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On the Courts & Inside the Club House

Mission Bay Tennis Club

Newsletter: July 2025

Contents

  1. Upcoming Events
  2. Notifications
  3. Recent Events
  4. Interclub
  5. Coaching
  6. Reminders
  7. Sponsors
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1. Upcoming Events

We have lots of exciting Events throughout the year. Please refer to our Website for the full plan of Annual Events Calendar and Calendar of Major Events.

Upcoming Major Events for the next few months are below. Other Major Events and Registrations will be circulated in our Newsletters and updated on our Website and Social Media throughout the year.

Please note, some dates may be subject to change depending on weather and or volunteer and participant availability.

Senior Interclub Registration Open until Sunday 13th July


Register for Senior Summer Interclub here: Summer Senior Interclub Registration. Registrations close on Sunday 13th July!

We welcome Members to introduce and encourage Guests to sign-up for Interclub with Mission Bay. Please note, in accordance with Tennis Auckland Interclub Rules, all players must be full-financial Members of the Club.

The deadline to transfer any players who played Promotion/Relegation Grades for another club last season is 1st August 2025, and any other players can be added to our Open teams anytime up until Christmas.

Please also note, registrations for Junior Interclub and Midweek Interclub will open in the last week of August.

Senior Interclub Match Up Day Saturday 12th July


On Saturday 12th July 1pm we are having a match up day for everyone NEW to MBTC or NEW to Interclub.

If this is you, and you are interested in playing Senior Summer Interclub in the upcoming season then please come along!!

If you can score, rally and serve then Interclub is a fun way to improve your tennis, play with a team and meet lots of new club members from around Auckland.

There are lots of different levels and formats we can enter you in so come along next Saturday, play a few games and the team will make sure you are ready and entered into the right team.

Quiz Night Saturday 26th July

Our biggest fundraiser of the year is just around the corner on Saturday 26th July, so please purchase your tickets ASAP! All proceeds will be going towards astroturf replacements on Courts 1-3.

Proudly sponsored by:

New World Eastridge: Follow on New World Eastridge on Facebook for updates on specials and news!

CARJAM: The Trusted Vehicle Background Check.
Come by yourself OR with a group of friends. There are some amazing items up for silent auction including lots of coaching packages.

Tickets can be purchased for $35pp at www.galabid.com/mbtc.

In the meantime, we would greatly appreciate any support from our members. Please help us by asking friends, family, workplaces to donate for our silent auctions, whether its products, services or unique experiences, please get in touch with Alice (phone or e-mail). Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference!!

Any question please e-mail info@missionbaytennis.co.nz

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.

If you would like to register on a Wednesday to get your name on the Board for the 1st Round, please contact info@missionbaytennis.co.nz for the QR code to join the WhatsApp Group.

Saturday Singles Sessions

The Sunday Singles Sessions are now being held on Saturdays whilst Winter Interclub is in play.

If you are interested in playing, please get in touch with Geovanni Cota or info@missionbaytennis.co.nz for the QR Code to join the WhatsApp Group

2. Notifications

Love Tennis Volunteers Needed


Last year Mission Bay Tennis Club had its most successful Love Tennis event ever with over ~280 participants registered on the day. Mission Bay was also one of three Clubs in the Tennis New Zealand Love Tennis Club of the Year, and as the only Auckland Club in the three, the unofficial Tennis Auckland Love Tennis Club of the Year.

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 can't do this alone though, so we need your help! We need as many Members as possible to help on the day to achieve this.

Members are invited to Volunteer to help on the day, (it's just 4 hours!), and/or help with planning for the day.

If you are willing to do anything at all to help, please register your interest via the following form:

Love Tennis Volunteer Registration

Constitution Reminder

A sub-committee has been working on a revised club constitution to ensure we meet the requirements of the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022.

The current constitution, like many older club documents, does not comply with the updated legislation, which all incorporated societies must adhere to by April 2026.

Once the draft has been reviewed by the Committee, it will be shared with all members well in advance of the AGM to allow time for feedback and discussion.

Our goal is to adopt the new constitution at this year’s AGM to keep the club compliant and up to date.

Sponsor Update: Barfoot & Thompson: Steve Boyd

We're excited to see Steve Boyd's Barfoot & Thompson sponsorship sign up on Court 3.

