Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The Tennis and Racquet Club (T&R) The oldest athletic and social club in the city of Boston. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://tandr.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [CLUB EVENTS - FUTURE & PAST](https://tandr.org/club-events/) - Tennis & Racquet Club events include court tennis, racquets, and squash. Other amenities include a fitness center, members bar and billiards room. The Hamlen Room is available to rent. - [King of the Newbies Champions](https://tandr.org/king-of-the-newbies-champions/) - Over the summer we ran King of the Newbies tournaments for both Court Tennis and Racquets. A fantastic turn out with 32 in Court Tennis and 15 in Racquets. - [MA Squash League - Deadline Sept 23rd](https://tandr.org/ma-squash-league-deadline-sept-23rd/) - The Massachusetts Squash Leagues are a great opportunity to play new players at your level. Fixtures are home and away. - [Fitness Center - Cycling Classes are Back!](https://tandr.org/fitness-center-cycling-classes-are-back/) - A low impact/high cardio interval indoor group workout for all levels – it’s a great sweat to fun music! Come try it out – SEPTEMBER CLASSES ARE FREE for anyone! - [Kids Magical Storytime at the T&R](https://tandr.org/kids-magical-storytime-at-the-tr/) - [Intrigued By An Evening Of Revelations?](https://tandr.org/intrigued-by-an-evening-of-revelations/) - [T&R Pro vs Pro Night!](https://tandr.org/tr-pro-vs-pro-night/) - [Final BBQ of the Year!](https://tandr.org/final-bbq-of-the-year/) - [Don't Forget to Join Us for An Evening of Fascinating Tales of High Stakes Art Thievery](https://tandr.org/dont-forget-to-join-us-for-an-evening-of-fascinating-tales-of-high-stakes-art-thievery/) - Where are the Gardner Rembrandts and Who Took Them? These are the questions that people have been asking for almost 35 years. Art theft and security expert, author Anthony Amore has written several books on the topic and will be speaking at the Club on Wednesday, September 25th at 6:30PM with a Q&A to follow. If you'd like a signed - [Jimmy Knott & Sears Cup Weekend!](https://tandr.org/jimmy-knott-sears-cup-weekend/) - The Sears Cup Returns! We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Sears Cup and the Jimmy Knott Memorial Singles, taking place from October 10th to 13th at the Tennis & Racquet Club. Kick off the season in style with our Season Opening Party on Friday, October 11th, featuring live jazz music! This event will sell - [2024 Summer Membership at the T&R](https://tandr.org/2024-summer-membership-at-the-tr/) - Our Board of Governors will again be offering 30 summer positions for guest memberships from June 1st thru August 31st.The cost for the three months will be $600, and includes 2 lessons! In order to encourage trying out the Club to its fullest, these 2 lessons can be used in any of our sports - but it must - [New & Prospective Member Cocktail Game Night!](https://tandr.org/new-prospective-member-cocktail-game-night/) - Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024 6 - 8 pm - [Patriot Cup January 6th!](https://tandr.org/patriot-cup-january-6th/) - PATRIOT CUP Saturday January 6th, 2024Venue: The Tennis & Racquet Club Kick off the year with an exciting court tennis competition between the Tennis & Racquet Club and our New England rivals, the National Tennis Club.Don’t miss out on this opportunity to showcase your talents and connect with other court tennis enthusiasts. Matches will be first - [Burke Cup 2024!](https://tandr.org/burke-cup-2024/) - [Halloween Party at the T&R!](https://tandr.org/halloween-party-at-the-tr/) - [World Doubles Racquets Championship 2023 Tickets On Sale!](https://tandr.org/world-doubles-racquets-championship-2023-tickets-on-sale/) - The World Doubles Racquets Championship being hosted by the T&R in late November is rapidly approaching, and alongside it we are excited to offer a plethora of events