A friendly community tennis club at 37 Dover Street in St Albans, Christchurch, for all ages and abilities. It has six courts with keypad access, four Plexipave and two asphalt, free parking on site, and clubrooms with a BBQ. Club day is Saturday from 1.30pm until about 5pm. Senior social tennis runs on Wednesday at 6pm, Thursday at 1.30pm or Saturday at 1.30pm, and visitors can come along for a free first trial. Junior coaching runs by age group, from red ball for 5 to 8-year-olds to a teen beginner squad and a teen social group for 13 and over, and there is adult coaching. Coaching runs in school terms 1 and 4, and the club offers Hot Shots coaching for juniors. The club is affiliated with Tennis Canterbury and runs junior and senior interclub teams. Casual visitors may play as a guest of a paid-up senior member for up to five sessions a season, at $5 a session, as at 2026. A student membership is $210 as at 2026, and includes club days.
Customers say the club has a close-knit, supportive feel, and the courts are well maintained and suit all levels. One newcomer who started with beginner lessons says the coaches were patient, and that the junior Hot Shots coaching is excellent. Another has been a member for years, finds the play enjoyable and relaxed, and travels from Methven to play. Our pick in St Albans for a relaxed, friendly club for all ages.