Blockhouse Bay Tennis Club

Blockhouse Bay Tennis Club Newsletter

October 2025 

Car Parking – Upcoming Congestion

Please be aware that Bay Roskill RLFC will be hosting a Rugby League tournament on the following weekends:

3–5 October
10–12 October
31 October–2 November

Parking will be at a premium on these days. Interclub captains – please let your opponents know they may struggle to find parking onsite. Carpooling may be their best option.

Outdoor Courts – Maintenance Update

Courts 1–5 have been groomed this week with 3 tonnes of sand spread across them. 

The courts will feel sandy in the short term, but once settled, will play more consistently and support the longevity of the surface.
New nets have been installed on Courts 2 and 4.
Brand new scoreboards have been added to all courts – please remember to walk to the other end to update the score.

Thanks to Craig McFall from Winfall for his excellent work on both indoor and outdoor courts over the past few months.

Interclub Matches

Another full schedule of matches this weekend – good luck to all of our teams. Come along to the Club from 12pm and show your support.

Pro Shop Updates

A full range of new season Wilson and Head rackets is now available, with demo rackets onsite for you to try before you buy.
We will match any advertised price from New Zealand retailers (in-store pricing only, excludes online-only deals).
If you need a different model or grip size, let us know and we can source it for you.
Please shop local and support the Club when you can.

From Monday 6 October, the price of Wilson tennis balls will increase:

-3-ball cans will be $18
-4-ball cans will be $23

These prices reflect rising supply costs and are aligned with other local retailers.

Lost Property

Missing something? A drink bottle, sandals, glasses, or your favourite hoodie might be in our growing pile of lost property just inside the Clubhouse entrance.

Please check the pile and give these items a new home. Unclaimed items will be donated to charity soon.

Member Survey – Coming Soon

Keep an eye out next week for the Blockhouse Bay Member Survey, which will be sent to all current members.

This is your opportunity to let the Committee know what you love about the Club and where we can do better. We’re sure many of you have great ideas – please share them.

The survey is anonymous, but if you choose to include your name, you’ll go in the draw to win a year’s free membership.

Love Tennis – New Member Meet & Greet

We will soon be hosting a meet and greet event for the new members who joined during our recent Love Tennis Open Day.

Invitations will be sent out shortly. We encourage all members to attend, connect, and help welcome the newest members of our Club community.

New Adult Beginners Class

We’re excited to launch a four-week Adult Beginners Class – the perfect way to pick up a racket for the first time or return to the game with confidence.

When: Sundays, 19 October – 9 November, 3:30pm – 5:00pm (just before Senior Club Night)

Come along, learn the fundamentals, and enjoy tennis in a relaxed, social environment. No prior experience needed – just bring your enthusiasm.

Sign up here.

If you're looking for more, our usual Cardio Tennis classes are back from Tuesday 7 October – sign up here.

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

Blockhouse Bay Tennis Club Committee