chair and Adult Tournament Organiser

07879 498877

Charlotte Cunningham

Charlotte Cunningham

Adult Tournament Organiser
Georgina Wixley

Georgina Wixley

Junior Tournament Organiser

If you would like to donate either raffle prizes or bake/donate cake for the tea tent please contact Georgina. We are always incredibly grateful for your support.

07368 467322

Sophie Croysdill

Sophie Croysdill

Adult & Junior Raffle

If you would like to donate raffle prizes for the senior or junior raffles please Sophie. We are always incredibly grateful for your support

Laura Bellhouse

Laura Bellhouse

Junior Tournament Organiser

07713 635224

Laura

Harriet Taylor

Harriet Taylor

Junior Tournament Organiser

If you would like to donate either raffle prizes or bake/donate cake for the tea tent please contact Harriet. We are always incredibly grateful for your support.

Hayden Judd

Hayden Judd

Treasurer

Hayden

Sophie Maclaren

Sophie Maclaren

Junior Tea Tent

Everyone loves the home made cakes on sale in the tea-tent. If you are able to make/donate one that would be fantastic and much appreciated. Please contact Sophie