Barfoot & Thompson have been supporting us for a number of years, and we're proud to introduce Steve Courtside to Serve any Real Estate needs.
Subscribe to Steve and Barfoot & Thompson updates @ s.boyd@barfoot.co.nz

3. Recent Events

French Open Club Night

On Wednesday 11th June we traveled to the French Riviera for our French Open Club Social Night where players came in Red White and Blue and a French accent! Oui La La!

Regular Doubles Matchplay with a French flair with two Teams "Napoleon" and "Emily in Paris" competing in a Tennis Racquet-Baguette Relay and Tennis Ball Boulles.

Congratulations Team Napoleon, and Emma-Jane Sewell who took out the Baguette and Boules and Best-Dressed respectively, despite hot competition from Irina Gorbatova.

Et voilà! Take a peek into the evening here: French Open Club Social Night

Hot Shots Tournament by Tennis One New Zealand


On Saturday 21st June, Tennis One New Zealand hosted a Hot Shots Tournament at Mission Bay Tennis Club!

Congratulations to all of the Juniors thata participated. It was a great afternoon of quality and competitive Tennis!

Special Congratulations to our Champions!

Red Ball – Lucas Mei
Orange Ball – Emilia Liu
Green Ball – Ollie Hall

Finally, a big thank you to Sumthin Dumplin for sponsoring the event and the amazing Dumplings. We luv'em!

4. Interclub

Winter Interclub

Senior Outdoor Winter Interclub commenced on Sunday 8th June, with 4 Mission Bay Teams.

The season is now at the halfway after 3 Scheduled Rounds completed except for few rescheduled Rounds.

Summer Interclub

Summer Senior Interclub commences on Saturday 6th September.

Refer to section 1. Upcoming Events for information regarding registrations.

5. Coaching

Experience Tennis in Fiji Paradise! 🎾


Join Tennis One - New Zealand for an unforgettable tennis camp in the heart of Fiji from August 9–14, 2025.

Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, this is your chance to:
🏖️ Train in a tropical paradise
🎾 Receive expert coaching from seasoned professionals
🌟 Enhance your skills in a supportive environment


Spaces are limited—secure your spot today!

📅 Dates: August 9–14, 2025
📍 Location: Denarau Island, Fiji
💻 Register Now: https://clubspark.kiwi/tennisone/FijiCamp


Did you also know that Members benefit from Discounts on all Coaching Programmes!

Please see Tennis One's Coaching Programmes at: TennisOneNZ where you can also Book Online!

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

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!

Player's Responsibilities: Please make sure that you are familiar with the Tennis NZ Code of Behaviour and Tennis Auckland Interclub Rules 2024-25 including Player and Host Responsibilities.

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.

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.

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

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.

Club Room Hire: Did you know our clubrooms are available to hire? If you are interested, please contact us to find for more info.

7. Sponsors:

Thank you to all of our Sponsors

Thank you to all of our generous and loyal sponsors. Please help us to support them.
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.

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.

THE TOOTH COMPANY [www.thetoothcompany.co.nz]
Eastridge Shopping Centre, Mission Bay
On a mission to make dentistry great again. Good, honest Kiwi dentistry.

Helloworld Travel St Heliers [www.helloworld.co.nz/stheliers]
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.

Oasis Landscape Maintenance [www.oasislandscapemaintenance.co.nz]
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.

Barfoot & Thompson Mission Bay [www.barfoot.co.nz/our-people/s.boyd]
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.

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.

LOVE YOUR COURT [www.loveyourcourt.co.nz]
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.

Wardrobes Direct [www.wardrobesdirect.co.nz]
175 Marua Road, Mt Wellington
Creating the best-value wardrobe organisers and sliding wardrobe doors for over 27 years, also with storage solutions for garages, linen cupboards and more.

Sumthin Dumplin [www.sumthindumplin.co.nz]
O'Connell Street, Lorne Street, Botany, Mission Bay, Wairu Park
Got a Dumplin’ Craving? Don’t be dim sum, come get some Sumthin Dumplin. All them followers on the gram don't lie.
Thank you👍for your Patronage and see you On the Courts and Inside the Club House!


Lara Boyd, Club Manager
Mission Bay Tennis Club
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