Blockhouse Bay Tennis Club

Senior Club Champs
A reminder that entries are now open for the Senior Club Champs.

Dates:
Fri–Sun 1–3 May / 8–10 May
Grand Finals: Sat 16 May

Events: Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles

Online entry: Here to enter via the Tennis NZ Tournament system.
Email enquiries to: tournaments@bhbtennis.co.nz

Masters Teams Event
Well done to all the BHBTC members who played in the Masters Teams event over Easter weekend.

Special mention to John Lawrence for winning the Auckland Masters Player of the Year.

Pro Shop
There is still a sale on rackets, with great prices available.

We also have the new Head Boom Pro 2026 in stock. If you are an advanced or tournament player looking for a high-performance frame, this is well worth trying. A demo model is available on site, and we are offering the best price in Auckland for this newly released racket at $399.99.

The new Wilson Blade will be arriving next week. Keep an eye out, as members will again be offered a great price.

Pam’s 90th Celebration
The Club was delighted to host Pam Sowter’s 90th birthday celebration on 29 March.

Pam is one of the founding members of our Tennis Club, and she, Norm, and the family have been valued supporters since day one.

The afternoon was filled with laughter, family stories from guest speaker John Sowter, and recognition of Pam’s remarkable life. Her contribution to tennis is exceptional, and the warmth from family and friends in attendance was evident throughout.

Thank you for choosing to celebrate this milestone with us. Here’s to many more.

Court Bookings Update
As we head into the busy winter months, we are making changes to individual court booking settings to ensure fair access for all members, particularly for indoor courts.

From the start of next term, members will be able to make a maximum of one individual booking per day (currently two). This change addresses extended bookings of up to three hours, which are not sustainable.

Indoor bookings at peak times will be split into two sessions:
7:00pm–8:30pm
8:30pm–10:00pm

A reminder to include the names of all players when making online bookings.

These changes will take effect from 20 April 2026. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Cyclone Vaianu Update
The club and dome will be open tomorrow.