Q: I'm a member so can I bring a friend to play tennis with?

A: WPTC is a member-based club so players need to be members. You are welcome to play with a friend whenever you want provided they are also a member.  Our membership fees and amongst the cheapest in Melbourne so go to the Membership page on the website for details.

Q: My family is new to the area and before committing to a membership could we have a "trial hit" at the club one day to assess if we like it.  Can we do this?

A: In this instance, we want to support those new to the area or new to tennis.  You are welcome as a one off to have a hit at the club and assess our facilities.  It's an honesty system.  We hope you enjoy our courts/facilities and ask that should you wish to play more often, please become a member.  Our membership fees and amongst the cheapest in Melbourne so go to the Membership page on the website for details.

Q: I need to pay ball money for the competition season, how is this done?

A: At the start of each season, anyone playing competition is required to pay ball money.  Speak to the appropriate convenor on the amount of ball money due.  All but night tennis money, should be paid into the WPTC bank account directly, prior to the start of the season:

BSB: 633 000

ACCOUNT #: 142 311 562

ACCOUNT NAME: Wonga Park Tennis Club Inc

Please note in the description: BALL MONEY + Your section number + day

Q: When can I use the courts?

A: Competition and coaching have the first rights to the courts.  Night competition is played Monday - Thursday from 7.30pm.  Saturday mornings are reserved for Junior competition from 8am to 12 noon.  On a Saturday afternoon there will be one home team playing competition but you are able to use any free courts.  Sundays are free of coaching and competition.  Currently there is no booking system so it’s on a first come basis. 

Q: Can I get a key to the courts?

A: In most cases the club is unlocked during the day except for Sundays and in the evening except for Saturday/Sunday.  A key to open the courts can be provided at a cost of a $50 deposit (paid by direct deposit - see account details above) which is refunded when the key is returned to us within 14 days of membership ceasing. Keys remain the property of WPTC at all times and must be returned when membership ceases.  If a key is not returned with 14 days of membership ceasing, the deposit is forfieted.  Last person to leave should always lock up all courts and the front entry gate.  

Q: Can I get a key to the club house?

A: No.  Keys to the club house are not available.  The club house will be open most days except Sunday.  You are welcome to use the club house facilities but please respect them and keep them clean, tidy and secure.  If the club house is locked, public toilet facilities are available adjacent to court 3.  If you are the last the leave, you must lock the club house.

Q: What court surfaces are available to play tennis on?

A: We have 8 well maintained courts - 1 plexipave, 5 en tout cas and 2 plexi-cushion (the preferred surface for the Australian Open).

Q: Can I play at night under lights?

A: You are welcome to play at night provided the club house is open and the courts are not being used for night competition.  Please ensure play finishes by 10.00pm and all lights are turned off immediately after play.  Please also be cognisant of the neighbours by keeping the noise down.  Last person to leave should always lock up the club house, all courts and the front entry gate.

Q: Do I need to be a member to receive coaching?

A: No.  You can have coaching lessons from Peter Dellavedova or one of his coaching staff without being a member.

Q: Do I need to be a member to play social or competition tennis?

A: Yes.  All social players and competition players (except night tennis competition) must be members.

Q: Who do I contact for coaching?

A: Go to the coaching page on the web site by clicking here for details or contact Peter on 0413 586 859 or Andrew on 0452 665 665.

Q: Who do I contact about playing competition?

A: Go to the competition page on the web site by clicking here and contact the appropriate convenor.

Q: Where can I find the official rules of tennis?

A: Click here for all the ITF official rules of tennis.

Q: I can't find the answer to my question here.  Who can assist me?

A: Email us and we will get back to you asap - wongaparktennis@yahoo.com.au