A Brief History of
The Wanaka Tennis Club
The Wanaka Tennis Club
1908 First established as Pembroke Tennis Club.
1999 Established at new site on Recreation Reserve.
2000 Two Astrograss courts opened (Onny Parun).
2001 Two more Astrograss courts and one hard court (Synpave) completed.
2002 Two buildings purchased from Dunedin Electricity.
2003 Two-sided volley wall completed.
2005 Major alterations to pavilion begun (changing rooms, showers,toilets, kitchen).
2006 Alterations to pavilion (stage 1) completed.
2007 Extension to lounge (stage 2) completed. Seeking installation of lights (courts 1 & 2).
2008 Decided to proceed with two new courts, one with lights, (courts 6 & 7)
Celebrated centenary with champagne breakfast and professional tennis.
2012 Courts 1 & 2 resurfaced with Tiger Elite.
Membership
2000 109
2001 193
2002 256
2004 247
2006 314
2007 372
2008 420
In addition to members, many outside clubs and overseas teams are hosted by the Wanaka Tennis Club, or make use of our facilities. The N.Z. Academy of Sport uses our courts over the winter months. Non-member fees collected in the 2007-08 financial year totalled in excess of $8000.
Coaching
2001 (Nov) James McGavin appointed Club Coach (Junior numbers reached 100).
2004 Mark Milburn and Lan Bale took over from Queenstown.
2005 Perry Crockett appointed Club Coach.
2006 Tim Vaughan takes over while Perry in London (winter months).
2007-8 Dean Jones assists Perry/Tim in Jan.-Feb. Coaching in excess of 150 children and many adults.
Playing Achievements
2003/7/8 Veterans Team; Winner of Grape Cup (Central Otago Competition).
2005/6 Perry Crockett; Otago and Southland Open Men's Singles Champion.
2005/6/7/8 Perry Crockett, Member of winning Queenstown Lakes Tennis
(Southern Regions Quadrangular Tournament).
Played No.1 in Southern Districts Regional Team (Nationals).
2006 Fraser Hannon/Josh Roberts; Winners (9 and under) Double Dunlop Grand Prix Junior
Tournament (Brisbane);
Josh Roberts runner-up (11 and under Singles).
Josh Roberts winner (11 and under Singles and Doubles),
Lincom Invitational Tournament (Brisbane). SEE NEWS ITEM OF THE DAY BELOW
2007 Josh Roberts, Winner Teddy's Cup (Brisbane).
2006/7/8 Several of our Juniors have won South Canterbury, Otago, Southland titles
(Singles & Doubles), and are regular Members of Southern Lakes Regional teams.
Civic Awards.
2005 Wanaka Tennis Club. Queenstown Lakes Community Award for Sport and Recreation.
2005 David Buckingham, QLDC Heart of the District Civic Services Award (for Voluntary Services to the Community).
2006 David Buckingham, SBS Sport Otago John Fitzharris Memorial Trophy (for Services to Sport).
2007 Perry Crockett, Finalist, SBS Central Otago Sportsman of the year.
1999 Established at new site on Recreation Reserve.
2000 Two Astrograss courts opened (Onny Parun).
2001 Two more Astrograss courts and one hard court (Synpave) completed.
2002 Two buildings purchased from Dunedin Electricity.
2003 Two-sided volley wall completed.
2005 Major alterations to pavilion begun (changing rooms, showers,toilets, kitchen).
2006 Alterations to pavilion (stage 1) completed.
2007 Extension to lounge (stage 2) completed. Seeking installation of lights (courts 1 & 2).
2008 Decided to proceed with two new courts, one with lights, (courts 6 & 7)
Celebrated centenary with champagne breakfast and professional tennis.
2012 Courts 1 & 2 resurfaced with Tiger Elite.
Membership
2000 109
2001 193
2002 256
2004 247
2006 314
2007 372
2008 420
In addition to members, many outside clubs and overseas teams are hosted by the Wanaka Tennis Club, or make use of our facilities. The N.Z. Academy of Sport uses our courts over the winter months. Non-member fees collected in the 2007-08 financial year totalled in excess of $8000.
Coaching
2001 (Nov) James McGavin appointed Club Coach (Junior numbers reached 100).
2004 Mark Milburn and Lan Bale took over from Queenstown.
2005 Perry Crockett appointed Club Coach.
2006 Tim Vaughan takes over while Perry in London (winter months).
2007-8 Dean Jones assists Perry/Tim in Jan.-Feb. Coaching in excess of 150 children and many adults.
Playing Achievements
2003/7/8 Veterans Team; Winner of Grape Cup (Central Otago Competition).
2005/6 Perry Crockett; Otago and Southland Open Men's Singles Champion.
2005/6/7/8 Perry Crockett, Member of winning Queenstown Lakes Tennis
(Southern Regions Quadrangular Tournament).
Played No.1 in Southern Districts Regional Team (Nationals).
2006 Fraser Hannon/Josh Roberts; Winners (9 and under) Double Dunlop Grand Prix Junior
Tournament (Brisbane);
Josh Roberts runner-up (11 and under Singles).
Josh Roberts winner (11 and under Singles and Doubles),
Lincom Invitational Tournament (Brisbane). SEE NEWS ITEM OF THE DAY BELOW
2007 Josh Roberts, Winner Teddy's Cup (Brisbane).
2006/7/8 Several of our Juniors have won South Canterbury, Otago, Southland titles
(Singles & Doubles), and are regular Members of Southern Lakes Regional teams.
Civic Awards.
2005 Wanaka Tennis Club. Queenstown Lakes Community Award for Sport and Recreation.
2005 David Buckingham, QLDC Heart of the District Civic Services Award (for Voluntary Services to the Community).
2006 David Buckingham, SBS Sport Otago John Fitzharris Memorial Trophy (for Services to Sport).
2007 Perry Crockett, Finalist, SBS Central Otago Sportsman of the year.
Brief history courtesy of Dave Buckingham
Resurfacing of Courts 1 & 2 in October 2012
Photos by Don Buick
