Merimbula Tennis Club

Don’t miss the Open Day happening at Merimbula Tennis Club on Saturday 25th January 2025!

Whether you’re a seasoned player or a complete beginner, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Here’s whats on offer:

We have 7 Tennis Courts at our Centre - plenty of courts for social hitting, fitness circuits, plus Hot Shots tennis (for little ones keen to give tennis a go). Coaches will be on hand to help guide you, plus a free sausage sizzle, prizes, and giveaways.

Hot Shots Lessons

Have little ones keen to give tennis a go? Our Hot Shots lessons, led by experienced coaches, are perfect for kids to learn the basics in a fun and supportive environment. It’s an excellent introduction to the sport!

Adult Lessons

Meanwhile, adults can try Cardio Tennis, a fitness-focused program designed to teach players how to hit and play. We will even provide a Adult Tennis Skills lesson – a focused session for adults to improve their technique, footwork and consistency.

Open Courts

Bring your friends and family to enjoy free play on our open courts. It’s a chance to practice your game, have a friendly match, or simply soak in the atmosphere of this community event.

The Open Day is designed to give everyone an opportunity to meet other tennis players and play on the courts. Special membership offers will be available.

Whether you play tennis or not come and have fun or try for the first time.

PRE-REGISTRATION

To avoid dissapointment of missing out on any of the instruction sessions you can pre-register your spot using the following link

https://www.classhub.com.au/secure/registration?providerAlias=hanszeegers&classId=E2786611-3493-460F-9E53-B271A0F147E6

See you on the 25th!

Proposed Schedule for the day

Court 1 Hotshots Junior Tennis- Fun, engaging drills for kids aged 4-12 to learn tennis in a friendly and supportive environment

• Session 1 (10:45am to 11:45am) <Instructor led>

• Session 2 (1:30pm to 2:30pm)    <Instructor led>

Courts 2&3   Open Social play (10:30am to 2:30pm)

• Grab your racket and enjoy some relaxed adult social play & hitting with friends or MTC members.

Court 4

• Session 1 (10:45am to 12:15pm) Fastest Serve Competition, Serve Accuracy Challenge
• Session 2 (12:30pm to 1:30pm) Exhibition Tennis
• Session 3 (1:30pm to 2:30pm) Cardio tennis (All Levels) <Instructor led>

Court 5

• Session 1 (10:30am to 11:30am) Open Social play
• Session 2 (11:30am to 12:30pm) Adult Tennis Skills lesson – a focused session for adults to improve their technique, footwork and consistency. <Instructor led>
• Session 3 (1:30pm to 2:30pm) Beat the club champion challenge where the club champion must use an old wooden racquet!

Courts 6 &7 Open Social play (10:30am to 2:30pm)

CLUB BACKGROUND

Merimbula Tennis Club Inc was established in the 1970’s on the current site (Kalinda St) and has 7 synthetic grass courts with excellent lighting and an outstanding clubhouse with balcony views.

Merimbula Tennis Club aims to promote tennis along with providing the community with a safe, and fun environment.

Players from all age groups, abilities, and capabilities are welcome.

Several social groups play through the week and competition tennis is available on Thursday nights.

Visitors can join in Social play between 9am & noon every Thursday (Ladies & Gents). Other social groups are on Monday (mixed), Tuesday (Ladies only) and Friday (mixed).

As well as conducting regular competition and social tennis, the club provides a wonderful coaching programme thanks to the services of a full-time tennis coach. Head Coach Hans Zeegers (0413 742 071) is available for lessons and has a fully stocked pro shop.

2024/2025 CLUB MEMBERSHIPS - HALF YEAR Memberships are now available (Jan1 to Jun30)

Click on the Club Membership Tab to view details & join.

BOOKING A COURT AT THE MERIMBULA TENNIS CENTRE

Merimbula Tennis Centre uses the Tennis Australia Book a Court online booking system. This system enables visitors & members to book court  online by using their mobile phone or tablet.

Court number 1 is available between 8am & 7pm most days. Court hire is $20 per hour and payment is by credit card.

To book a court online go to the Booking section of this website.

Registered Merimbula tennis club members can also book this court (without charge).

MERIMBULA TENNIS CLUB (MTC) INFRASTRUCTURE FUND

At present all projects undertaken to modernise and improve the club’s infrastructure and amenities has been mostly funded from MTC funds.  However, the impact of inflation on replacement costs for some of the major infrastructure items (synthetic surfaces, fencing etc.) means that some form of 'future fund' is now required to afford such replacements.  The Club is pursuing funding through various other grant options, but most have a long lead-in time,  are not guaranteed of success, and would likely require a significant co-contribution from the Tennis Club.

Money received via tax deductible donations will allow the club to undertake any urgent repairs to allow the facility to remain a valuable asset for MTC members and the Merimbula community.  Donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.

The Committee of the Merimbula Tennis Club would encourage you to consider donating to this fund. See link below.

https://asf.org.au/projects/merimbula-tennis-club/merimbula-tennis-club-infrastructure-fund