Clubspark / Plimmerton Community Tennis / Centenary

This year we are celebrating 100+ years of the Plimmerton tennis club.

Come along to our Centenary Open Day.

Sunday 13 September 2026, 10am-2pm

Everyone is welcome - past, present and future members. Or if you are just interested in what our club has been up to for the past 100+ years.

Come for a look, or join in...

For our Open Day - Find out about what the club offers. Our membership fees are very reasonable. Meet our members. Have a hit. We have racquets available.

For our Centenary Celebration - Dig out your oldest tennis gear. Wooden racquets are welcome! Learn about our history. Catch up with past and present members.

Special centenary offer - free coaching for adults new to tennis or returning.

Do you have old photos? We would love to see them! Email: plimmertontennis@gmail.com

SCHEDULE ON THE DAY

* All day - Memorabilia on display in clubhouse (top of the wooden steps).

* 10am - Fun games for all... triples, longest rally...plus juniors’ special session.

* 11.30am - 1920s-style Exhibition Matches. Classic!

* Noon - Lunch (for past and present members, please register), cake cutting, reminiscing.

* After lunch - Social tennis.

LUNCH

For past and present members - register for the fish and chip lunch (vegetarian option available) using this link: https://forms.gle/MC6YU2gVtipzkEqk9. Registrations close on Thursday 10 September.

DRESS-UP IN 1920S STYLE

We encourage dressing up in 1920s outfits! There was a lot of white and cream sports clothing worn back then. For inspiration visit this vintage clothing website.

Where to source clothing ...

* Second-hand:

Save Mart shops - 11 Commerce Cres, Porirua. And 31-45 Lane Street, Wallaceville, Upper Hutt.
Charity shops - https://opshopdirectory.co.nz/locations/wellington/porirua/

* Hire:

Creative Show Off Costume Hire: www.creativeshowoffcostume.co.nz/ - 1st Floor, 89 Thorndon Quay, Wellington.
In Disguise Costume Hire: https://indisguise.co.nz/ - 16 Tweed Road, Papakowhai, Porirua.
Jesters Costume Hire: www.instagram.com/jesterscostumehire/ - Newlands, Wellington.
Coasters Musical Theatre: https://coastersmusicaltheatre.com/costume-hire/ - 15 Hinemoa St, Paraparaumu.

* New:

Temu has old-style tennis clothing. Perhaps you could wear it again afterwards!

QUERIES?

Email - plimmertontennis@gmail.com

We are very grateful for the sponsorship of our centenary celebration event by Jane Mather and Jean Chaney of J2 Real Estate. They are also our club's major sponsor.

Plimmerton Community Tennis