Orewa Tennis Club Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 2026

Welcome to the Club

Welcome to our September newsletter! Spring is in the air, and with daylight saving starting on Sunday 27 September, the longer evenings are just around the corner. It's a great time to get out on court, meet new faces and enjoy the season ahead. A very warm welcome to all our new members. We're thrilled to have you as part of the club.

Love Tennis 2026

Love Tennis Day on Sunday 13 September went really well! It was wonderful to see so many kids and families out on court giving tennis a go. Some awesome raffle prizes were won too.

A huge thank you to all the volunteers who helped make the day possible. A special shoutout to Michelle, AceEm Tennis and the Orewa Tennis Club committee. We couldn't have done it without you!

"In addition to all those who made Love Tennis such a successful event, I would like to thank Chandré for the hard work she put into this. The event was very well organised. Thank you to everyone who made this such a great day."
- Greg Sargeaunt, Orewa Tennis Club President

Love Tennis Colouring Competition Winners

Congratulations to all our Love Tennis Colouring Competition winners! A big well done to everyone who entered too. We saw some amazing entries, and the creativity and effort that went into every one were fantastic.

Summer Interclub

Summer Interclub is officially underway, and it's great to see our teams back out on court representing the club. Good luck to all our players and captains for the season ahead. Play well, support one another and enjoy every match!

This season's teams:

• Men's Doubles - MD1 - Grade 2
• Men's Doubles - MD2 - Grade 4
• Men's Singles - MS1 - Grade 4
• Men's Singles - MS2 - Grade 7
• Mixed Doubles - MXD1 - Grade 3
• Mixed Doubles - MXD2 - Grade 7
• Women's Doubles - Grade 4

Upcoming Home Games

Pop down to the courts and cheer on our teams! Saturday games start from 1.00pm, and weeknight games from 6.30pm. Our upcoming home fixtures are:

• Saturday 26 September - MXD1 v Belmont MX1 CM
• Saturday 26 September - MXD2 v Silverdale Mixed Doubles 3
• Thursday 8 October - MD2 v Browns Bay Mackrell's Magic
• Saturday 10 October - MXD2 v Torbay The Originals Mixed Doubles
• Thursday 22 October - MD2 v Northcote MD4
• Tuesday 27 October - MS1 v Whangaparaoa Mens Singles One
• Saturday 31 October - MXD1 v Whangaparaoa Mixed One
• Saturday 31 October - MXD2 v Becroft Mixed Whines

Summer Singles Box Leagues 2026/27

Keen to get some singles in this summer? Tennis Northern's Senior Summer Singles Box Leagues are open for entries! You enter as an individual, Tennis Northern manages the draw, and you organise your matches directly with your opponents at a time that suits you both.

Competition dates:

• Pre-Christmas: 12 October - 30 November 2026. Entries close Sunday 27 September.
• Post-Christmas: 15 February - 5 April 2027. Entries open 1 November and close 31 January.

The details:

• Men's and women's singles only
• Free to enter, but you must be a current club member
• Seniors must be at least 15 years old by 31 December 2026
• Best of three tie-break sets
• Each player brings one new US Open ball
• Draws are found on MatchPoint, and results are entered into the MatchPoint app, the same as Summer Interclub

To enter, register online with your MatchPoint account. Your profile will need an email address and a phone number. If you don't have an account yet, get in touch with the committee at orewatennis@gmail.com and we'll help you get set up.

Coaching Update

Our coaching programme runs all year round, and you're welcome to join a class at any time. We don't operate on term-by-term bookings, so you can jump in whenever it suits.

You can book online at www.aceem.co.nz, email tennis@aceem.co.nz or call 021 747 839, and AceEm Tennis will help you find the right group. Fully booked classes won't show online, but you can be added to the waiting list for when a spot opens up. Orewa Tennis Club members receive discounted rates.

School Holiday Tennis Lessons & Private Coaching

Keep your child active, improve their tennis skills, or let them try tennis for the first time these school holidays!

Our Hot Shots and Teen Tennis lessons are running across both weeks of the break, with flexible single-session bookings available.

Why join?

• Book one session or multiple sessions
• Open to beginners and existing players
• Discounted rates for Orewa and Dairy Flat junior club members
• A fun, active way to spend the holidays

Spaces are limited, so please book early.

Orewa Tennis Club: Tuesday 29 September - Thursday 1 October
Book here! Orewa sessions

Dairy Flat Tennis Club: Tuesday 6 October - Thursday 8 October
Book here! Dairy Flat sessions

Session times:

• Red Stage: 9.00am - 9.45am (5-8 yrs)
• Orange Stage: 9.45am - 10.30am (8-10 yrs)
• Green Stage: 10.30am - 11.30am (9-12 yrs)
• Teen Tennis: 11.30am - 12.30pm (13-18 yrs)

Holiday lesson pricing:

• Club members: $19.50 per session
• Guests: $24.50 per session
• Valid make-up passes can also be used to book a session

Private Coaching

Private coaching with Luca is also available during the holidays. If you're interested, please email tennis@aceem.co.nz to arrange a time.

We would love to see you on court these holidays!

Junior Social Tennis

Junior Social Tennis is back for Term 4! Sessions run on Friday afternoons at Orewa Tennis Club. Come rally with friends and family, play games and soak up some sunshine. All the gear and equipment is provided, and parents are encouraged to hit the court as well and have fun with their junior players.

Session times:

• 3.30pm - 4.30pm: Ages 5-10
• 4.30pm - 5.30pm: Ages 10+

Junior Social Tennis is included in your junior Orewa Tennis Club membership. Sign up at www.clubspark.kiwi/orewatennis

Pro Shop

Our Pro Shop is here to help with all your tennis gear needs. We stock a great range of Babolat and Yonex gear, along with plenty of essentials for players of all ages and levels. Great deals are available for club members and players enrolled in our coaching programmes.

Here's what's available:

• Racquet Stringing Service - expert advice on tension, strings, and setup
• Demo Racquets - try before you buy
• AceEm Apparel - tees, hoodies, performance gear, and accessories for juniors and adults
• Grips, Overgrips and Dampeners
• Bags and Backpacks - from simple carry bags to full tournament-size options
• Shoes - including some great junior clearance stock
• Special Orders - if you're after something specific, just let us know

Join Our Club Sessions

Looking to get out on court, meet other members, and enjoy some great tennis? Come along to one of our regular club sessions at Victor Eaves Park. Everyone's welcome!

• Vets Plus - Monday and Friday mornings at 8.30am
• Club Night - Mondays and Wednesdays at 4.00pm
• Midweek - Wednesday mornings at 9.00am
• Club Day - Sundays at 9.00am

It's a great way to stay active, improve your game, and be part of the fun and friendly club atmosphere. See you on the courts!

Have News to Share - Let Us Know!

We love hearing from our members and local community! If you have any news, achievements, or upcoming events you'd like to share, please reach out to the Tennis Club Committee. We'd be happy to include your update in our next newsletter.

Thanks for being part of our club community - see you on the courts!
The team at Orewa Tennis Club