A member of the Canterbury Tennis Club for over 35 years, Chris Thomson has received a Tennis Victoria Highly Commended Tennis Service Award for his outstanding contribution and effort over a long period of time. The award aims to recognise volunteers for their outstanding and exemplary service to the sport, with only a select number presented each year. Chris...
22 December provided warm playing conditions under clear blue skies. The Club was happy to see over 20 juniors competing across the singles and doubles events. Parents and participants greatly enjoyed the day, with plenty of tennis, refreshments and fun across the day. Well done to everyone that participated throughout the day, giving their all in...
Held on 22 November, the 2016 Senior Club Championships was played under sunny conditions. It was wonderful to see the high level of participation, players of all standards and ages having fun and competitive matches. Everyone enjoyed the highly entertaining matches whilst relaxing with a BBQ and refreshments. A big congratulations to our 2015 Senior Champions and...
The 2015 Veterans’ Club Championships were conducted on the 19th of September. It was well patronised with 8 pairs (16 players) participating in a doubles round robin, which saw the top team from each of the two pools playing off in the final. Chris Cartwright and Attila Ruboszki defeated Tony Rule and Hal Hiramatsu 5/6,...
12 people attended the recent AGM on Friday 24th July and there were some changes of personnel. Kerry Day and David Chin retired from the Committee and the Committee is very pleased to welcome new members to the committee Deb Gilchrist Dominic Lai Alistair Hay The Club President and CTC Committee extend their gratitude and thanks to...
Canterbury Tennis Club had a sensational day in staging its 2014 Club Championships on Saturday 4 October 2014 – the only downside was too many entrants for the number of courts available! The weather was brilliant sunshine all day, and a total of over 36 members participated.
Sue Constance, our wonderful Night Convenor, was made a Life Member in recognition of her efforts for the club over many years, and in particular for her tireless work in managing the flourishing night tennis competition since its inception 16 years ago.
Some great news! Canterbury Tennis Club Life Member, Kevin Bolton, has been awarded the Order of Australia Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for his services to tennis, particularly in the fields of administration and umpiring. This caps off his award of the Australia Sports Medal in 2000, a special award struck to commemorate the...
