BHBTC NEWSLETTER
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM BHBTC
Wishing all our members a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable holiday season. We’re incredibly grateful for your support, enthusiasm, and commitment throughout the year. Whether you’ve joined us on court, participated in coaching, volunteered your time, or simply been part of the wider BHBTC community, you’ve helped make 2025 a fantastic year for our club. Thank you for being such an important part of our community, and we look forward to seeing you back on court in 2026
Club Opening Hours – Summer Break
Thu 25 Dec – Closed
Fri 26 Dec – Closed
Thu 1 Jan – Closed
Fri 2 Jan – Closed
BHBTC CHRISTMAS PARTY– Today!
All members are welcome from 4PM, please bring a plate to share.
Dress theme : Christmas
Coaching Updates
Our coaching programmes have wrapped up for the year—thank you to all participants for your energy, progress, and passion for tennis.
Over the holidays we’ll be running our Red & Orange Holiday Training Blocks and the Train. Compete. Win. Camp next week.
If you haven’t booked yet, this is your last chance!
If you’d like to keep training over summer, feel free to contact our coaches or book a private lesson anytime.
COURT BOOKINGS – Important Updates
To ensure fairer access as our membership grows, the following changes take effect Monday, 5 January 2026:
Booking Limits:
One court (indoor or outdoor) per person per day
Max booking length: 90 minutes
Advance Booking Windows
Members: up to 2 weeks in advance
Non-members: up to 1 week in advance
Player Details:
Please include all players’ names when making a booking.
Recurring Bookings:
All current recurring bookings end 31 December 2025.
To request a recurring group booking for next year, email tennis@bhbtennis.co.nz. Approved bookings will be set one term at a time.
Individual recurring bookings will no longer be available; please book within the new windows.
Online Payments & Access:
Online payments will roll out soon.
A new member ID/sign-in system is also in development.
Thank you for your support as we improve access for everyone.
MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTIONS – 2026
A 5% subscription increase was approved at the July AGM to cover CPI and rising operating costs (insurance and maintenance).
New rates from 1 January 2026:
Senior: $460 (was $440)
Student: $348 (was $332)
Midweek Ladies: $320 (was $306)
Midweek Men: $215 (was $204)
Intermediate: $215 (was $204)
Junior: $155 (was $147)
Family discounts remain available.
Members on monthly plans will continue paying current rates for the duration of their membership.
If you have any feedback or questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. See you on the courts!
Blockhouse Bay Tennis Club Committee