for you. To purchase tickets or learn more about the event please check out the official website www.wdrc23.com . - [2023 Jimmy Knott Memorial](https://tandr.org/2023-jimmy-knott-memorial/) - Friday, October 13th - Sunday, October 15th Sign up now in the Pro Shop for this years event! - [Fall Kickoff BBQ!](https://tandr.org/fall-kickoff-bbq/) - Saturday, October 14th 12-4pm Celebrate the start of the season, Tom Pickin and Camden Riviere! - [World Doubles Racquets Championship 2023 at the T&R this November!](https://tandr.org/world-doubles-racquets-championship-2023-at-the-tr-this-november/) - Save The Date – World Doubles Racquets Championship 2023 – Boston First Leg – Wednesday, November 29th Second Leg – Saturday, December 2nd The Tennis & Racquet Club of Boston is organizing a slate of social and athletic events around the two matches and looks forward to hosting you come November! Please visit the event’s - [T&R BBQ Thursday July 27th!](https://tandr.org/tr-bbq-thursday-july-27th/) - [2023 Patriot Cup](https://tandr.org/patriot-cup/) - In honor of International Tennis Day, the Tennis & Racquet Club will be battling it out with the National Tennis Club in a summer edition of the Patriot Cup. NTC will be hosting on Tuesday, June 20th with matches starting at 1pm. If you would like to spend a day in Newport during the summer, please feel free to - [2018 Ladies US Open Court Tennis](https://tandr.org/2018-ladies-us-open-court-tennis/) - The Tennis and Racquet Club is proud to host the 2018 Ladies US Open Court Tennis. This event will feature the current Ladies World Champion, Claire Fahey. Please find the draws below: SINGLES DOUBLES BACK DRAW - [2018 Jimmy Knott Memorial Singles](https://tandr.org/2018-jimmy-knott-memorial-singles/) - The Jimmy Knott Memorial singles is a mid-to-upper level singles event held in Boston each year. It is designed to be the season opening singles event to help shake off the rust after a summer on the golf course. Main Draw: Back Draw: - [July Squash Box Leagues](https://tandr.org/july-squash-box-leagues/) - July Squash Box Leagues Congratulations to this month's winners! Box #1 - David Tedeschi Box #2 - Jeremy Aronson Box #3 - John Levis Box #4 - Alex Oliveira Box #5 - Paul Cathcart Box #6 - Logan Ramseyer Box 7 - Henry Holderness Box #8 - Alex Post Box #9 - Ryan Brady Swing by - [King of the Newbies](https://tandr.org/king-of-the-newbies/) - King of the Newbies These events have become a summer tradition! There are draws in Court Tennis and Racquets that run from July 1st to Labor Day. Do I qualify: If you have played the game less than 2 years then you're eligible. There are also exceptions for special circumstances. How does it work: The - [Squash Box Leagues](https://tandr.org/squash-box-leagues/) - Squash - June Box Leagues June 1st - 30th Find the boxes below! [pdf-embedder url="https://tandr.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/June-2018.pdf" title="June 2018"] Click the next page button on the pdf viewer to scroll through boxes 1 to 9. How does it work? Each box will consist of 6 players. For month #1 (June) this will be based on current US - [2018 Sears Cup](https://tandr.org/2018-sears-cup/) - Follow the link for draws and results. - [Club Championship Draws](https://tandr.org/club-championship-draws/) - It's Club Championship time! Follow the links below to find the draws: Court Tennis Club Singles -Singles Club Doubles - Doubles Ladies Singles - Ladies Handicap Singles - Handicap Singles Handicap Doubles - Handicap Doubles 30+ Level Singles - 30plus 40+ Level Singles - 40plus 50+ Level Singles - 50plus Mixed Doubles - Mixed Racquets Club Singles - Singles Rqts Club Doubles - Doubles - [One Day Squash Tournaments](https://tandr.org/one-day-squash-tournaments/) - In January we will be running 3 one day squash tournaments and there's a little something for everyone! The details are as follows: 2.0 to 3.0 - Saturday, Jan 14th 3.0 to 4.0 - Saturday, Jan 21st 4.0 to 5.0 - Saturday, Jan 28th We are limited to 16 entries per event and it is - [T&R Wins Patriot Cup](https://tandr.org/tr-wins-patriot-cup/) - Yesterday in Boston the T&R took on the National Tennis Club in the annual Patriot Cup; an inter-club competition for New England court tennis bragging rights. We had a record sign up with almost 40 players between the two teams, battling it out over 18 matches. The final tally came to 11 -7 in favour ## Pages - [HOME](https://tandr.org/) - The Tennis and Racquet ClubThe Tennis and Racquet Club (T&R) was founded in 1902 and remains the oldest athletic and social club in the city of Boston. The club is known for its century-old tradition of court tennis (the regal, slate-walled ancestors of all racquet sports), the unique and exciting game of racquets, and its - [FITNESS CENTER](https://tandr.org/fitness/) - Fitness center complete with circuit weight training system, lifecycles, free weights, treadmills, elliptical trainers, professional fitness trainer and massage therapy. - [T&R CLUB AMENITIES](https://tandr.org/club-amenities/) - TandR amenities and services include a members bar and biliards room, fitness center and the Hamlen Room, available for to rent for events - [SQUASH](https://tandr.org/squash/) - The Tennis & Racquet Club features three international squash courts and three NA hardball courts. Squash and hardball lessons, tournaments and junior programs. - [RACQUETS](https://tandr.org/racquets/) - Racquets, also known as hardracquets or rackets, is the fastest racquet game in the world. The racquets program at the T&R includes private and group lessons. - [COURT TENNIS](https://tandr.org/court-tennis/) - The T&R provides court tennis programs at all levels, from junior to expert, with both private and group lessons, as well as organized clinics. - [CONTACT T&R](https://tandr.org/contact-tandr/) - Contact Tom Dobbins, General Manager; Tony Hollins, Director of Athletics; Janice Pearson, Accounting - [ABOUT THE TENNIS & RACQUET CLUB](https://tandr.org/about-the-tennis-and-racquet-club/) - The Tennis & Racquet Club: designed by Parker and Thomas in the classical revival style, built by Frank Whitcomb in 1902. Offers court tennis, racquets and squash. - [RATINGS & HANDICAPS](https://tandr.org/ratings-handicaps/) - RATINGS & HANDICAPS Here is a short guide to the different rating and handicap systems that we use at the T&R. These can be extremely useful for match finding with players you may not have met; maintaining an accurate ranking is very important, for that exact reason. Read on here: Squash: US Squash Rating - [Newsletter - October 2018](https://tandr.org/newsletter-october-2018/) - WELCOME BACK!! By Tony Hollins As the leaves start to turn, the temperature starts to dip, and pumpkin spice starts to take over our coffee houses, it means one thing; it's T&R season! We are going to use this season opening newsletter as an informational packet / refresher on the ins and outs of the - [LESSONS & CLINICS](https://tandr.org/lessons-clinics/) - LESSONS & CLINICS Whether you are brand new to the sport or an advanced player, we strive to offer vehicles to improve your play level in each of the sports. Here is a short guide on lesson availability and pricing: There is a 24 hours cancellation policy for lessons and clinics; if you cancel within - [NEW PRO SHOP BILLING AND WEBSITE](https://tandr.org/new-pro-shop-billing-and-website/) - NEW PRO SHOP BILLING AND WEBSITE Starting over the summer, we introduced a new online payment platform for Pro Shop sales. At the end of the month you will now receive an email invoice with the balance of your account; you will be able to pay this directly from the email offering a transparent and - [NEW MEMBER PROCESS](https://tandr.org/new-member-process/) - NEW MEMBER PROCESS By Robert Spangler Membership Committee Chair This question has been asked by a few members looking to recommend friends