Blockhouse Bay Tennis Club

Blockhouse Bay Tennis Club Newsletter

November 2025 

Interclub – Caro Bowl, Senior, and Junior

Caro Bowl

Caro Bowl started with a bang last weekend. The Men had a hard-fought losing draw against Royal Oak on Friday night, while the Women went down to a strong Parnell team away from home.

Sunday saw us hosting a double-header, with the Women taking the honours against Papatoetoe and the Men coming second against one of the front-runners, Next Gen. The tennis was fantastic on both days.

Please come along this week to support the Club. We have a delicious menu again this week (please see attached) and more brilliant tennis. What more could you ask for?

This week’s fixtures:

Friday, 7 November – 6pm start (both indoors)

Men vs Parnell at BHB

Women vs Campbell Park at BHB

Sunday, 9 November – 12.30pm start

Men vs Eden Epsom at BHB – indoors

Women – BYE

Check out our social media each week to see where the teams are playing.

Note for Sunday Club Night players:
The indoor courts will not be free until Caro Bowl matches have finished. Club Play will be outdoors only until the conclusion of Caro Bowl.

Senior Interclub

Sandwiched in the middle of Caro Bowl is Senior Interclub, with another full house at the Club this Saturday. Spectators are very welcome – come along, enjoy some sunshine, and support our teams!

Court allocations:

Courts 1 & 2: Caro Reserve Men

Courts 3 & 4: Second Grade Men 2

Courts 6 & 7: Second Grade Men 1

Courts 8 & 9: Super Women

Junior Interclub

Junior Interclub continues this weekend, with seven teams entered in Pre-Xmas Interclub. A big thanks to Glynnis for coordinating!

Home matches this weekend:

Saturday, 1 November – Boys 12s, 8.30am start

Sunday, 2 November – Premier Girls and Boys 18s/16s, 9am start

Best of luck to all players, whether it’s your first time playing or you’re a seasoned competitor. Have fun and go the Bay!

Club Member Survey

We want to hear from all Club Members about how you think the Club is doing.
Please click on the link below to complete the Blockhouse Bay Tennis Club Member Survey.

We’d love your feedback on all aspects of the Club – from Club Nights and Coaching to Social Events and Interclub. Tell us what we’re doing well and where we can improve.

Your input will help shape our vision for the future. The survey should take about 10–15 minutes and is anonymous. If you choose to share your details, you’ll go into the draw to win a year’s free membership.

Saturday Social Tennis

Looking for some organised tennis on Saturday evenings?
Join our fun Saturday Social Tennis session, running 7pm–9pm each week.

Co-ordinated by Larry Prasad

Cost: $12.75 per person

All play is currently indoors (outdoors if numbers are large)

Partners, friends, and family (non members) are welcome

Contact:
Larry – 021 825 250
Jose – 021 0843 2312

Pro Shop – Demo Rackets

We have a range of demo rackets available for trial, featuring current Wilson and Head models.

Note: The Wilson Blade demo that arrived last month is currently missing from the Pro Shop. If anyone has borrowed this racket, please return it as soon as possible — several members are waiting to try it. Thank you!

Calling All Young Tennis Stars!

Get ready for a fun day on court!
Lavie is hosting a Red and Orange Ball Kids Tournament at Blockhouse Bay Tennis Club.

Details:

Date: Sunday, 23 November

Entry Fee: $30

Location: Blockhouse Bay Tennis Club

Ages: 5–10 years

Registration: Here

It’s a great opportunity for our youngest players to enjoy friendly competition, build confidence, and show off their growing tennis skills. We can’t wait to see our future champions out there!

If you have any feedback or questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. See you on the courts!

Blockhouse Bay Tennis Club Committee