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Autumn 2019 newsletter
Hello club members, players, supporters, Playing the ‘sport-for-a-lifetime’ is proven to boost your overall mental & physical fitness. Physically tennis lifts co-ordination, fine-motor-control, agility, hand-eye co-ordination, flexibility… And it’s clear that these physical systems can be trained & improved at any age. So, how lucky are we to have a tennis club right here on…
Read MoreHow did the club look in 1965?
The ‘Peregian Beach recreation area’ was developed by T.M. Burke Pty. Ltd. as part of a total $140,000.00 (1966 values) ‘Peregian Promotion Project’ and commenced in late 1963. This project aimed to provide more amenities at Peregian Beach and by 1965 the work included a wading and swimming pool (opened 1964), caravan park, car park, bitumen roads, electricity and…
Read MoreJunior Holiday Coaching Clinic Dec 20th & 21st
Coaches Danny and Andrew will be holding a pre Xmas junior tennis clinic from 9am to 11.30am on Thursday 20th Dec & Friday 21st Dec Suitable for children aged 8 to 14 yrs. Cost is $25 per child per session Please book in with andrew on ph 0400110482.
Read MoreLight Night – official opening of our new facilities
Last Friday night, Peregian Tennis Club hosted an ‘opening’ party to launch their new court lighting and fencing project. The club’s overhaul was funded by a grant from the Queensland Government Get Playing Places and Spaces program. The dual-facelift saw a complete replacement of court fences, plus a new LED-lighting system. The not-for-profit club expressed gratitude…
Read MoreFriday 26 Oct – party to launch our new lights & fence – from 5pm. All welcome!
Kindy kids back on court
40 kindy kids swapped their usual playground for our tennis club last week. We introduced these lively 4 and 5-year-olds to the game, with two mornings of tennis-activities run by our court manager Andrew. He was assisted by Kindy Alumni Josh Baker-Lahey (now in Grade 12), John Richardson (club member) and club president Kim. If…
Read MoreOur club raised over $1,500 for Aussie farmers at this morning’s smoko
Thank you to everyone who came along and those who baked and contributed for the much-needed drought aid. In particular thank you to Karin Allen who instigated this fundraiser and to our Friday men’s group who were core supporters. Thank you IGA for donating the delicious fruit platter. All proceeds from the morning go directly…
Read MoreAGM – Thursday 23 Aug 2018, 5 – 6pm
Peregian Tennis Club AGM – Thursday 23 Aug 2018, at the Peregian Tennis Club Our AGM is being held at our club at 5pm on Thursday 23 August, and here is our agenda. We look forward to seeing you there. 2018 AGM Agenda: Hard copies of our Business Plan, Constitution and our management reports…
Read MoreLighting/Fencing project underway from 24 Sept 2018
Our court lighting-fencing project takes off from 24 September to 8 October, thanks to a grant from the Queensland Government Get Playing Places and Spaces program, designed to enable participation in sport & recreation. We’ve been awarded a total of $145, 056 (max is $150,000). Our club will be able to remain financially-healthy despite the size and…
Read MoreNew ball machine for 2018
Our club is investing in a new ball machine in this new year, thanks to a grant from the Queensland Government. Club members and players will have the opportunity to hone their game with the use of the ball machine as part of a coaching session. Our coaches can really up the intensity of coaching…
Read MoreSkills Alliance team give Peregian Tennis club a facelift
An offer to completely repaint our whole clubhouse inside and out – for free – is an offer we accept with much surprise and gratitude. As a little three-court not-for-profit club that needs to diligently put aside any surplus funds towards re-surfacing our courts, we’re very grateful to the team who have offered to re-paint…
Read MoreDe-stress at night tennis – all organised for you
This is your chance to grab some fun, a racquet and some exercise. You don’t have to organise a thing, just turn up! You’ll be placed into a friendly team of three or four people to play three or four sets of doubles, from about 6pm to 9pm on a week night. Scores are totalled…
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