Scarborough Tennis Club Newsletter
December Newsletter
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
COMMUNITY OPEN DAY RECAP
Biggest turnout we have had in years - we used 11 courts at one stage with the public and our members and we had players of all standards. So we have ticked a big box in promoting the brand for the club as and making the local community aware of our club and we ticked another big box for on the day having lots of people down and enjoying tennis. The third and biggest box hasnt yet been ticked with lots of memberships but at least we are trying and I want to thank the members for helping us on on and off the court.
TUESDAY XMAS SOCIAL - 16th DECEMBER
The Tuesday Social Crew are having their usual Social + Christmas lunch on 16th December from 9am.
If you are not a Tuesday regular but are on holidays or can make time and want to join for the morning then please bring a plate of savoury or sweet as this is the tradition and the expectation for this event.
We will also be having a raffle. Raffle on the day, prizes TBD. Cash required for the raffle tickets please.
It is also tradition to dress up in xmas attire for the occasion.
UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS & PARTICIPATION
We have our next 2 big events occurring over the traditional festive period with our Christmas Play and Stay and our New Years Eve music night and we encourage all members to try and attend with your partners, family and friends as good numbers and participation to these club events make a huge difference in a successful day and evening for the club.
XMAS PLAY & STAY - SATURDAY 20th DECEMBER
We will be placing the “old school” register your interest for the Christmas Play and Stay event up on the notice board to get an idea on catering numbers and payment can be done via square at the bar prior to the event or on the day. It is normal social play from 1.30pm and you can join in whenever you arrive during the afternoons tennis and dress up is in xmas attire is the fun side of things. If you cannot play the tennis you can still come down from 4pm and enjoy some beverages and be part of the dinner.
NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION - WEDNESDAY 31st DECEMBER
Great opportunity for a very casual fun filled night - organise a table with your friends and family and make a night of it. BYO all food and nibbles and we will as usual have the bar running so no BYO alcohol! It’s important to start booking your tickets online via humantix and these are $25 per person plus the usual humanatix ticket donation. The band will be set up under the tree and we will have the patio, the grassed area and the verandah for tables and seating and the area between the band an the patio will become the dance floor. Once the band finishes around 10pm the Spotify NYE tunes will crank up to see you into 2026! BOOK TICKETS HERE >
NEW VICE CAPTAIN
The Committee is pleased to announce that Janet Paterson will be assisting Conor and stepping up as Vice Captain.
We look forward to working with Janet on and off the court as she brings vast club experience having also been a past President at Wembley Downs and Pennant player for many years.
NIGEL MOYES
CLUB PRESIDENT
CAPTAIN’S REPORT
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!
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:
Click the link on our website to access the booking page.
Log into your ClubSpark account (as a member, you already have one).
Select your day, time, and court.
Choose the length of time using the dropdown.
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
FACILITIES REPORT
NORTHERN PATIO GARDEN MAKEOVER
We are on the home stretch now with just the Shade Sail being the last component to finishing off this area. Our thanks go out to the City of Stirling Team and the Quick Response - Active and Healthy Communities Grant that has assisted the club in its renovation project.
ROB DONCON
FACILITIES MGR
COACHES REPORT
XMAS
Hi members
After a busy year we coaches will be taking a break over the Xmas period.
However we can offer private lessons in a January for those wanting to improve their game.
TENNIS BALLS
We only staff the pro shop on Sat and Sun mornings but I know some members are coming in looking to buy new balls or get some grips etc. If you need to we can trust you to write down your name and number and email and we can follow up for payment later. Please note the coaching baskets are for lessons only and not for community use.
RESTRINGING SERVICE
Our Tennis Australia qualified stringer, Anthony, offers meticulous detail with restrings and a range of popular strings with coach recommendations. So don’t take the risk with unqualified retail shops and get your racquet strung with us.
For your convenience, we can always leave your completed racquet in the captain's room (or another agreed spot) to arrange easy pick-up and drop-off.
RICK WILLSMORE
CLUB COACH
