Improving Tennis Courts in Bexley
TwistFizz C.I.C. has been appointed as the new operator for Bexley’s tennis courts
We are pleased to introduce ourselves as the new tennis operator for Bexley, and we look forward to serving you and enhancing your tennis experience.
Starting from 1 October, we are excited to launch the Bexley tennis pass. This fantastic offer allows a household of up to 2 adults and 4 children to book up to 5 hours of tennis per week across all seven venues for just £35 per year. It's a great way for families and friends to enjoy time together while staying active.
Additionally, we want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to play. Free play will be offered at all venues between 9am and 12pm Monday to Friday. For those who prefer a more flexible option, you can also choose to pay and play for just £7 per hour outside of free play time.
We're also hosting an open day on 19 October. Come and meet some of the TwistFizz team, enjoy free coaching sessions, and learn more about what we have to offer. It's a perfect opportunity to kick off your tennis journey with us.
If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to contact us at hello@twistfizz.co.uk. We are here to help and excited to provide a fantastic tennis experience for everyone in Bexley.
Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you on the courts.
The TwistFizz Team
Tennis sites in Bexley
Frequently asked questions
Why are we doing this?
Bexley’s park tennis courts were graded as poor or worse in a recent LTA condition report. Without significant investment at the courts risk falling into further disrepair possibly even resulting in closure. LTA and Government funding offers a once in a generation opportunity to improve the quality of the courts for the whole community as well as putting plans in place to safeguard them long-term.
Why are we reintroducing charging?
We need to reintroduce a charging model with a reasonable pricing structure so that income can be reinvested back into the courts to keep them at a good standard and safeguard their long-term future. Without this approach the courts would be at risk of falling into a state of disrepair and possible closure in the future. Free tennis slots and a free tennis programme will still be available to the public at every site.
What if we can’t afford to play?
Free tennis slots and a free tennis programme will still be available.
Are the tennis courts being privatised?
No. The courts are not being privatised or sold, they will still be owned by the London Borough of Bexley and they will continue to be used as tennis courts. We will be appointing a tennis operator to run a broad and inclusive programme for the whole community.
Are all Bexley’s Council’s courts being renovated?
Of our 26 courts across 7 park sites, 24 are being renovated. The two that are not are the far courts at Sidcup Place as the LTA deemed these out of the scope of the funding due to the extensive works that were required. Therefore, we plan to utilise this area with 2 new Pickleball courts.
Did you run any Community Engagement sessions?
We ran three community engagement drop-in sessions held at the following sites:
- Northumberland Heath recreation ground tennis courts - Tuesday 6 February, 1pm to 3pm
- Waring Park tennis courts - Wednesday 14 February, 10am to 12pm
- Danson Park tennis courts - Saturday 24 February, 11am to 1pm
This was an opportunity to speak to a member of our team about the project. From these discussions the following general themes were identified:
- people were positive about investment in the tennis courts
- people thought it was a shame to reintroduce charging but they understood it was to safeguard the future of the courts
- people were pleased to hear about the free tennis offer
- people were happy to pay a ‘reasonable’ charge to play providing they were getting an improved product
- people thought the gated system would be a barrier for some to access sport
- people liked the idea of being guaranteed a court through the booking system