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Welcome to Mission Bay Tennis Club – Celebrating 75 Years of Tennis Excellence!

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Mission Bay, we’re proud to be one of Auckland’s most active and social tennis clubs. With over 300 members, we cater to players of all ages and abilities, offering a mix of competitive and social tennis throughout the year.

Why Join Us?

  • Fun and Friendly Atmosphere: Enjoy regular social tournaments, club nights, and events that foster a great community spirit.
  • Competitive Membership Rates: Get access to fantastic facilities and programs at an affordable price.
  • Tennis for Everyone: Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or new to the game, we have sessions available for all levels from beginner up.
  • Comprehensive Junior Programmes: From beginners to interclub players, we offer coaching and fun activities to develop young talent.
  • Licensed Bar & Social Memberships: Perfect for relaxing after a game or just enjoying the vibrant social buzz.
  • Fantastic Facilities: Winner of Tennis Auckland Club Facilities 2024 we have six floodlit courts, a modern clubhouse, free Wi-Fi, and off-street parking right in Mission Bay.
  • Tournaments: Junior parent tournaments, Club Champs for seniors and juniors and regular year round fun social tournaments.

Try Us Out
Not a member yet – check out our membership options and drop in one of our club nights – no commitment, just tennis and fun!

For Seniors:

  • When: Wednesday nights, 7 pm
  • What to Expect: Casual games (doubles) with players of all levels, followed by a relaxed chat at the bar.

For Juniors:

  • When: Friday evenings in Terms 1 & 4
  • 5–6 pm: Beginners and those not ready for interclub play
  • 6–7 pm: Interclub-level juniors
  • What to Expect: Coach on court with the kids for extra coaching and fun games. Bar is open from 6pm for a relaxed evening on the deck overlooking the courts. Pizza is organized for kids for delivery at 7pm.

Drop in or e-mail to let us know you’re coming – we’ll make sure you feel at home!

Follow Us Online
Stay updated on tournaments, events, and club news by following us on Facebook and Instagram.

Join the Mission Bay Tennis Club Family
Managed by a dedicated volunteer committee, our club thrives on its welcoming and vibrant community. Whether you’re here to compete, learn, or simply enjoy the social side, Mission Bay Tennis Club is the place for you.

Give it a go – we can’t wait to see you on the courts!

MBTC 75th Jubilee – 2 Nov

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The MBTC 75th Jubilee is approaching fast.

Mission Bay Tennis Club members know how to throw a party and our 75th Jubilee is set to be a night to remember.  With only two months to go don’t miss your chance to be part of the fun, laughter, and great company. 

Limited tickets are available. Grab your ticket today and join us in making history!

Click here to purchase tickets today.

MBTC on TVNZ+ Breakfast

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Mission Bay Tennis Club appeared on the TVNZ+ Breakfast show to promote Love Tennis on Friday 6th September at around 8.55am.

Thank you to all of our volunteers that helped to decorate the Club and fill the Courts and Club House for the segment.

In case you missed it Live, and to immortalise everyone who made it there, take a look at the video here!

See you at Love Tennis on Sunday 8th September 10am – 2pm and for Social Matchplay for Members and New Members from 2pm!

Group and Private Coaching Term 3 2024

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We have a number of Term 3 Tennis Coaching Group Lessons available to Members and Guests.

If you are new to Tennis or haven’t picked up a racket in a while, come to Rusty Rackets to gain the confidence you need to join in at our Social Tournaments or Club Nights.

Or perhaps your kids would enjoy some after school fun at our junior Hot Shots sessions.

Private Lessons also available on request, and we now have our new Head Coach: Nelson Cuellar onboard, so it is a great time to get Private Lessons into his calendar!

Please contact us at info@missionbaytennis.co.nz if you are interested in joining any Group Lessons or Private Coaching!

Meet our New Head Coach: Nelson Cuellar

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Mission Bay Tennis Club is thrilled to introduce our new Head Coach: Nelson Cuellar.

Nelson is a seasoned tennis professional with experience as both as a player and a coach. Nelson has been a high-performance player since the age of 8 and has over 18 years of coaching experience across the USA, Europe and New Zealand.

Nelson is a Tennis NZ Registered Coach, an ITF Level 2 Club Professional Coach and has previously held several head coaching positions around Auckland, and was even awarded Tennis Auckland Club Coach of the Year (2017-2018).

We are so excited to have him with us. Please introduce yourself if/when you see him at the Club and make him feel welcome!

Club Night Updates: Calimero Challenge; Wimbledon Whites and Paris Olympics 2024

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Highlights from our Calimero Challenge in May, Wimbledon Whites in July and Paris Olympics themed Club Night in August 2024.

Calimero Challenge

We held a successful Calimero Challenge 2024 over every Tuesday during May.

Special thanks to Calimero Pizza, our proud sponsors of the event, and the creative addition of a new indicator on our Dart board.

Thank you to everyone who helped and participated throughout the month and continued to make this one of the Club’s many fun events every year!

Congratulations to our Calimero Challenge Winners:

  1. Overall Tournament Challenge Winners: Team Martina – Gene Armstrong, Margaret Waller, Stephen Boyd, Sandy Hayr
  2. Player of the Tournament: David Subero
  3. Double Daisies of the Tournament: Danielle, Paula and Rod for winning Double Daisies of the Tournament
  4. Unsung Hero Award: Lou Tanner
  5. Double Daisy Bar Raffle: Paula Izzard

Wimbledon Whites

We had a great night on Wednesday 3rd July for our annual Wimbledon Whites, with 24 players playing in Teams of 2 playing Round Robin Doubles with a Rolling Handicapped Scoring System. 

Everyone looked fantastic in their Whites and traditional English grub of Fish n’Chips and Mushy Peas was served.

Thank you to everyone who participated and congratulations to our Winners on the night:

  1. Champions: Jeremy Medlin and Ron (Guest)
  2. Runners Up: Sophie Carrington and Andres Palade
  3. Wooden Spoon: Russell Smiler and Angela Lo-Howe
  4. Best Dressed: Paula Stubbing
  5. Raffle: Russell Smiler

Paris Olympics

On Wednesday 7th August, we had an amazing fun-filled Paris Olympics Club Night including 3 special events:

  1. Individual Tennis Court Sprint
  2. Tennis Ball and Racquet Relay
  3. Tennis Ball Throw

Thank you to everyone who participated and also wore Red, White and Blue, and congratulations to our Medalists:

  1. Gold: Luke O’Neill
  2. Silver: Kalin McGowan
  3. Bronze: Lara Krahtz

Please check out our Paris Olympics Club Night video on our socials!

Purchase 75th Jubilee Tickets

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It’s our 75th Jubilee and we would like to invite you to join us to celebrate with us. Enjoy an evening of great conversations, stories of past times. To purchase tickets or view options available scroll down.

The evening will be starting at 6pm. Enjoy some canapes, some walk & fork nibbles followed by some delicious platters. Seating will be available for those who prefer to sit while mingling. We will have an open bar until 7:30pm (or until the tab is used up) & live music until closing.

75th Jubilee Zip Hoodies are printed with the MBTC Jubilee logo and are only $65 when purchased with a ticket. Available in black and grey in all sizes. We will be in touch to organise sizing and colour preference once purchased. View pictures of hoodies at bottom of page.

Ticket Options
1+ tickets in full $120pp click here
1+ tickets over 4 monthly payments of $30pp click here
1+ tickets in full $120pp + a hoodie for $65 click here
1+tickets + a hoodie over 4 monthly payments of $47pp click here
1+ 75th Jubilee hoodie/s for $75 click here



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