Court Bookings and News

Courts opened again from Thursday 18 Feb.

In line with State Government and Whitehorse Council regulations, the courts opened again on Thursday 18 Feb.

Booking of courts (under COVID regulations)

Due to restrictions, you must not access the courts unless you book first using the new booking form available below.
Please note:

You (and other players) must read the attached booking form and additional rules carefully to ensure we comply with all requirements of State Government, Tennis Victoria and Whitehorse Council.
You must submit an email booking request first and receive an email confirming your time or you are not to play.
Members who fail to book and provide player details may have their membership cancelled by the Committee.
Singles or doubles can be played - no restriction on the number of households
Access to the toilets and access to the Clubhouse for water or to use court lights is now possible. Please use sanitizer provided to wipe down contacted surfaces of either room - only one person to access the clubhouse at a time.
TopTenn have commenced lessons - contact them direct (see detail under Coaching tab)

Please use this new booking form.

To assist planning, confirmed bookings for the current week are shown under the tab "Confirmed Bookings" and is updated by 8 am each day.
Confirmation is normally prompt but it is best to book well ahead to get your preferred time.

AGM held Wed 16 Dec

The Club AGM for 2020 was held on Wed 16 Dec. Despite closure on two occasions, club membership has continued to grow. Although income was slightly reduced, expenses were also lower so the clubs financial position is good. The booking system is expected to remain for a while but the Committee will keep up to date with regulations with Council. The club is looking at a major upgrade of courts and a new LED Lighting system. A new Committee was formed - see Committee tab.

New Committee for 2020-2021

At the recent AGM, a new Committee was formed. Rob Teese has taken over as President and Lil Harold has taken up Social Events. Many thanks to Alan Foster and Caroline Chaplin for many years of excellent service in their respective roles. Two new members have joined the Committee - welcome to Raymond and George - we look forward to some fresh ideas in the running of the club.

Guests

Members are reminded they are able able to invite a guest or two at no additional charge for occasional play and can use one court only.

Court hours

Members are reminded that normally court hours are 7.30 am in the morning to 9.30 pm in the evening. This is to ensure that neighbours are not affected by noise outside these hours.

Adult Social Tennis (not available under COVID restrictions)

Normally Adult Social tennis is held on Monday nights at 7.30-9.30pm Email invites are sent out each Monday to all members registered with an interest to play. Various Committee members host the social tennis nights during the year. If you wish to be included on the Monday email list, provide your details to membership@bluebellhill.org.au

Keeping the clubhouse clean

The Committee has engaged a cleaner to clean the clubhouse and bathroom area once a month.
To ensure the clubhouse is clean at all times, it would be appreciated if members could clean and put away any glasses or cups they use.