• A prize item (value $30+) e.g. insulated lunch bag, platter etc.
• Smaller item which can go into a hamper e.g. Barkers products, tea towel etc
• Baskets or attractive boxes which can be re-used
• Cash (i.e. $20 buys half a foot massage voucher) All cash received will be accounted for.
• Any ungifted presents which are hanging around the house

New Senior members
Adelson Mendes and George Wigley

Sunday 3 December

Thank you to all that came last Sunday to support our Senior teams as they held their interclub matches.  It was a very warm day with exciting play.

The BBQ and coffee machine were kept busy, it was a lively atmosphere, with a post lunch game of Pickleball.  

TKHP 49th Lawn Seniors Tournament 2024

Soon the annual Lawn Seniors Tournament is being held at TKHP Tennis Club. Christine Yap is organising, with Rosie and Vicky tasked with helping put together items for a raffle and prizes.  

The tournament is one of the key fundraisers for the club, so please support it, either by entering yourself to play, donating to the raffle or volunteering on the weekend (20/21 Jan).
contact Christine for more information: 

Entry form and more information https://tnz.tournamentsoftware.com/tournament/000F80AC-F315-40A2-B77A-9E54FCBFB83B

The Christine van Leeuwen cup

It's History!!

We want to share with our members some history of the club and its members. Given the upcoming Veteran's tournament, a story relating to it is timely.

Christina van Leeuwen was a very keen and loyal member of the Club for many years and a strong supporter of the Veterans tournament.

The tournament was first held in 1975 when Club Patron, Brian Stedman was President and Brian often played with Christina. Christina passed away in 1993 and she requested of her funeral that donations be made to the tennis club to purchase a seat - now located on Row 5. Christina's family also presented the club with a memorial cup which is presented each year to someone who has supported our tournament.

Christina's devotion to our tennis club was such that she asked that her ashes be spread (buried) at the courts and she commented that "she could make sure she tripped up the opposition if they got a point!"

We have our 49th tournament in January. Please come along and play, or volunteer to help out and honour the memory of Christina van Leeuwen.

Sadly our esteemed Club Patron and former Club President Brian Stedman passed away in November. His dedication and contributions to the club over the years have left an indelible mark. His 25-year tenure as Club President (1957-1982), and subsequent role as Patron showcase the profound impact he had on the club's development and success.

The Amended Obituary in the Press can be read below.

https://www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/350103102/life-story-steadfast-tennis-savant-and-servant

Celebrating Brian's 100th Birthday at the Club (2021)

It's not too early to put our Club House Spring Clean on your calendar - many hands make light work

10 am Friday 19 January 2024 

see you there....

We don't want to boast.... but the Wednesday Mid-Week Inter-club have the best lunches.

Thanks to all players in the A and B team who make this happen.  See you all next year.

Wanna join us?  We have a mixed team and invite any senior players info@tkhptennis.nz

(TKHP B Team v Springston)

CAMPING NIGHT IS ONLY 1! SLEEP AWAY

Win the Ultimate AO Experience!

We're introducing the new look Hot Shots Tennis in New Zealand and to celebrate we have an amazing prize to give away, you can win just by signing up for the NZ Hot Shots Crew!

We are giving a lucky kid and their parent or guardian the chance to win:

• Return flights from your nearest NZ airport to Melbourne
• Four nights accommodation
• AO tickets to three sessions at Rod Laver Arena
• A once in a lifetime Australian Open experience where they will get to head out on Centre Court, meet the players and perform the coin toss before a match!

The competition closes 17 December. Winners must be available to travel 19 January 2024, return 23 January 2024. Full terms & conditions

Enter the draw: https://tennisnz.formstack.com/forms/hot_shots_crew#msdynttrid=dW0UEEgBd8JncE8UlhDYwbFOu4ZQoxkWdsC1kDtz0GE

NZ Hot Shots Crew is an exclusive club for kids involved in, or wanting to join Hot Shots Tennis,  that provides exclusive information and benefits throughout the year. It's completely free to sign up and ensures you won't miss out on amazing opportunities like our AO prize. 
 

Visit www.tennis.kiwi/hotshots to view the competition details, sign up kids for the NZ Hot Shots Crew, plus check out what Hot Shots Tennis is all about and where you can play. 

We're excited to be sharing the new look Hot Shots Tennis brand for the first time. This summer is going to be huge and we can't wait to work get more racquets in hands across Aotearoa. Don't miss your chance to get in on the action and win the chance for a once in a lifetime experience!

   Merry Christmas   
from your hard working Committee!

Over the past year Dominos, Christchurch City (160 Lichfield St), have delivered us free pizzas for all the kids on the final day of every TKHP Tennis holiday academy week. 

If anyone buys pizza from Dominos Chch City and uses the code 78934 when they order, Dominos will donate 50c to the club for every pizza bought.