SEPTEMBER 2024

Hello members

September kicked off spectacularly when we hosted "Love Tennis" at our courts on 8 September.  We were absolutely swamped with interest, from beginners to adults who hadn't dusted off their racquets for quite some time.  We surmised that the exemplary play of Lulu Sun (reaching the quarter finals at Wimbledon and making the final at the WTA Monterey Open in Mexico recently) had something to do with it.

September is also when all subs are renewed.  Timely payments ensure that our club operations keep running smoothly.  This is also a good time to remind members that the club is run by volunteers! with the help of a paid groundsman over the summer months.  You will have received an invoice in your "in box".  
Please contact Larissa (members@tkhptennis.nz) should you have missed it.

We anticipate opening the lawn courts in October - keep an eye out for when this happens.  

Our astro courts 7 and 8 on row 2 will be replaced also in October.   This may cause a small amount of disturbance, hopefully it will be kept to a minimum.

Planning for our 50th Anniversary Lawn Tournament (January 2025) is well underway.  Should you not be entering yourself that weekend (and we encourage you to enter), please let us know if you can help out in any other way, either before or during the event.  If you have hospitality contacts we could utilise, please let us know. 

We warmly welcome new members:

Senior Members:
Minuk Kang, Victor Hwang, Nicki Jones, Adrienne Angland, Bronwyn Pankhurst, Hamish Webster, Simon Coleman, Trish Macefield, Bailee Wilson and Susan Linklater

Junior Members:
Ollie and Bass Russell, Hedy Liu, Soloswin Gallagher,  Vince Adair, Jueun Chung, Spencer Shepherd, Ryan Yan, Fergus Barnett, Josie Wang, Hardy Wang, Jayden Taylor, Skylar Song, Huei Wang, Joy Chang, Liam Christie, Phoebe Grant, Sue Le and Blake Bai

Read on below to find two new opportunities to support your club - both are wonderful ways to contribute and make a lasting impact on our club's future. Don't miss out!

Dates for your calendar:

JUNIOR INTERCLUB DATES:
Term 4 Friday 18 October to Saturday 14 December 2024 .
No Play Labour Weekend  and No Play on Canterbury Show Weekend (15/16 November).
Term 1 starts Friday 7 February  to Saturday 22 March 2025,  with  29 March back up date.
 
SENIOR INTERCLUB DATES:
12/13 October to 14/15 December 2024 .
(No Play Labour Weekend  or Canterbury Show Weekend} 
Restart 25/26 January 2025  but NO play 8/9 February 2025

Save this Date:
17 - 19 Jan 2025
50th Anniversary Lawn Court Tennis Tournament  @ TKHP

Introducing our Patron:  Lindsay North

Lindsay joined the United Tennis Club in 1973 after marrying Jan, a club member.  In 1978, after the club's pavilion burned down, Lindsay chaired the fundraising committee for several years to build a new pavilion and also helped secure permits for its construction. In 1982, Lindsay became president after Brian Steadman, who had served for 25 years, and stayed in that role for three years. Lindsay remained on the committee afterward, serving as secretary and assistant treasurer at various times, before stepping down a few years ago.

Beyond the club, Lindsay was involved with Wilding Park Foundation from about 2009 for 10 years, playing a key role in its redevelopment post-earthquake. Lindsay also contributed to the development of the Nga Puni Wai facility. Recognised for his contributions, Lindsay is a life member of Wilding Park, Tennis Canterbury, and TKHP.

Lindsay’s children, Andrew and Michelle, also played tennis at the club, with Michelle still actively playing. Although still playing tennis, golf has become a new passion. Lindsay is also deeply involved in rugby as a life member and treasurer of the University of Canterbury Rugby Club supporters club.

Professionally, Lindsay practiced law for over 50 years and is now mostly retired.

Business Opportunity

TKHP Tennis would like to offer you an opportunity to advertise

What you get:
1 year = a banner with your logo on one net post.  
Banner size 60cm wide x 55cm tall
Features a white horizontal stripe at the top to match the net tape.
(The banners fold over the top of the net and so are visible from both ends of the court). 
$300.00 + GST for the first year
$250.00 + GST for subsequent years  
Note that in the photo, the banner size is enlarged 90cm x 90cm and doesn’t feature the white stripe.

For more information/enquiry please email here info@tkhptennis.nz

We are thrilled to offer you a unique opportunity to support the club while leaving a lasting legacy. Our multi talented president Trevor, has hand-crafted beautiful wooden bench seats, now available for $1000 each. As a token of our appreciation, your name will be immortalised on a personalised plaque on your seat.

These benches are already popping up around the club, adding both charm and comfort, and this is your chance to own a part of it! Don’t miss out on this special way to contribute to our community and make your mark.

Secure your seat today!

Email here: rosetrev@xtra.co.nz

Let me introduce your Committee to you:  Trevor Lau (President), Mark Stringer (Vice President), Larissa Allan (Treasurer and Member administrator), Vicky Jones (Secretary), Hugo Strang (Head Coach), Christine Yap (Coach) Beth Williamson (Club Captain), Michelle North-Kelsen, Bryce Thomson (Grounds Manager) and Tim Preston.

Thanking our Sponsors for new Astro courts 7 and 8 - booked in to resurface in October.

Valid for all TKHP Tennis members