WAIATA EPSOM TENNIS CLUB
Waiata Epsom Tennis Club is located in Epsom, Auckland and welcomes players of any age and ability wishing to play tennis either socially or competitively. Our club has 4 floodlit artificial grass tennis courts, volley wall, and modern club house. We are a friendly community oriented tennis club with social tennis during the week and Junior and Intermediate coaching Friday afternoons in terms 1 and 4. Come join in the fun!
Club Tennis - Tuesday Night & Wednesday Morning
Come play social tennis Tuesday 6pm and Wednesday 9am. Everyone is welcome to join in for a bit of recreation tennis, and meet other members.
Nomad (Veterans) Tennis - Friday Morning
From 9am to 11am. Veterans are welcome to socialise, and play social doubles.
Junior Coaching - Friday Afternoon
FACILITIES
Waiata – Epsom Tennis Club is 10 minutes drive from central Auckland, and close to public transport bus routes.
HOURS OF PLAY
All days from 7:00 am until 10:00 pm.
No play on Good Friday or Christmas Day.
RULES
- All players must wear approved tennis shoes with non-marking soles, and appropriate clothing when playing on the courts.
- Please, on the courts: No smoking, no chewing gum, no food, no skateboards, no bicycles.
- Please respect our neighbours :
No tennis balls to be retrieved from their properties.
Try to keep noise to a minimum, especially at night.
Courts
Four "Tiger Turf" artificial grass tennis courts. Floodlights for night tennis may be used by Club Members with lights endorsement on their access tags. A versatile ball machine is available for use by club members. Key may be obtained from committee members - charge $5 per use.
Pavilion
Our pavilion has a sunny viewing deck overlooking the courts for the perfect viewing spot. A well equipped kitchen is available with fridge, microwave, oven and provision for hot drinks. There are separate men's and women's changing rooms, toilets and shower facilities. A table tennis table is available for members' use.
Grounds
Our club has a "target" volley wall perfect for practising your tennis strokes and a basketball hoop for shooting hoops. The outside grass seating area is fully fenced, with a sun-shaded playing area for children. A bbq for members use and picnic tables makes it a perfect place for families to enjoy.
TENNIS COACHING
Head Coach: Craig Bell
Former National Director of Coaching – Tennis New Zealand
Tennis Coaches New Zealand (TCNZ)- Competition Coach
Tennis New Zealand (TNZ) – Competition Coach
High Performance TNZ Coach
Assistant Coach: Marco Budiono
Tennis Coaches New Zealand (TCNZ)- Club Coach
Tennis New Zealand (TNZ) – Club Coach
REGULAR ACTIVITIES
| Day | Time | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 pm | Club night – All Welcome. Contact : Gerry Dillen 021 294 0225 |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am | Club tennis Contact : Bill Mairs 624 3558 |
| Friday | 9:00 am – noon | Nomads (veterans) group Contact : Bill Mairs 624 3558 |
| Friday (during season) | 4:00 – 7:00 pm | Tiny Tennis & Junior coaching |
| Saturday (during season) | Until 6:00 pm | Interclub tennis |
SERVICES
MEMBERSHIP
How To Join Our Club
Download a Registration Form, email or mail the completed form to us, or drop it in our letterbox 20-24 Fernleigh Ave.
Payment can be made via Internet banking.
Our bank account number is 12-3025-0226579-00 for Waiata Epsom Tennis Club Incorporated.
All amounts shown include GST.
Our membership year runs from 1 September to 31 August (aligned with the tennis season).
If you need additional information, feel free to email or call us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Junior Registration Form 2023-2024
Senior Registration Form 2023-2024
Cardholder Registration Form 2023-2024
Phone our club Treasurer / Acting Secretary Emile Bax on 0275221426.
MEMBERSHIP FEES 2023-2024
| Category | Total** |
|---|---|
| Senior (playing more than once per week, at the weekend, and/or playing weekend Interclub matches) | $275.00 |
| Midweek (playing more than once per week, and/or playing Interclub matches) | $215.00 |
| Veterans (60 years or over at the start of the season i.e. on 1 September) | $210.00 |
| Intermediates (18 years and under)* | $135.00 |
| Juniors (11 years and under)* | $110.00 |
| Tiny Tennis (8 years and under)* | $75.00 |
| Family | $425.00 |
* Age as on 30 April during the tennis season ** Includes Tennis Auckland Inc affiliation fees where applicable |
CARD HOLDER FEES 2023-2024
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Card Holder fee | $130.00 |
| *** Card Holders are entitled to play once per week, on a weekday other than when the courts are required for official club or interclub play. They are not members of Waiata-Epsom Tennis Club and are not entitled to members’ rights and privileges. |
OPTIONAL CHARGES
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| New tag for entry to courts and pavilion (once-only charge, refund of $10.00 available when tag returned to club) | $25.00 |
| Annual re-activation of existing member’s tag | $5.00 |
| Floodlights access (annual fee) | $40.00 |
| Ball fee (seasonal, for interclub players only) | $20.00 |
| Tags enabled for court access during all hours of play, or use of floodlights, available to financial, playing members only. |
CONTACT US
- Waiata Epsom Tennis Club
- 0275221426 (Acting Secretary)
- [email protected]
- 24 Fernleigh Ave, Royal Oak, Auckland 1023