Ryde Balmain Tennis is a well-established sports club located in Sydney, Australia. The club prides itself on providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for tennis enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels.
Ryde Balmain Tennis is responsible for maintaining the tennis centre at Birchgrove, while also organising competitions at the Meadowbank and Ryde centres, which are now maintained by Voyager Tennis.
Each year, the club holds an Annual General Meeting (AGM) for its association, providing an opportunity for members to come together and discuss important matters. The 2022 AGM will be held on December 14th at the Meadowbank Tennis Centre Clubhouse, starting at 7:30pm.
The club encourages participation and engagement from its members and is currently seeking individuals who are interested in the position of Publicity Officer. For more information about this opportunity, interested individuals can contact Lynette Gudmunson, the Honorary Secretary, at 0415823558.
Ryde Balmain Tennis operates during set hours of operation at the Birchgrove Park, allowing members to enjoy tennis from Monday to Friday between 8am and 10:30pm. On weekends, the centre opens at 8am and operates until dark. It is recommended to visit the Birchgrove website for online booking information.
The club is committed to promoting the message of R U OK? — an all-of-sport-community approach aimed at building confidence and empowering potential “help-givers” to ensure the safety and support of all its members.
Diversity and inclusion are highly valued at Ryde Balmain Tennis. The club is dedicated to creating a welcoming, safe, and inclusive space for all participants. They actively engage in LGBTQ+ inclusion and have implemented guidelines to ensure transgender individuals are included and respected.
Ryde Balmain Tennis also offers various social groups and initiatives for members to get involved in. The Kangaroo Tennis group, for example, meets on Tuesday evenings at the Ryde Tennis Centre for men's doubles tennis. All members and their friends are welcome to join, and inquiries can be directed to Rod King or Alvin Maple.
In respect for the community and the health of its members, the club strictly adheres to smoke-free policies. They comply with the City of Ryde and Leichhardt Council's no smoking policy and the State Government's smoke-free sportsgrounds policy.
The North Western Suburbs Tennis Association, established in 1922, is the governing body of Ryde Balmain Tennis. They are affiliated with Tennis NSW and the NSW Hardcourt Tennis Association. In 1977, they merged with the Balmain Tennis Association and rebranded as Ryde Balmain Tennis in 2009 to better reflect the region they serve.
Ryde Balmain Tennis caters to social players, as well as those interested in competition and coaching, across various suburbs in Sydney, including Annandale, Balmain, Balmain East, Birchgrove, Boronia Park, Denistone, Denistone East, Drummoyne, East Ryde, Eastwood, Ermington, Gladesville, Glebe, Henley, Hunters-Hill, Ryde, Huntley's Point, Leichhardt, Lilyfield, Meadowbank, Millers Point, North Ryde, Putney, Pyrmont, Rozelle, Tennyson, Ultimo, West Ryde, and Woolwich.
For those looking to visit Ryde Balmain Tennis, it is conveniently located at 3/105 Constitution Road, West Ryde, New South Wales 2114.
For more information about the club and its activities, individuals are encouraged to follow Ryde Balmain Tennis on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.