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On the Courts & Inside the Club House
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Mission Bay Tennis Club
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Contents
- Notifications
- Upcoming Events
- Recent Events
- Interclub
- Coaching
- Reminders
- Sponsors
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1. Notifications
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Annual General Meeting
Please SAVE THE DATE for our Annual Prize Giving and Annual General Meeting.
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All Members are encouraged to attend to support your peers at Prize-Giving and to pass our new Constitution.
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The Constitution has now been circulated to all members, with feedback and questions welcome. A reminder that comments on the proposed constitution are requested in writing to president@missionbaytennis.co.nz by today, Tuesday 6th August. Thank you for being part of this important step in our club's future.
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Official Noice and Agenda will be coming out soon.
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Thank you to Everyone for Supporting Us!
Our biggest fundraiser of the year, the annual Quiz Night was held on Saturday 26th July, and we are happy notify that the Event raised ~$9,000. These funds will go directly to resurfacing Courts 1-3.
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Thank you to Everyone for Supporting Us!
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Special thank you to our Event sponsors:
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New World Eastridge: Follow on New World Eastridge on Facebook for updates on specials and news!
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CARJAM: The Trusted Vehicle Background Check.
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Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are integral to keeping Mission Bay Tennis Club Events going.
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We're calling for volunteers from the Club and Community to help out.
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Are you, or do you know someone .working towards a Duke of Edinburgh Award, school service hours, or a volunteering certificate? We’d love your help - and we can certify your contribution.
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We’re flexible and happy to support your schedule. Volunteer when it suits you - weekly, monthly, or just once. If you're interested? Contact info@missionbaytennis.co.nz.
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We’re looking for volunteers to support the club in the following ways:
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Regular Maintenance
Weeding, window cleaning, and general upkeep.
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Working Bee
Our annual Working Bee is on Sunday 24th August. - Join our once-a-year club cleanup.
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Love Tennis
This year, Love Tennis is on Sunday 7th September from 10am - 2pm and we want to see it at Mission Bay BACK, BIGGER and BETTER than ever! We need as many Member volunteers as possible to help on the day to achieve this! So please help in any way you can.
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Members are invited to Volunteer to help on the day, (it's just 4 hours!). If you are willing to do anything at all to help, please register via the following form: Love Tennis Volunteer Registration
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Lost and Found
Our Lost and Found Box is located in the downstairs part of the Club House. There are many drink bottles and attire that has been left over the season.
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If you have lost anything over the past year, we ask if you can please take a look and reclaim your lost property.
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We will be donating any lost property not claimed by the end of August.
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2. Upcoming Events
We have lots of exciting Events throughout the year. Upcoming Major Events for the next few months are below.
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Other Major Events and Registrations will be circulated in our Newsletters and updated on our Website and Social Media throughout the year.
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Please also refer to our Website for the full plan of Annual Events Calendar and Calendar of Major Events. However, please note, some dates may be subject to change depending on weather and or volunteer and participant availability.
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Wednesday Club Social Nights
Our Senior Club Social Night is every Wednesday from 7pm and is running throughout Winter. Free for Members and $15 for Guests. Regular Doubles Match play with the occasional themed night for some extra fun.
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If you would like to register on a Wednesday to get your name on the Board for the 1st Round, please use the QR Code below to join the WhatsApp Group or contact info@missionbaytennis.co.nz if you require further assistance.
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Sunday Singles Sessions
The Singles Sessions are being held on Sundays again now that Winter Interclub has finished.
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If you are interested in playing, please use the QR Code below to join the WhatsApp Group or get in touch with Geovanni Cota or contact info@missionbaytennis.co.nz if you require further assistance.
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3. Recent Events
Wimbledon Whites Club Social Night
On Wednesday 16th July we hosted our annual Wimbledon Whites. Thank you to all of our Members and Guests that participated. The Courts and Club House were frosted in White for one our favourite opportunities to celebrate Tennis tradition.
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Congratulations to our Winners:
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- Champion: Irina Gorbatova
- Runner Up: Feleti Sofele
- Best Dressed: Kylie Beck
- Runners Up: Mike Campbell and Nathan Campbell
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We hope you all enjoyed the night. Take a peek into the evening here: Wimbledon Whites
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Quiz and Fundraising Night
What an AWESOME night at our Quiz and Fundraising Night on Saturday 26th July!
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A Huge THANK YOU to everyone who made the night unforgettable.
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Special Shoutout to our Event Dream Team — Danielle Royball and Alice Skidmore for orchestrating every detail with finesse and John Wiliams for keeping the energy high as our brilliant Quizmaster and MC!
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And not forgetting all the helpers that sourced prizes, set up, managed the F&B and tidied up after.
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Thank you to Margaret Voyce from the Ōrākei Local Board for her support.
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Thank you to our fab Teams — Your creativity, costumes, and table decor brought a load of fun to the night!:
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- Courtside Emojinal Supporters
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- Remuera Pickleball Association
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- Sex Drugs and Sausage Rolls
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Congratulations to our Champions
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- Quiz Champs: Courtside Emojinal Supporters — Clever and charismatic!
- Best Dressed: Moulin Booze — Fierce and fabulous!
- Table Decorations: The Sunny Strollers — Hawaiian hustle and aloha attitude
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Thank you to Sumthing Dumplin and Calimero Pizza for feeding us!