to our wonderful club. For your information, here is a summary of the membership process: Application Prospective members should submit membership applications (found at the front desk) to the General Manager, Tom - [ATHLETIC & BOOKING RULES](https://tandr.org/athletic-booking-rules/) - General Athletic & Booking Rules - Prime time hours are 4:30pm to 8:30pm, Monday to Friday. -You may be a part of no more than 3 prime time bookings per rolling week period per sport. -You can book up to 7 days out. -Court cancellation / no-show policy: members who fail to show up for - [CLUBLOCKER TIPS & TRICKS](https://tandr.org/clublocker-tips-tricks/) - Clublocker.com Tips & Tricks Our booking system can be found at www.clublocker.com and it offers several functions to help you get the most out of the T&R. Here are a few things that you need to know: CLUB RANKINGS Are you looking for more squash players around your level? By clicking on "Rankings" on the - [SHOP](https://tandr.org/tempshop/) - The Boston Tennis & Racquet Club online pro shop. Squash, court tennis, and racquets equipment and apparel. ## Events - [2025 Summer Membership](https://tandr.org/event/2025-summer-membership/) - Our Board of Governors will again be offering a limited number of summer positions for guest memberships from June 1st thru August 31st. The cost for the three months will be $450. The “Summer Guest Membership” is a smart and easy way to try out the Club. No initiation fees, no letters of introduction required. - [U.S. Over 40s](https://tandr.org/event/u-s-over-40s/) - [Winter League Final](https://tandr.org/event/winter-league-final/) - [MA Squash Finals](https://tandr.org/event/ma-squash-finals/) - [Hardball Nationals](https://tandr.org/event/hardball-nationals/) - [Racquets U.S. Open](https://tandr.org/event/racquets-u-s-open/) - [Burke Cup](https://tandr.org/event/burke-cup/) - [Tennis & Racquet Club Winter Classic](https://tandr.org/event/tennis-racquet-club-winter-classic/) - [Kids Musical Storytime at the T&R!](https://tandr.org/event/kids-musical-storytime-at-the-tr-2/) - [Kids Musical Storytime at the T&R!](https://tandr.org/event/kids-musical-storytime-at-the-tr/) - [T&R Pro vs Pro Night!](https://tandr.org/event/tr-pro-vs-pro-night/) - Join us for an evening of multi-sport battle between your T&R Professionals! Contact Leon: Leon@tandr.org for more information. - [Intrigued By An Evening Of Revelations?](https://tandr.org/event/intrigued-by-an-evening-of-revelations/) - [Rosé Wine Tasting](https://tandr.org/event/rose-wine-tasting/) - [New & Prospective Member Cocktail Game Night!](https://tandr.org/event/new-prospective-member-cocktail-game-night/) - Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024 6 - 8 pm - [T&R Halloween Party!](https://tandr.org/event/tr-halloween-party-2/) - [3.0 Squash Clinic](https://tandr.org/event/3-0-squash-clinic-12/) - [3.0 Squash Clinic](https://tandr.org/event/3-0-squash-clinic-11/) - [3.0 Squash Clinic](https://tandr.org/event/3-0-squash-clinic-10/) - [3.0 Squash Clinic](https://tandr.org/event/3-0-squash-clinic-9/) - [3.0 Squash Clinic](https://tandr.org/event/3-0-squash-clinic-8/) - [3.0 Squash Clinic](https://tandr.org/event/3-0-squash-clinic-7/) - [3.0 Squash Clinic](https://tandr.org/event/3-0-squash-clinic-5/) - [3.0 Squash Clinic](https://tandr.org/event/3-0-squash-clinic-4/) - [3.0 Squash Clinic](https://tandr.org/event/3-0-squash-clinic-3/) - [3.0 Squash Clinic](https://tandr.org/event/3-0-squash-clinic-2/) - [3.0 Squash Clinic](https://tandr.org/event/3-0-squash-clinic/) - [6.0 MA Squash League](https://tandr.org/event/6-0-ma-squash-league-11/) - [6.0 MA Squash League](https://tandr.org/event/6-0-ma-squash-league-10/) - [6.0 MA Squash League](https://tandr.org/event/6-0-ma-squash-league-9/) - [6.0 MA Squash League](https://tandr.org/event/6-0-ma-squash-league-8/) - [6.0 MA Squash League](https://tandr.org/event/6-0-ma-squash-league-7/) - [6.0 MA Squash