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St Andrew's Tennis Club, founded in 1911, is a well-established sports club located in St Andrew's Street in Brighton, Melbourne. The club is nestled between the St Andrew's Church buildings and Brighton Grammar School, providing a picturesque setting for tennis enthusiasts.
The club boasts three policlay courts with lights, offering members the opportunity to play tennis in a beautifully maintained and well-lit environment. In addition to the courts, St Andrew's Tennis Club also has the Jim Brown Pavilion and a barbecue area that are utilised for the club's social events.
St Andrew's Tennis Club caters to players of all ages and skill levels, providing a wide range of coaching and competition opportunities. They offer coaching programmes for various age groups, and their experienced coach Gerard Douglas, who is also the Centre Manager, is available to provide guidance and support. Enquiries regarding coaching can be directed to Gerard Douglas.
Night tennis is particularly popular at St Andrew's Tennis Club, with intra-club competitions taking place on Monday and Wednesday evenings. They have a Mixed Doubles Senior team that competes in the Bayside Tennis Association and a range of Junior teams that participate in the Moorabbin and District Association on Saturday mornings and in the Bayside Tennis Association on Sunday mornings. Furthermore, the club also hosts a ladies intra-club competition on Tuesday mornings.
It is worth noting that the court availability may be limited on specific days such as Good Friday, Christmas Day, or Sunday mornings during church services. However, a schedule outlining the availability of the courts can be accessed on the club's homepage and also at the clubhouse.
St Andrew's Tennis Club has a vibrant membership base of approximately 180 individuals, with various membership options available. Membership categories range from associate (weekdays only) to single, junior, and family memberships. Annual fees for the club range from $150. 00 to $330.
00, and there is a joining fee that ranges from $75. 00 to $165. 00.
The club takes pride in having Gerard Douglas, one of Victoria's top professional tennis coaches, as their Club Coach and Centre Manager. With over twenty years of experience, Gerard plays a crucial role in developing junior players and contributing to the success of the club. Junior coaching at St Andrew's Tennis Club includes PeeWee Tennis, group and private lessons, supervised matchplay, and junior competitions. Patrick Douglas, Junior Development Coach, is also available to guide and support young players.
For more information about St Andrew's Tennis Club or to make inquiries, individuals are encouraged to visit the club's website or contact the relevant personnel listed on their contact page.