Canterbury Tennis Club, located in Melbourne, is a historic and esteemed sports club that has been providing its members with a welcoming and enjoyable tennis experience since 1896. The club has gained recognition as one of Tennis Victoria's Top 50 Clubs, showcasing its commitment to excellence. Situated along Croydon Road in Surrey Hills, the club is conveniently situated next to the Canterbury Sports Ground and is easily accessible via public transport, with Chatham Train Station just a 150-metre walkaway.
The club takes pride in its small but proud community and offers top-notch facilities, including 4 Policlay synthetic tennis courts, each equipped with professional LED court lights. This allows members to enjoy playing tennis in well-lit and safe conditions. Canterbury Tennis Club is open to people of all ages and skill levels, whether they are looking to play tennis socially, try it out for the first time, or compete at a higher level. The club actively participates in affiliated competitions in the Greater Melbourne and Eastern regions and also organises regular social events to encourage recreational tennis.
For those looking to take their tennis skills to the next level, the club offers world-class coaching. Their Club Coach, a former world top 200 player, is available to provide expert guidance and training.
Members of Canterbury Tennis Club enjoy a range of benefits, including free court use when available, free use of LED court lights at night, free participation in weekend team competitions, free entry to Club Championships, and free attendance to Club Social Days. They also have the privilege of inviting a guest to play at the club for free on up to three occasions, with a small fee of $5 per guest thereafter. Additionally, members can take advantage of special offers from Bendigo Bank and complimentary access to Tennis Victoria resources.
Membership fees at Canterbury Tennis Club vary based on age and membership type. Adult membership for those 18 years old or over is $200 for joining between March and May, with different rates for joining during other months. Concession memberships for full-time students or healthcare card holders start at $150, while junior memberships for those under 18 years old begin at $150 as well. Family memberships, where all members must belong to the same family and reside at the same address, are available at $400.
These fees renew annually on the 1st of March each year, with new members joining in December, January, or February required to pay for the following year's membership as well.
By becoming a member of Canterbury Tennis Club, individuals also gain access to Tennis Victoria benefits, such as personal accident insurance, entry into Points Tournaments, and discounts to Tennis Australia events, including the Australian Open. Registration with Tennis Victoria is optional, and there is no additional cost to register.
To join Canterbury Tennis Club or inquire about membership and registration, individuals can simply email canterburytc@gmail. Com for guidance and assistance.