League](https://tandr.org/event/6-0-ma-squash-league-6/) - [6.0 MA Squash League](https://tandr.org/event/6-0-ma-squash-league-5/) - [6.0 MA Squash League](https://tandr.org/event/6-0-ma-squash-league-4/) - [6.0 MA Squash League](https://tandr.org/event/6-0-ma-squash-league-3/) - [6.0 MA Squash League](https://tandr.org/event/6-0-ma-squash-league-2/) - [6.0 MA Squash League](https://tandr.org/event/6-0-ma-squash-league/) - [U-35 Racquets Weekend](https://tandr.org/event/u-35-racquets-weekend/) - [Cycle Class](https://tandr.org/event/cycle-class-13/) - [Cycle Class](https://tandr.org/event/cycle-class-12/) - [Cycle Class](https://tandr.org/event/cycle-class-11/) - [Cycle Class](https://tandr.org/event/cycle-class-10/) - [Cycle Class](https://tandr.org/event/cycle-class-9/) - [Cycle Class](https://tandr.org/event/cycle-class-8/) - [Cycle Class](https://tandr.org/event/cycle-class-7/) - [Cycle Class](https://tandr.org/event/cycle-class-6/) - [Cycle Class](https://tandr.org/event/cycle-class-5/) - [Cycle Class](https://tandr.org/event/cycle-class-4/) - [Cycle Class](https://tandr.org/event/cycle-class-3/) - [Cycle Class](https://tandr.org/event/cycle-class-2/) - [Cycle Class](https://tandr.org/event/cycle-class/) - [Fall Kickoff BBQ](https://tandr.org/event/fall-kickoff-bbq/) - Saturday, October 14th 12-4 pm Celebrating the start of the season, Tom Pickin and Camden Riviere! - [Yoga](https://tandr.org/event/yoga/) - 6:30 - 7:15 pm on Court 7! - [Yoga](https://tandr.org/event/yoga-3/) - 6:30 - 7:15 pm on Court 7! - [Yoga](https://tandr.org/event/yoga-2/) - 6:30 - 7:15 pm on Court 7! - [World Doubles Racquets Championship 2023](https://tandr.org/event/world-doubles-racquets-championship-2023/) - [2023 Jimmy Knott Memorial Singles](https://tandr.org/event/2023-jimmy-knott-memorial-singles/) - [2019 Jimmy Knott](https://tandr.org/event/2019-jimmy-knott/) - [2019 Crawford Fund Management Open](https://tandr.org/event/2019-crawford-fund-management-open/) - The Tennis and Racquet Club is honored to host the inaugural Crawford Fund Management Open; a PSA Challenger 10 event. For more information follow THIS link. - [2018 Ladies US Open Court Tennis](https://tandr.org/event/2018-ladies-us-open-court-tennis/) - The Tennis and Racquet Club is honored to host the 2018 Ladies US Open Court Tennis from Friday, November 2nd to Sunday, November 4th. For draws and more follow THIS link. - [Jimmy Knott Memorial Court Tennis](https://tandr.org/event/jimmy-knott-memorial-court-tennis/) - October 12th to 14th, 2018: The Jimmy Knott Memorial Singles is a mid-to-upper level court tennis singles event. Players from around the country will travel to Boston to play in this event which marks the kickoff to a new court tennis season. Here is the draw for this year: - [TRUB Cup](https://tandr.org/event/trub-cup-2/) - It's time to battle for Back Bay - Beacon Hill squash bragging rights! 14 players from the T&R will take on the UBC at the Union Boat Club. This is for players of all levels. For more information, email Tony.Hollins@TandR.org - [Royal Air Force Squash Tour](https://tandr.org/event/royal-air-force-squash-tour/) - 12 players from the British Royal Air Force will be taking on the T&R on Tuesday evening. For information on how to be a part of it please contact Tony.Hollins@TandR.org - [Halloween Party](https://tandr.org/event/halloween-party/) - The Social Committee presents the 2018 Halloween Party. Stay tuned for more information to come soon! - [MCC Lord's Visit](https://tandr.org/event/mcc-lords-visit/) - October 15th, 2018: The MCC Lord's travelling real tennis team will be making a stop in Boston to take on the T&R. We will be looking for players with handicaps between 35 to 55 to take on the Brits. For more information email Tony Hollins. - [The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award](https://tandr.org/event/the-duke-of-edinburghs-international-award/) - Sept 18th, 2018: The Tennis & Racquet Club will be