COMMUNITY OPEN DAY
What an incredible turnout! It was fantastic to see all our courts buzzing with activity. In fact, we had so many players that we needed to open up four hard courts to keep the fun going. This amazing level of support really shows the strength of our club community.
A huge thank you to everyone who came along and helped make the day such a success!

CHRISTMAS STAY AND PLAY – SATURDAY 20TH DECEMBER
Christmas is just around the corner, and we’re ready to bring the holiday cheer to the courts! Dig out or buy new festive outfits and join us for our annual Christmas Stay & Play. Let’s match the energy of previous years and fill every court for a day of fun, laughter, and tennis.

Schedule:

• Arrival: 1:00 PM

• Play Starts: 1:30 PM

• Afternoon Tea: 3:30 PM

• Play Ends: 5:00 PM

• Christmas Feast: 5:30 PM

Cost:

• Play & Stay: $25

• Members (Dinner Only): $15

• Non-Members (Dinner Only): $20

INTERNATIONAL RULES
Internationals took the win! The international team, boosted by our fantastic visitors from Bangkok, brought the spirit and skill to take the win on the day. It was incredible to see all our grass courts buzzing with high-quality tennis, shared between our members and special guests.The Bangkok players had a wonderful time, and a huge thank you goes out to everyone who played and stayed to make it such a memorable experience for them.

TWILIGHT – THURSDAY 4th DECEMBER
Twilight is back this December, running from 5:00pm until sunset a perfect way to wind down the day with some relaxed social tennis.

OPEN AND MIXED DOUBLES AUSTRALIA DAY TOURNAMENT SPONSORED BY LET GO BNB MANAGEMENT – SUNDAY 25th JANUARY
It’s official we’re back on the Tennis West calendar for our Australia Day Tournament, and once again we’re stoked to have the awesome support of Steve Yarwood and Let Go BNB Management behind us!
We’re going big this year with Open and Mixed Doubles across the board:

• Open Mixed Doubles – Div 1 & 2

• Open Men’s Doubles – Div 1 & 2

• Open Ladies Doubles – Div 1 & 2

Each event will run as a round robin, with two groups (A & B) of 6 pairs. Matches will be timed sets it’s a one-day tournament, so we’re keeping things moving!

You can enter one or two events, but fair warning: if you go for two, you’ll be on court all day with barely a moment to breathe (or eat). Literally you will not have a lunch break if you compete in both events. We’ve got 12 grass courts and 6 hard courts ready to go, and we’re capping entries at 144 players (72 men and 72 women). So, grab a mate, lock in your doubles partner, and get your name down for what’s shaping up to be the biggest Scarborough tournament in recent memory.

Entries are now open let’s make it a cracker!

2026 OC Scarborough Tennis Club Australia Day Doubles Tournament | All Tournaments – Tennis Australia

SECURING THE CLUB
Just a quick reminder: if you’re using the club outside of social times, please make sure the courts are locked.
Grass Courts: Lock yourself in (especially when playing on courts 15–19). The code is 2512
Hard Courts: Close the gates properly: no cones to keep them open! This helps prevent random walk-ins.
It’s not your job to check memberships, but it is your responsibility to keep the courts secure during and after your use.
The same goes for the clubhouse. Please ensure everything is locked up, and if you borrow a key, return it promptly. Thanks for helping keep our club safe and secure!

NEW SIGNS AND RULES
As you may have noticed we have placed new signs at the entry gates to our grass and hard courts. Additionally, rules have been displayed on the noticeboards around the club. These rules are to ensure everyone (member and visitor) is clear on the conduct of play and behaviour on and off the court.

I have outlined the rules on our website pages for your attention.

GRASS COURT RULES
COURT ETIQUETTE

VAS BOOKING SYSTEM (FORMERLY "BOOK A COURT")

The new booking system is now live and has been running relatively smoothly over the last two weeks. A big thank you to everyone for your patience during installation and any teething issues (especially our coaching team!)

To book a court, simply:

1. Click the link on our website to access the booking page.

2. Log into your ClubSpark account (as a member, you already have one).

3. Select your day, time, and court.

4. Choose the length of time using the dropdown.

5. Hit continue and follow through to confirm your booking.

If your booking is after 6pm and requires floodlights, there’s a $10/hour charge for members. Once booked, you’ll receive a 4-digit access code. For example, if your code is 1234, enter 1234# on the keypad. You can access the court 15 minutes before your booking time.

Floodlights will automatically switch on when you enter your code and turn off 15 minutes after your session, giving you time to pack up.

Please, please, PLEASE close the gates when you leave the courts!

A quick reminder: yes, you do need to book a court. The system is open to the public, so if someone books a court and shows up while you're playing, they have priority. Booking is free for members during the day, so just jump online and lock in your spot.

If you want a court, Please book the court.

CONOR O’HARA
CLUB CAPTAIN