Save Our Children’s Mini Tennis Courts at Harbour Club Chels
Save Our Children’s Mini Tennis Courts at Harbour Club Chelsea
Why remove children’s tennis courts to create a social hub?
We oppose the planned permanent removal of Harbour Club Chelsea’s two mini tennis courts. These dedicated spaces help children discover tennis, build confidence and develop their skills. They are an important part of the club’s tennis heritage and its future.
Members already experience a shortage of tennis courts. Removing the children’s mini courts would further reduce provision for the families who have supported this club for years.
Parents and members have not been meaningfully consulted about this proposal. We deserve a clear explanation of why these courts must be removed, whether the proposed social hub is necessary for the padel expansion, and what alternatives have been considered.
Members are also concerned that the space could prioritise corporate and social events over junior tennis. Management should clarify its intended use and explain how children’s tennis opportunities will be protected.
We call on Harbour Club management to:
- Halt the removal of the two mini tennis courts.
- Consult meaningfully with members, parents and coaches before making permanent changes.
- Publish the proposed plans and the reasons behind them.
- Explore alternatives that preserve the mini courts and protect junior tennis.
Harbour Club has a proud tennis history. Its children deserve the opportunity to be part of its future.
Sign this petition to save our children’s mini tennis courts and ensure members have a voice.
20 Comments
The HC Member’s handbook Clause A19(d) says the club must give 3 months’ advance notice where tennis facilities are reduced or permanently withdrawn. With reduction of facilities, we expect a reduction in fees. These facilities are previous and you’ve made a decision without consulting your ‘valued members’.
I have 2 children at the club 4 and 6 who love to play tennis. The ability for them to do this was one of the reasons we joined in the first place. Also unbelievable there was no consult on these changes when the bubbles are already so poor and in need of refurbishment.
The bubble courts are awful and dark, it’s absurd to remove these courts which are used daily by children to make space for a padel social area
Absolutely shocking to discover that the area of the mini kids courts it's being removed to make space for a social hub. Why destroy kids courts to make social hub ??? We do not need a social hub ! Is the direction of the club changing completely ? I don't have small kids and I am a padel player and find this decision very wrong and without any justification.
My children love it! It won’t be fair to be taken away!!
It’s a shame that children are always the ones paying the price. Tennis courts are already difficult to book, and this will only make things worse. We understand padel is growing in popularity, but this is a family leisure club where everyone’s needs, including children’s, should matter. Otherwise, perhaps it should simply become an adults-only social club.
The mini court is a valuable facility for children, encouraging them to stay active, develop their skills and enjoy sport. Removing it would be a real loss for families at Harbour Club. I strongly urge the club to reconsider and retain this important space for children.
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Save Our Children’s Mini Tennis Courts at Harbour Club Chels
Save Our Children’s Mini Tennis Courts at Harbour Club Chelsea
Why remove children’s tennis courts to create a social hub?
We oppose the planned permanent removal of Harbour Club Chelsea’s two mini tennis courts. These dedicated spaces help children discover tennis, build confidence and develop their skills. They are an important part of the club’s tennis heritage and its future.
Members already experience a shortage of tennis courts. Removing the children’s mini courts would further reduce provision for the families who have supported this club for years.
Parents and members have not been meaningfully consulted about this proposal. We deserve a clear explanation of why these courts must be removed, whether the proposed social hub is necessary for the padel expansion, and what alternatives have been considered.
Members are also concerned that the space could prioritise corporate and social events over junior tennis. Management should clarify its intended use and explain how children’s tennis opportunities will be protected.
We call on Harbour Club management to:
- Halt the removal of the two mini tennis courts.
- Consult meaningfully with members, parents and coaches before making permanent changes.
- Publish the proposed plans and the reasons behind them.
- Explore alternatives that preserve the mini courts and protect junior tennis.
Harbour Club has a proud tennis history. Its children deserve the opportunity to be part of its future.
Sign this petition to save our children’s mini tennis courts and ensure members have a voice.
20 Comments
Removal of the children’s tennis courts makes it is likely that adult courts will be used for these children’s lessons—effectively making it harder to book adult courts. There has been no impact assessment communicated with members, and no notice, which contravenes the Club’s own terms and conditions.
The HC Member’s handbook Clause A19(d) says the club must give 3 months’ advance notice where tennis facilities are reduced or permanently withdrawn. With reduction of facilities, we expect a reduction in fees. These facilities are previous and you’ve made a decision without consulting your ‘valued members’.
I have 2 children at the club 4 and 6 who love to play tennis. The ability for them to do this was one of the reasons we joined in the first place. Also unbelievable there was no consult on these changes when the bubbles are already so poor and in need of refurbishment.
The bubble courts are awful and dark, it’s absurd to remove these courts which are used daily by children to make space for a padel social area
Absolutely shocking to discover that the area of the mini kids courts it's being removed to make space for a social hub. Why destroy kids courts to make social hub ??? We do not need a social hub ! Is the direction of the club changing completely ? I don't have small kids and I am a padel player and find this decision very wrong and without any justification.
My children love it! It won’t be fair to be taken away!!
It’s a shame that children are always the ones paying the price. Tennis courts are already difficult to book, and this will only make things worse. We understand padel is growing in popularity, but this is a family leisure club where everyone’s needs, including children’s, should matter. Otherwise, perhaps it should simply become an adults-only social club.
The mini court is a valuable facility for children, encouraging them to stay active, develop their skills and enjoy sport. Removing it would be a real loss for families at Harbour Club. I strongly urge the club to reconsider and retain this important space for children.
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Removal of the children’s tennis courts makes it is likely that adult courts will be used for these children’s lessons—effectively making it harder to book adult courts. There has been no impact assessment communicated with members, and no notice, which contravenes the Club’s own terms and conditions.