hosting a visit from HRH The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, to raise awareness and funds for the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. You will be helping America's young people find their purpose, passion, and place in this world. More information to follow. - [2018 Sears Cup](https://tandr.org/event/2018searscup/) - May 18-20, 2018: The Sears Cup is the T&R's flagship event. It includes 5 flights of court tennis doubles, 4 flights of squash singles, 2 flights of racquets singles, and 2 flights of racquets doubles. Alongside the athletic events there will also be a welcoming cocktail party on the Friday evening and a "Roaring 20's" themed party on the Saturday evening. So grab your flappers and fedoras, and head to Boston for this weekend long extravaganza! - [St. Patrick's Day Party](https://tandr.org/event/st-patricks-day-party/) - March 16th, 2018: Grab your lucky charms and head to the T&R for a St.Patrick's day themed party and world class squash exhibition. Amanda Sobhy will be playing in a squash exhibition against another world class opponent. Amanda is the American #1, the face of US Squash, and her highest world ranking to date is #7 in the world. - [Squash ABCD](https://tandr.org/event/squash-abcd/) - On Saturday, February 18th we are going to run an ABCD Squash tournament. What is an ABCD? This is an in-house event for players of all skills levels. Once the draw is closed we will divide up the entrants into teams of four, each including an "A", "B", "C", and "D" player. You will then - [Mint Julep Cup](https://tandr.org/event/mint-julep-cup/) - May 6th, 2017 - The Mint Julep Cup is held in conjunction with the running of the Kentucky Derby. This fun one day event was designed to help introduce ladies to court tennis in a social and competitive (but only slightly) tournament. - [T&R Christmas Party](https://tandr.org/event/tr-christmas-party/) - T&R's annual Christmas party - [TRUB Cup - Squash](https://tandr.org/event/trub-cup/) - The TRUB Cup is an annual Squash rivalry pitting the T&R against the Union Boat Club (TR+UB = TRUB). Teams are made up of players of all levels. - [Anne Boylen – Court Tennis](https://tandr.org/event/anne-boylen-court-tennis/) - The Anne Boleyn is a ladies handicapped court tennis tournament. For ladies of all standards. - [National League - NY R&T at Boston - Court Tennis](https://tandr.org/event/national-league-ny-rt-at-boston-court-tennis/) - The opening match of the 2016/17 National League court tennis season. Team New England will face off against Team New York. - [Jimmy Knott Memorial Singles - Court Tennis](https://tandr.org/event/jimmy-knott-memorial-singles-court-tennis/) - The Jimmy Knott Memorial is a mid-to-upper level amateur singles court tennis tournament. Formerly known as the Boston A Invitational. - [Western Open - Racquets](https://tandr.org/event/western-open-racquets/) - The Western Open Racquets is a singles and doubles event kicking off the North American Racquets Association’s season. Attracts player from the US and abroad - [Sears Cup](https://tandr.org/event/sears-cup/) - The Sears Cup is the Tennis and Racquet Club’s flagship event. It includes court tennis doubles, racquets singles and doubles, and squash events. ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://tandr.org/category/uncategorized/) - [T&R Social Event](https://tandr.org/category/tr-social-event/) - [Court Tennis](https://tandr.org/category/court-tennis/) - [Squash](https://tandr.org/category/squash/) - [Racquets](https://tandr.org/category/racquets/) - [Fitness Center](https://tandr.org/category/fitness-center/) ## Tags - [court tennis](https://tandr.org/tag/court-tennis/) - [patriot cup](https://tandr.org/tag/patriot-cup/) ## Event Categories - [Court Tennis](https://tandr.org/calendar/category/court-tennis/) - [Racquets](https://tandr.org/calendar/category/racquets/) - [Squash](https://tandr.org/calendar/category/squash/)