Castor Bay Tennis Club

Congratulations to Erwin on winning the National Veterans Over-75 Doubles Championship, earning him a place at the Veterans World Championships in Croatia.

Competing on clay against a strong international field, Erwin won 3 of his 6 singles matches, a great effort!

Congratulations also to Ravi, who was selected as the non-travelling reserve.

A fantastic achievement!

📣 AGM Reminder

Just a reminder that our Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday 29 June at 7:30pm.

All members are encouraged to attend to show their support and take part in discussions around the future direction and strategy of the club.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Great news! The resurfacing of our top two courts was completed yesterday.

This upgrade was made possible thanks to the support of key funders and our community: Lion Foundation, NZ Community Trust, Bobby Foundation, Constellation Community Trust, and Auckland Council, along with generous donations from our members.

Their combined support helped us get this important project over the line, delivering two high-quality courts that will serve players well for many years to come.

Enjoy the new courts! 🎾

🌟 Wednesday Morning Ladies Sessions 🌟

Our Wednesday morning ladies sessions continue to be well attended, and the coaching hour with Glen has become a valuable and popular part of the week.

We're especially keen to welcome more ladies to come along and join in! Whether you're a mum of one of our junior members, a friend, a relative, or simply looking to get involved, you'll find a warm and friendly atmosphere waiting for you.

Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience. Our goal is to grow participation, strengthen our membership, and continue building a vibrant club community.

💙 Come along, give it a go, and join the fun! 🎾😊

Looking good! Sand goes on tomorrow

🎾 Midweek Ladies Update 🎾

The 2025/26 season has wrapped up, with our Castor Bay B1 team finishing 9th on the ladder. While this means we'll compete in B2 next season, we're proud of the effort and commitment shown throughout the year.

It was a season of ups and downs, with injuries, defaults, and player availability challenges, but there was still plenty of enjoyable tennis and some great performances along the way.

A big thank you to Shelley, Helena, Charlotte, Robin, Janene, and Pam, who played the majority of matches, as well as Elaine and Mary-Anne for stepping in when needed.

We're already looking forward to next season!

🎾 End of Summer Season Update from Coach Glen 🎾

That’s a wrap on a fantastic summer of tennis!

A big shoutout to all the awesome juniors who’ve been training and playing in group lessons every day after school — great effort and energy all season long 👏

We’ve still got group lessons available for kids aged 5–19, running weekday afternoons for anyone keen to get started or keep improving.

Looking ahead, Term 2 and Term 3 lessons are a great way to build skills now and hit next summer strong from the front foot 💪

I’m really looking forward to seeing the club continue to grow, and to welcoming more friends and families to get out on court and give tennis a go.

See you on court! 🎾
— Glen
📞 021 870 420

🏆 Junior Report – Season Highlights 🎾

We had a fantastic season for our junior players at the club, with many competing in teams and others enjoying great coaching with Glen. Here’s a quick wrap-up of how everyone did after Christmas:

👧 13–15 Girls (Division 2)
A tightly contested division where just 1 point separated 3rd, 4th, and 5th place — with standings ultimately decided on games won.
The team finished 5th after many close and hard-fought matches.

👦 13–15 Boys (Division 3)
A combined team with players from Lake Pupuke, finishing 8th in a competitive division.

👧 12 & Under Girls (Division 2)
A strong showing from the team, finishing 3rd overall — a fantastic result!

🙏 Thank you
A big thank you to the managers for their time, effort, and support throughout the season.

Looking ahead, we’re excited for a solid winter of training and plenty of improvement before next season starts 💪🎾

📢 Court Maintenance Update

A reminder that work to resurface the top courts will begin this Tuesday and is expected to take around two weeks to complete.

During this time, the bottom court will remain open and available for use as usual.

Thanks for your understanding while these improvements are carried out. 🎾

🏆 Senior Tennis Report – Season Wrap-Up

A strong season for the club across Tennis Northern interclub competitions, with four senior teams representing us proudly in singles, doubles, and masters grades.

🎾 Men’s 5th Grade

6 wins, 4 losses — finished 3rd place
Standout performances from Richard, Jack, Philip and Wayne, all achieving strong personal rankings.

🎾 Men’s 10th Grade

5 wins, 5 losses — finished 6th place
Solid contributions from Tom, Keith and Greg, each improving their personal rankings.

🎾 Men’s 9th Grade Doubles

7 wins, 3 losses — finished 3rd place
Strong team effort from Tom, Greg, Ian, Barry and Ravi, all with excellent individual results.

🎾 Men’s Masters Grade

4 wins, 4 losses — finished 5th place
Erwin delivered a standout individual performance with a strong personal ranking.

🌏 National Teams Event (Easter)
A fantastic achievement for North Harbour in the Men’s 75–80 age group, going through undefeated to claim the Gold Medal.

The team included four Castor Bay players: Erwin, Peter, Ravi and Keith, alongside two other teammates.

Special mention to Erwin, who captained the side brilliantly and went through the tournament undefeated.

After finishing runner-up last year, this year’s result was a proud turnaround with a well-earned gold medal victory.

🏅 Club Championships

Singles Winner: Richard
Runner-Up: Wayne
Doubles Winners: Martins & Peter
Runners-Up: Erwin & Richard

🏅 Handicap Tournament

Singles Winner: Ravi
Runner-Up: Mark
Doubles Winners: Ravi & Erwin
Runners-Up: Peter & Keith

👏 Congratulations to all players for a successful and competitive season, and thank you for representing the club with pride both locally and nationally.