North Perth Tennis Club

Social tennis brings together people from our local community on a Saturday and Wednesday evenings in summer.  Saturday afternoon is the official social play/day with afternoon tea provided and organised tennis.  It’s a great way to keep fit, have fun and improve your tennis. 

Introduction to Social Tennis:
Saturdays from 11am - 12.30pm and is designed for those who have just started taking lessons with a coach (or maybe returning to tennis after an extended break) and need some time on the court to improve.  The real opportunity here is to play on grass which is much easier on the body.  Introduction to social is not able to provide coaching - we have a fabulous coach for that, but Introduction to social does help with match play, scoring, figuring out where to stand and how to move.  We provide the balls and modify the game rules to allow you as many chances to serve as possible - once the serve goes in, the game starts and everyone gets involved.  Once everyone serves for a game, we rotate players to mix skills and get to know people.  It's lots of fun and we get out the ball machine to help improve your strokes.  Got time ? ...after play, stick around for a cup of tea and a chat - social tennis helps to build networks which really helps with commitment to exercise and  keeping mentally fit.  Bring a racquet and come down (if you have no racquet we can help with that!). First visit is free but we charge a visitors fee of $5 after that (which is taken off the membership if you decide you want to join).

Regular Social Tennis: 
Is designed for players with the skills to play tennis (consistent serve, score and return the ball) and runs
Saturdays 1.30pm-5pm and Wednesdays from 4pm in summer.  Social tennis players are generally members with various levels of skill but tennis playing vistors who want to check out the Club are welcome (the first visit is free with our voucher, $20 after that) - just bring appropriate shoes and a racquet.  We write your name down, create doubles' teams, send you out to play for 22 minutes, ring a bell and bring you back for a short (2 minute break) … and then you’re back into the next set with a new group of players. We try to evenly match opposing teams in doubles' groups to ensure you get an enjoyable, competitive game.  About 3:30 pm we stop for afternoon tea and treats - our Club has a good reputation for putting on a consistently good spread!

Had enough for the day?  Just tell us and we take your name off the board.  Want a game of singles?  We can set up a game with a partner of similar skills. 

Have time after play is finished?  Stay around for nibbles and drinks and wind-down from the afternoon. 
A great view of the City can be had from the Clubrooms.

All are welcome, so come by for the social session to match your skills.  During summer we play social tennis mainly on grass (as it’s easier for our bodies).  But during winter (from July) we migrate to the hard courts.  Social tennis is ideal for those looking for a stress-free game of tennis among like-minded players, who are all there for the fun!

These are flexible sessions with no set number of games, a balanced competition (regular social tennis requires mid-to high-level of tennis skills, but Introduction to Social is perfect for those starting with a coach) in a relaxed environment.  Our social tennis is great for all levels and is a fun way to develop your skills.  Unsure of your skills?  Contact the Club coach (see coaching tab) and arrange a session with others (juniors or adults) wanting to improve their skills before taking on social tennis.

Want to know more? contact us or come on by (see our contact page for our location).