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The Ōrewa Tennis Club is holding a special event on October 8, marking its 75th year with a Yankee round-robin tournament followed by a barbeque and quiz evening.
The club has come a long way since its founding by a group of enthusiasts wanting to promote the game and provide a place for social and recreational activities.
First located in what is now the New World Ōrewa carpark, with a small, shed-like clubhouse and hard asphalt courts, it later moved to its current location at Victor Eaves Park, where today it features six astroturf courts with floodlights, a clubhouse and coaching programme.
“There’ve been many changes in the last 75 years, but the club still retains its community spirit,” says the club’s past secretary Michelle Ward. “One fantastic example of how the club members worked together was many years ago when we decided to install the picket fence around the grounds. All the club members pitched in and everyone purchased a picket or two each, had a working bee, and built the fence.”
Life member Carol Smith says the key to success has been members’ active involvement – playing, managing teams, coaching, fundraising and committee work.
“We’ve all worked so hard together to build and maintain our wonderful venue at Victor Eaves Park,” Carol says. “Seventy-five years of enthusiasm for the game of tennis provided many locals with the opportunity to take up this sport. We have beginners as young as five and players in their 90s.”
“We wish to thank our members, supporters, and volunteers for their loyalty and dedication. We want to invite all those who have been involved in any way with the club to join us and help us celebrate this milestone.”
For further details, contact the club at orewatennis@xtra.co.nz
