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Important Dates in the History of the Wanaka Tennis Club

1908   First established as the Pembroke Tennis Club, with R. M. (Charles) Turnbull as first President.

1910   Leased Library Reserve land (off Brownston St. ) and laid down one asphalt tennis court.

1930   Moved to the Showgrounds where 2 concrete courts had been laid down by the Domain Board; resurfaced with asphalt.   Joined the Vincent ( Central Otago ) Tennis Association.

1931   Leased Showground courts; grand Opening Day on Labour Weekend.

1934   Pavilion built.

1931-45   Teams involved in Vincent Competitions during summer months, but a gradual decline in numbers took place over the war years. New Year's Day Tournament a regular event.

1967   Moved to the Primary School ( Warren St. ) where 4 courts had been laid down by the Education Board.

1972    Written Agreement reached with the Primary School to share courts and maintenance costs.

1972-85   Interclub Teams involved in Vincent Competitions, with some Junior coaching by Club Members.

1986   The arrival of Lynn Cowie saw an immediate revitalisation of all activities. The Scoular Cup won by the Senior Team for the first time, with Junior Coaching from Dunedin (Gordon McEachran).

1987  New Year's Day Open Tennis Tournament held for the first time. Club began using 4 asphalt courts at Aspiring College .

1987-95   A gradual increase in numbers saw both Senior and Senior Reserve Teams involved in  Vincent Competitions. Most tennis now played at Aspiring College .

1997    Club adopted a Constitution and became an Incorporated Society.

1998   Junior Coaching reactivated at both the Primary School and Aspiring College ; 6 teams entered in Vincent Junior Competitions.   Agreement reached to lease land on the Recreational Reserve (QLDC), Warren St.  Fundraising to construct Club's own courts began.

2000   First 2 Astrograss courts laid down; Opening Day on April 1st celebrated with a buffet breakfast and auction with Onny Parun as guest speaker.

2001   Pavilion Buildings purchased from Dunedin Electricity and installed by Club members.  Construction of additional 3 Courts begun. Both Scoular (Senior) and Grape (Veteran) Cups won by Club teams.

2002   2 further Astrograss and 1 Synpave (hardcourt) Courts completed. James McGavin appointed Club Coach.

2003   January Open Tennis Tournament re-instated.

See also a pictorial history of the club - two volumes, in the pavilion.

Further details can be found in A Brief History of the Wanaka Tennis Club.