On the final Sunday of Wimbledon, Copacabana Tennis Club held its (now traditional) Christmas in July Wimbledon Tennis Party from 10am-2pm under the sunny skies.
Members and tennis enthusiasts were treated to fun tennis games followed by a banquet meal and drinks and a surprise visit from Copa’s own Santa Claus (aka Navy veteran Roque Hammal) to ensure all attendees are on Santa’s “nice” list.
This was one of many regular social tennis events held since the change of the guard in the club management at last year’s AGM in September.
Lead by new club president, local GP Dr Risto Cvetkovic, the club has opened its tennis court gates for new members.
Saturday morning social tennis open day from 10am-noon has continued to be popular since its introduction in November 2023.
Tennis balls (and racquets) are provided and it’s free for members and only $5 for non-members.
In March 2024, the club introduced a competitive play for Division 1 players (both men and women) on Monday evenings from 7-9pm and on Wednesday afternoons from 3-5pm.
The fee is $5 per person for daytime and $8 each for night sessions and includes new tennis balls.
Non-members are welcome.
Risto Cvetkovic with wife Sarah and son Svetozar
March also saw the introduction of a new tennis coach at Copacabana Tennis Club.
Mikie Boddy is available Tuesdays to Sundays for private and group tennis lessons.
He offers racquet restringing and a range of popular brands of tennis racquets and selected tennis gear.
You can him on 0422 722 150.
Long-time coach Mark Presdee (0403 499 308) is also available for coaching on Monday afternoons.
The club also offers tennis towels and caps with embroidered club logo (available for pre-purchase order at $25 each).
“Tennis is such a beautiful sport, played at all ages,” Cvetkovic said.
“It engages the entire body and mind and thus is excellent for health and recreation.
“It also has this social element with it and promotes court etiquette and fair play, striving for the best and fairest – something both children and adults can benefit from.”
If you are interested in becoming a club member, playing socially or competitively, or in tennis merchandise, pop along to the next social tennis open day or contact copatennis21@gmail.com
For court booking, news and social events visit the website: play.tennis.com.au/copacabanatennisclub or the Copacabana Tennis Courts and Copacabana Tennis Club Facebook pages.