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And finally, Congratulations to our Auction Winners and massive THANK YOU to our most generous Sponsors who powered the night with amazing prizes and silent auction magic.
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4. Interclub
Winter Interclub
Congratulations to our 4 Teams that fought it out during Winter Interclub! It was nearly a perfect season of Blue Skies and Sunshine, and great Tennis! Thank you to the 4 Teams and Captains:
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Women's 1 - Sophie Carrington
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These Teams were also the pilot users of the new MATCHPOINT system that will also be used for the first time for Summer Interclub. We're still struggling to work out how to use MATCHPOINT and work out the Results but will hopefully report that in the next Newsletter!
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Summer Interclub
Thank you to everyone that attended our Summer Senior Interclub Match Up Day on Saturday 12th September and also our existing and new Members that have have registered for Summer Senior Interclub with Mission Bay Tennis Club for 2025-26.
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We're excited to announce that we have submitted 14 Teams for the Summer Senior Interclub Season.
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Draws will be released during late August for Competitions to commence on Saturday 6th September
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5. Coaching
The Tennis One Fiji Camp is on from August 9–14, 2025. We can hardly wait to hear about all of the fun everyone is going to have and the sun they're going to experience over winter!
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Meanwhile, did you also know that Members benefit from Discounts on all Coaching Programmes!
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Please see Tennis One's Coaching Programmes at: TennisOneNZ where you can also Book Online!
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You can also see all of Tennis One's Programmes via their Monthly Newsletter. If you're not on the regular distribution or have any questions for Nelson, you can email him here: coach@missionbaytennis.co.nz
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6. Reminders
Social Media Engagement and Reviews: Social Media and Reviews plays a significant part in the success of the Club so we encourage you to please help by adding a Google Review or Facebook Review and Reactions to our Socials Media posts please!
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Court Usage: We encourage you to always please Book the Courts, Register and Collect Guests Fees, and Close the Gates after playing. Please also Cancel the Courts if you cannot make your Booking or Cancel the time if you are running late.
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Super Soaker and Sand Drag Mat: Please use the Super Soaker and Sand Drag mat in the case of rain and sand build up. Please also drain the water before returning inside via the black rubber plug on the side as per the instructions attached to the machine and pasted top the wall where its kept.
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Electrical Vehicle Charging: Chargers are for short “top-ups” only, not a replacement for primary home or work charging, with a time limit of 3 hours per week. Please be mindful that the Club covers all electricity costs, and power prices have risen significantly in recent months. Excessive use places a strain on Club resources. We ask all members to use this facility responsibly
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Dogs: We are a dog-friendly Club and we have dedicated water bowls for them, however, please ensure dogs are kept on a leash and remain outdoors at all times.
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Club Room Hire: Did you know our clubrooms are available to hire? If you are interested, please contact us to find for more info.
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7. Sponsors:
Thank you to all of our Sponsors
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Thank you to all of our generous and loyal sponsors who not only contribute on an annual subscription basis but ALSO help us out with so many of our events, including our Quiz Night in July! Please help us to support them on an ongoing basis too!
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Calimero [www.calimero.co.nz]
St Heliers, Ponsonby, Devonport & Mairangi Bay
Since 1992 Calimero Pizza & Pasta kitchen has served fresh, authentic Italian cuisine seven nights a week. For your convenience 'Order Online' with takeaway pickup and delivery options available.
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Tonkin Financial Services [www.tonkinfinancial.co.nz]
John has been in the industry since 1982. He deals mainly with Doctors at the DHB’s in Auckland concerning DHB subsidised superannuation, insurance and investments.
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Eastridge Shopping Centre, Mission Bay
On a mission to make dentistry great again. Good, honest Kiwi dentistry.
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A well-travelled team that would love to help you plan your next escape. Between them they have almost 100 years experience in providing exceptional customer service and superior knowledge! They strive to ensure your holidays are memorable by designing the perfect trip to suit every taste and budget, exceeding your expectations.
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Let them take care of your OASIS!. Oasis Landscape Maintenance is a locally owned and operated garden car business based right here in the Bays. Whether you need just a one-off job sorted, regular garden maintenance or a fully outsourced property management partner, they've got you covered.
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Barfoot & Thompson Mission Bay delivers an exceptional customer service experience via their award-winning team that has built a reputation of achieving outstanding growth and recognition selling homes in and around the Eastern Bays.
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CARJAM [www.carjam.co.nz]
Vehicle Facts, History, Money Owing and more. Never Buy or Sell a Vehicle without CARJAM. Get a CARJAM Report within second - the Trusted Vehicle Background Check.
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LOVE YOUR COURT was born out of Craig McFall, one of our dedicated members', pure passion for Tennis. Tennis is in his blood, and on Court is his happy place! We're proud to have Craig and Nikki in our Community and Serving our Members too! Contact them by email @ info@loveyourcourt.co.nz.
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Creating the best-value wardrobe organisers and sliding wardrobe doors for over 27 years, also with storage solutions for garages, linen cupboards and more.
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O'Connell Street, Lorne Street, Botany, Mission Bay, Wairu Park
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Got a Dumplin’ Craving? Don’t be dim sum, come get some Sumthin Dumplin. All them followers on the gram don't lie.
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Thank you👍for your Patronage and see you On the Courts and Inside the Club House!
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