Longwood Cricket Club

Name

Longwood Cricket Club

Legal name

Longwood Cricket Club

Website

https://longwoodcricket.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1878

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Tennis Club Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Tennis & Racquet Sports Clubs (Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Squash) (MPAKABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tennis & Racquet Sports Facilities (MPAKAEAE), Tennis Leagues & Team Competitions (MPAKAAAJ)

Keywords

• Private tennis club
• Grass court tennis
• USTA tournaments
• Tennis instruction
• Club membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Chestnut Hill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees charged to 700+ members ranging from young families to experienced seniors, from beginners to nationally-ranked amateurs
2. Guest Fees: Guest fees charged to member accounts for usage of tennis courts or pool. Fees waived on Wednesday night if guest stays for reserved dinner
3. USTA Tournament Entry Fees: Registration fees for national tournaments hosted at the club, such as Father-Son ($175 per player), Men's 85's/90's/95's ($125 per player)
4. Pro Shop Services: Racquet stringing, racquet customization, and related tennis equipment services managed by Senior Staff Professional Stephen Walz

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Longwood Cricket Club operates a private membership-based tennis club in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, providing access to 25 grass courts and 19 clay courts (44 total) along with professional tennis instruction, tournament play, social events, dining, and poolside activities. The club sells annual memberships to over 700 members and hosts five annual USTA National Grass Court Championships (Father-Son, Grandfather-Grandson, Father-Daughter, Mother-Daughter, and Men's 85's/90's/95's). Additional paid offerings include private and group lessons, racquet stringing services, ball machine rentals, and guest access programs.

Product overview

Longwood Cricket Club is a private tennis club offering a comprehensive suite of tennis and social facilities. The club operates 25 grass and 19 clay tennis courts as its core physical product, supplemented by instructional programs (private/group lessons, clinics), competitive tournaments (Club Championship with 30+ categories, Women's Spring League, USTA National Championships), and social events (Monday Night Team Tennis, Wednesday Night Round Robin, member-guest tournaments). Additional services include ball machine rentals (PLAYMATE and PROTON with smartphone app), racquet stringing and customization, and dining/poolside activities. The club historically hosted the U.S. Pro Tennis Championships (1964-1999) and currently hosts five annual USTA National Grass Court Championships. Guest programs and social events complement the tennis offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Club Membership Annual subscription-based membership granting access to all club facilities, courts, programs, and events for individuals and families. Members range from beginners to nationally-ranked amateurs. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; applications reviewed annually with very few openings.
• Tennis Instruction Programs Professional tennis instruction offerings including private lessons, group lessons, strategy clinics, and fitness clinics conducted by club staff professionals for members.
• Racquet Stringing & Customization Services Pro Shop racquet stringing and racquet customization services managed by Senior Staff Professional Stephen Walz for club members.
• USTA National Grass Court Championships Hosting Annual hosting of five USTA national grass court championships: Father-Son ($175/player), Grandfather-Grandson, Father-Daughter, Mother-Daughter, and Men's 85's/90's/95's ($125/player). Open to all USTA members via USTA playtennis registration.
• Club Championship Tournament Annual club championship featuring over thirty categories and over 400 participants, organized for club members across skill levels and age groups.
• Guest Tennis Program Guest access program allowing members to introduce guests for tennis or pool use, with guests permitted once every 30 days and waived for out-of-town guests 50+ miles away. Guest fees apply.
• Ball Machine Rentals (PLAYMATE and PROTON) Rental of PLAYMATE ball machine on Route 9 #3 court and portable PROTON ball machine (smartphone app integration, APEX stand compatible) for off-peak clay court practice (1pm–4pm).
• Social Events and Member-Guest Tournaments Non-tennis social events including Opening and Closing cocktail parties, evening lectures, and member-guest tournaments (Women's, Men's, Mixed) — excluded from the 30-day guest period restriction.

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• USTA (United States Tennis Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongwood Cricket Club serves as the annual host site for multiple USTA National Championships including Father-Son, Grandfather-Grandson, Father-Daughter, Mother-Daughter, and Men's 85's/90's/95's tournaments. The club has a long history of hosting professional tennis events.
• International Hall of Fame (Newport)minorOthers15 Longwood Cricket Club members have been enshrined in the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, demonstrating the club's contribution to tennis history and the prominence of its players and leaders.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• West Side Tennis Club: Historic private tennis club in Forest Hills, NY that previously hosted the U.S. Open. Closely comparable as a legacy, members-only tennis club with national tournament hosting heritage and similar pastoral/competitive programming.
• Philadelphia Cricket Club: One of the oldest country clubs in the U.S. with significant tennis programming. Comparable as a historic, multi-sport private club in the Northeast with a similarly established membership culture and tournament hosting.
• Meadow Club: Private club in Southampton, NY with a focus on tennis and recreational sports. Comparable as an exclusive, members-only tennis-oriented private club serving an affluent seasonal community.
• The Country Club (Brookline): Historic private country club in Brookline, MA offering tennis among other sports. Highly comparable geography, member profile, and historic legacy positioning relative to Longwood's Boston-area affluent membership.
• Seabright Lawn Tennis & Cricket Club: Historic tennis and cricket club on the New Jersey shore. Comparable as a long-standing, membership-based tennis club with a recreational and competitive programming mix similar to Longwood's.
• The Badminton and Racquet Club: Private racquet sports club with deep historical roots and a tradition of hosting competitive events. Comparable as a heritage membership-based racquet sports club with selective admission.
• The Ardsley Club: Private tennis-centric club in Westchester County, NY with a long-standing competitive and social tennis culture. Comparable as a selective membership club focused primarily on tennis with similar programming.

Broad incumbents

• International Tennis Hall of Fame: Tennis institution in Newport, RI that operates as both a museum and competitive venue. Comparable through its tennis heritage brand and tournament hosting role, though structured as a Hall of Fame rather than a membership club.

Regional players

• Fisher Island Club: Ultra-exclusive private club in Florida offering tennis among other amenities. Comparable in exclusivity and member economics, though operating in a different regional market and broader amenities mix.

Others

• USTA (United States Tennis Association): National governing body for tennis in the U.S. and a core strategic partner of Longwood through its national championship hosting relationship. Relevant as the ecosystem organizer whose tournament calendar directly drives Longwood's hosted-event revenue.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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