Fox Meadow Tennis Club

Founded in 1883, Fox Meadow Tennis Club (FMTC) has long been a distinguished part of the Scarsdale landscape. Steeped in tradition, the club enjoys a preeminent position in the world of platform tennis and prides itself on its reputation for being a racquet club with an inviting social atmosphere and sense of fair play. Platform tennis, or "paddle" as it is affectionately known today, was invented in Scarsdale in 1928 and Fox Meadow built the first club court in the country three years later. We're proud that more national championships have been held on our courts than at any other location and our members have won more national titles than any other club. Fox Meadow maintains its courts in excellent condition. There are six Har-Tru tennis courts, recently redone in 2019, and nine heated paddle tennis courts including six that are lit for night play. The clubhouse offers members a comfortable place to relax before and after matches and a terrific place to view the tennis and paddle activities. Fox Meadow has a membership limited to 160 families which allows us to continue our tradition of friendly competition with an emphasis on team spirit. Members are involved with every aspect of the club's activities, including running tournaments, planning parties, and organizing special events. Our members vary in racquet experience, from first-time to top-ranked players. Because of this, we offer a variety of racquet opportunities, including competitive tournaments, team leagues, non-competitive mixers, children's clinics, and individual and group lessons. Socially, there's never a dull moment. Yearly social events include the Spring Cleanup and BBQ, Game Night and the festive Holiday Party. Recent theme parties have included: Fox Hunt (a scavenger hunt), "Tennis, Tacos and Tequilla" and Pot Luck Paddle. A favorite annual tradition is the Governors' Tea, held each spring. Of course, much socializing centers around our racquet sports, from Open Paddle on wintry Saturday mornings to Team Tennis on warm summer evenings.