Along with so many local sporting clubs, Beaconsfield Tennis Club is finding the constant lockdowns over the last few months frustrating, however, we would like to thank the tennis club members, coaching staff, students as well as the Beaconsfield community for their patience as we manoeuvre through the uncertainties we are all experiencing. Even though the gates have been locked and courts have been quiet, there has been activity in the background ensuring when the doors open again new activities are available for our members.
Beacy/Officer Monday Night Hard hitters
This is an exciting new competition on Monday nights for the more experienced players. Teams will be playing at either Officer or Beaconsfield Tennis Clubs at 7.30pm for singles and doubles games. Cost per night: Members $5, Non-Members: $10. Refer to www.beaconsfieldtennisclubinc.com website page for more information.
Sunday Funday
On the last Sunday of each month between October to May, except in December where we will be offering a special Christmas event, the Beaconsfield Tennis Club will be opening their gates for members and non-members to come and have a social hit of tennis and enjoy a free BBQ, socialise with friends, or enjoy some of the other activities offered. Time: 3pm – 7pm. Entry for members is free. Non-Members: $5 each or $10 family. Tennis equipment is available upon request.
The dates may be subject to alterations due to changes in weather or government guidelines. Masks will be required (when not on courts) and Covid-19 rules will be applied.
Refer to the website page for dates or ring on (03) 8820 5853 for more information. Everyone is welcome. This event is proudly supported by the Cardinia Park Hotel Community Support Fund.
Mid Week Ladies Premiers
Congratulations to Beaconsfield Mid-Week Ladies, Section 3 on this year’s Premiership. The season has had its challenges with many covid delays, but they finally got to play the Grand Final against Upper Pakenham. The team comprised of Helen Alexander, Sue Carey, Natasha Pinkstone and Kerry McKean together with fill ins, Glenda and Trish.
Other Competitions
Beaconsfield Tennis Club offers a large variety of competitions for both the serious player and those who prefer a social hit.
Wednesday Night Tennis has been our most popular which is offered to all ages and abilities, members and non-members and run in conjunction with Officer Tennis Club.
Summer finals were recently held following Covid-19 lockdown delays. Major Grand Final saw Roaring 40’s victorious over Wavebreaks on a countback following a draw. Congratulations to Roaring 40s team Ashleigh Beasy, Chris Dorstal, Liza Hickey, Dennis and George Tanner and Wavebreaks team Ross and Karina Clark, Rohan Mara, Chris Martin and Laurie Hughes.
Minor section Grand Final saw Earthquakes victorious over Thunders. Congratulations to Earthquakes team Warren, Allana and Connor Hadley, Ivan Golmak, Sonny Farrugia, Sisi Sun and emergency player Jeff Reidy. Well done to Thunders team Colin Boddy, Peta Pirani, Rowan Lee, Andrew Toomey, Karlee Ferguson and emergency player Jarrod Orchard.
Spring 2021 season has just commenced with positions always available for anyone interested in joining.
The club also holds Thursday night Men’s tennis, Veteran’s tennis on Sunday mornings, Mid-Week Ladies on Tuesday and Wednesdays as well as Junior and Senior competition. Refer to the website for more details or contact the Secretary: Maurie Potter Ph: 04377 59793.
Grants
Our club is most appreciative in recently receiving two grants.
A Federal grant of $10,000 which has been utilised in conjunction with club funds to upgrade a number of our court lighting to LED technology. These are currently being installed.
A further grant was received from Cardinia Park Hotel to fund establishment of abovementioned Sunday afternoon Funday event.
Submission has been made to local Cardinia Shire for a capital works grant to cover 50% of our proposed courts 1 and 2 resurfacing project, with 50% covered by club funds.
Membership Fees
Fees are currently being finalised by the committee and will be announced soon. New social membership fees have been added this year, which is great value for money for those players who like to play in the social club games or special days such as the Sunday Fundays. Refer to the website for more details.
Casual Court Hire
$10 per court (per hour)
Court hire is available at the Beacy Flake Fish & Chips shop. Beaconsfield Shopping Plaza, Shop 2, 55 Old Princes Highway, Beaconsfield. A court key will be issued when a deposit of $20 is paid and will be refunded on return of the key on the same day. The synthetic grass courts are available for hire only when not in use. Competitions and coaching take precedence.
Main Contact Details
All General Queries Ph: (03) 88205853
Secretary Ph: 0437 759 793 Email: mauricepotter@bigpond.com
Facebook: Beaconsfield Tennis Club Community
Mail: P.O. Box 132, Beaconsfield, VICTORIA, 3807
Website: https://beaconsfieldtennisclubinc.com/
