As we wrap up another summer season and move into the cooler months, it’s a great time to reflect on the tennis season and what has been happening at the Club.

Below are some updates on senior and junior tennis, including some key dates, upcoming dates for the diary and general information.

Acknowledgements

Ongoing maintenance including cutting back the shrubbery and ensuring everything works as it should has been carried out by members of the committee, along with the installation of a new gate and security system. This all seems to be working really well and a big thanks to our committee who put in a lot of work to make sure things run smoothly.

It is also a good time to acknowledge the voluntary hours of committee members who undertake these maintenance and improvement activities as well as other tasks to ensure our members have a lovely club house and courts to play on. We also appreciate the ongoing support this year of Pub Charity and NZCT grants which help keep costs down.

Senior Tennis news

The Club President vs Club Captain fun doubles tournament was held earlier this month during the Saturday Club session and was well attended with 19 people. The friendly competition was narrowly won by the President's team.

A selection of photos taken on the day have been posted to the BTC facebook page here.

Club champs 2025/26

There are still three final matches to be played.

Ladies Singles winner Jess Gearry.

Mens doubles winners Nigel and Ilija.

Finals for Ladies Doubles is being played on 25th April and dates are yet to be set for the mixed doubles and men's singles.

Senior Prizegiving

Will be held on Saturday 23rd May 2026, 3pm.

Summer Senior Interclub results

We fielded 4 teams in the 30+ competition and 1 team each of mixed, mens and ladies divisional interclub. Congratulations to the Div 6 men's team who won their division coming 1st out of 9 teams.

If you are interested in playing interclub tennis, please let a committee member know as we usually start organising the teams around August/ September each year.

Mid week tennis

Mid week tennis, usually played on a Monday, has a strong and keen contingent this season. They have played 18 matches so far and won 17 of them. 

Handicap tennis dates - save the dates!

All senior players are welcome to play in the handicaps tennis events. Please arrive on the day by 1.30pm if you would like to enter. For doubles you will be assigned a partner and a handicap.

13th June - Ladies Singles

27th June - Mens Singles

11th July - Ladies Doubles

25th July - Mens Doubles

8th August - Mixed Doubles

Junior Tennis update

Junior Club Champs were held on 15th March. The winners for each of the age groups for boys and girls were:

Under 10: Corson Ford and Amelia Soppit

Under 12: Nate Murahidy and Neave Hamilton

Under 14: Will Murahidy and Clemintine Carswell

Boys and Girls Open: Heath Wallace and Grace Howard

Junior Prizegiving

Will be held on Saturday 23rd May 2026, 3pm.

General updates

Club Membership

The club has a healthy membership of 179, with 64 seniors and 115 junior players.

If you have any questions or comments, you can always let one of our friendly committee members know or send an email to: beckenhamtennis@gmail.com.

Your committee: Cindy Logan, Juliet Chiltern, Ian Douthwaite, Dave Hillman, Bronwyn Hillman, Nigel Roy, Matt Gutsell, Sally Watson, Tristan Garside, Gilbert Gordon, Peter Dunbar.

Junior Administrator (for Junior enquiries): Caroline Carswell, carolineacarswell@googlemail.com.