Princes Hill Tennis Club

Congratulations to our C Grade 3 Unisex team who on Saturday registered a crushing 5 sets to 1 victory over Moomba Park to bring the Premiership back to Princes Park. George, Florian, Prithvi and Asha were too good in an occasionally feisty encounter, and it was their determination and relentless pressure as much as their sublime tennis skills that got PHTC over the line. Congratulations George, Florian, Prithvi, Asha, who played on the day, and Xavier, Jude, Luca and Anika who contributed vital wins throughout the season.  A very proud day for PHTC.

Our C Grade 3 junior team had a storming win against West Brunswick on Saturday and are into the Grand Final against Moomba Park at Riverside TC this coming Saturday.

Well played George, Florian, Prithvi and Asha for the win on the weekend. And to Xavier, Jude, Luca and Anika – thank you for your support and great tennis throughout the year. Good luck for the Grand Final.

We will be running a FAST4 Round Robin Doubles tournament on Saturday 3 December at 3pm. Come one, come all for a barbecue, some drinks, and lots of fun tennis.

FAST4 Tennis is FAST, FUN and FRIENDLY. It is a TEAM based competition designed for you to fit tennis into your busy lifestyle. The fundamentals of the sport remain the same – with innovative rules that ensure matches are competitive, exciting and can be played within a short period of time by all abilities.

• $20 per person
• all standards welcome

Register your interest with Calan by Monday 28 November:
0423 772 960
calan@live.com.au

Our summer FAST4 league was a huge success, so FAST4 is bigger and better for autumn. This term we will be running THREE FAST4 competitions: A, B and C grade. Two person teams. 1 doubles and 2 singles 4-game sets. For just $180 per team for nine weeks of competition.

Leagues this term are:
A Grade – Monday 8-9.30pm
B Grade – Tuesday 8-9.30pm
C Grade – Tuesday 6.30-8pm

Contact the Club before entering so we can figure out your grade. And don’t delay – places are limited and they will all fill up.

For those of you new to it, FAST4 Tennis is FAST, FUN and FRIENDLY.   It is a TEAM based competition designed for you to fit tennis into your busy lifestyle. The fundamentals of the sport remain the same – with innovative rules that ensure matches are competitive, exciting and can be played within a short period of time by all abilities.

PHTC recently hosted the annual social day for the Royal Children’s Hospital Physio team, and by the looks of things, everyone had a great time of it.

We are always open to community groups and charities using the Club for their events. PHTC belongs to the community, so let us know if you are looking for somewhere to host a tennis day.

Thinking of trying out tennis? Got a shot that needs coaching? Or a junior who wants to get involved?

Now’s your chance.

Princes Hill Tennis Club will be having a Free Tennis Day on Saturday 5 March, from 12-5pm. Free beginners’ lessons, junior lessons, Hot Shots for kids, stroke workshops, Cardio Tennis, Free Courts for hitting, discounts on membership.

Plus a barbecue. Come down for a hit, to try out the Club, and to join. Click here for the full schedule.

PHTC will be running a FAST4 competition on Monday nights from February 1.

FAST4 Tennis is FAST, FUN and FRIENDLY.   It is a TEAM based competition designed for you to fit tennis into your busy lifestyle. The fundamentals of the sport remain the same – with innovative rules that ensure matches are competitive, exciting and can be played within a short period of time by all abilities.

Two person teams. 1 doubles and 2 singles 4-game sets.

Sign up online now. Just enter Princes Hill as the Competition you want to enter, and enter solo or as part of a team.

The Junior Club Championships will be held on Wednesday 16 December at 5pm.

All junior players and families welcome. There will be a barbecue and drinks, so come down to finish off the year with a celebration. Trophies will of course be awarded to the champions.

Contact Calan on 0423 772 960 to enter the draw.

PHTC Members! You can now renew your membership for 2016 at the same low membership rate as 2015.

This year you will be able to renew and pay online with your credit card in what should be a reasonably painless process. You are also still able to pay by direct bank transfer, though this means your renewal won’t immediately be active. We are no longer accepting cheque or cash payments, but if you are unable to pay by credit card or bank transfer, please contact the club and let us know and we’ll work something out.

Here is a handy guide to the renewal process that it is worth keeping handy. Just click Join in the menu bar or click here to start. And, as always, email us at the Club address if you have any questions or problems. We are here to help.

And a reminder: your 2015 membership will stop working at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve, so renew now to avoid any delay in getting on the courts in 2016.

Recently, PHTC played host to the launch of Tennis Victoria’s Opening Up Tennis program. This is the pilot program that has helped us to upgrade our booking system to the automated gate.

PHTC welcomed the State Minister for Sport John Eren, 22-time Grand Slam Champion Todd Woodbridge, and CEO of Tennis Victoria Matthew Kennedy. Speeches were made, sandwiches were eaten, and Opening Up Tennis was launched.

Many thanks to PHTC members Audrey Lile, Alesia Shaw, Ray Shaw, and Vin Morgan, as well as Coach Calan McCarthy for coming out to play on a very hot afternoon to help us populate the courts.

You can read more about the launch and the program on the Tennis Victoria website.