UQ Tennis Club THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND TENNIS CLUB all standards welcome Fixtures Social Tennis Tournaments Practice Find us on the Web: www.uqtc.org.au December 2016
UQ Tennis Club The University of Queensland Tennis Club Inc. Office: Tennis Pavilion (Building 28), Blair Drive, UQ St Lucia Campus Address: PO Box 6005, St Lucia, Qld 4067 Phone: (07) 3371 4974 Fax: (07) 3870 5002 E-Mail: admin@uqtc.org.au Website: http://www.uqtc.org.au Clubhouse Facilities Wide verandah overlooking courts with café-style tables & chairs and cold water drinking fountain. Games & entertainment area with Snooker, Table Tennis, a wide-screen plasma Television (with Foxtel) and Music System. The Smash Bar licensed to operate during Social Tennis and some other events (with a Community Other Licence). Kitchen with free tea & coffee making facilities. UQ Sport Tennis Centre The UQ Tennis Club is based at the UQ Sport Tennis Centre, Blair Dr, St Lucia. The Tennis Centre, operated by UQ Sport for The University of Queensland, is one of the best Tennis facilities in Queensland. It consists of 21 floodlit courts (4 Laykold Cushion, 15 Laykold and 2 Omnicourt). The UQ Tennis Club has a range of competitive and non-competitive Tennis programs designed to cater for players of all standards and with varying time commitments
UQ Tennis Club - around the club The UQ Tennis Club is a major centre of community Tennis in Brisbane. Membership is open to UQ Students, Staff & Graduates and the general public.
Non-Competitive Tennis (non-members welcome) SOCIAL TENNIS All standards welcome - Loan racquets available - Regular or occasional attendance Non-members welcome - Pre-booking not required - Check in on Clubhouse verandah Non-competitive - Doubles play only (eight-game sets) - Players rotated after each set Games organized to avoid mis-matches - Relax on the verandah between games Table tennis, snooker & TV available - Free tea & coffee - The Smash Bar open THURSDAY NIGHT SOCIAL TENNIS 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. $10 for UQ Tennis Club Ordinary, Associate & Junior Members - $15 for all others Parking fees apply until 9 p.m. on week nights on the UQ St Lucia campus N.B. There will be no Thursday Social Tennis on 22 December & 29 December (Christmas Break) SUNDAY AFTERNOON SOCIAL TENNIS 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.* $10 for UQ Tennis Club Ordinary, Associate & Junior Members - $15 for all others Free barbecue after Social Tennis on the last Sunday of every month * on a trial basis in January, Sunday Social Tennis will run from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. N.B. There will be no Sunday Social Tennis on 11, 18 & 25 December and 1 January (Christmas & New Year Break) Social Tennis is a great way to have a game in a relaxed and friendly environment without the pressure or commitment of Fixtures and Tournaments
Non-Competitive Tennis (non-members welcome) PRACTICE SESSIONS 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday Nights* Improve Your Game * In 2017, Practice will move from Tuesdays (8-10 p.m.) to Wednesdays (7-9 p.m.) Drills are run on different courts, covering all aspects of the game including forehand, backhand, volley, serve and overhead. Players rotate through all the drills during the night. No pre-registration is necessary. Just check in on the night on the Clubhouse verandah. The cost is $8 per session for UQ Tennis Club Ordinary, Associate & Junior Members or $12 for all others. Suitable for all levels - beginner to advanced. This is not a coaching program but provides a great opportunity for players who are being coached to hit lots of balls. For coaching, contact the UQ Sport Tennis Centre (Phone 3365 6933, E-Mail tennis@uqsport.com.au, Website http://www.uqsport.com.au/tennis). Parking fees apply until 9 p.m. on week nights on the UQ St Lucia campus. N.B. There will be no Practice Sessions on 13, 20 & 27 December and 4 January (Christmas & New Year Break) The Practice Sessions are a great way of working on those shots that have always troubled you or regaining some confidence after a long lay-off
Competitive Tennis (members only) TENNIS FIXTURES all levels welcome - enter a complete team or enter as an individual Over Summer the UQ Tennis Club will be entering teams in BNTA Fixtures N.B. Parking fees apply until 9 p.m. on week nights on the UQ Sport St Lucia campus GRADING SESSIONS FOR 2017 SUMMER FIXTURES: Thursday 1 December 7 to 9 pm Thursday 8 December 7 to 9 pm Thursday 15 December 7 to 9 pm ALL NEW FIXTURE MEMBERS MUST BE GRADED 2017 BNTA* WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUMMER FIXTURES (7 P.M. TO 9 P.M.) Entries to play for the UQ Tennis Club in BNTA Wednesday Night Summer Fixtures close on 15 December Competition starts 4 January, finishes 8 March. N.B. 2017(1) Season Fixtures start in mid March. Fixtures on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday* and Thursday nights. * Brisbane Night Tennis Association (Brisbane-wide Fixtures) UQ Tennis Club (Fixtures on UQ St Lucia Campus) Membership/Fixtures application forms available from the UQ Tennis Clubhouse or download from http://www.uqtc.org.au. Entries can also be lodged on-line. Fixtures are graded teams competitions played at a fixed time over many weeks. Fixtures are great for regular competition but players have to commit for a full season.
University Open Championships (all players) 2017 UNIVERSITY OPEN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS 22-23 July 29-30 July 5-6 August to be played at the UQ Sport Tennis Centre, Blair Dr, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Brisbane, Queensland Entries close: 8 July Knock-Out Events Open (Silver Level AR* Points) Special (ITN 3) 18/U (Bronze Level AR* Points) * entries for Australian Ranking (AR ) events must be lodged on-line Round-Robin Events Grade Events (all Fixture levels) A (ITN 4), B (ITN 5), C (ITN 6) & D (ITN 7) Seniors Events (Level 6 National Seniors Ranking Points) 35/O, 40/O, 45/O, 50/O, 55/O & 60/O The UQ Tennis Club uses HEAD ATP Tennis Balls for Fixtures, Tournaments, Practice and Social Tennis Entry forms for the Uni Open available from the UQ Tennis Clubhouse or download from http://www.uqtc.org.au. Enter on-line at http://tournaments.tennis.com.au.
Competitive Tennis (members & non-members) TOURNAMENTS Playing in a tournament is a great way of getting a competitive game of Tennis. Most of the Club s tournaments are participation-style tournaments (not knock-out events). Only the Annual Club Championships and the University of Queensland Championships use knock-out formats for all events. The University Open Championships use knock-out formats for the Australian Ranking Points events but include participation-style events for the average player. All tournaments are part of the Club Grand Prix. The 12 participation-style tournaments in the Club s 2017 Tournament Calendar: cater for players of all standards (most offer events at 4 levels) use formats that keep everybody playing irrespective of results (most use round-robins) are played to completion in a single night or morning are open to non-members (who will be granted free Restricted Membership to enable entry) 2017 CLUB TOURNAMENT CALENDAR DAYTIME NIGHT-TIME 21 January (Saturday) Summer Series Doubles 4 February (Saturday) Summer Series Mixed Doubles 18 February (Saturday) Summer Series Singles 26 March (Sunday AM) Fastennis Singles 8 April (Saturday) Autumn Series Doubles 6 May (Saturday) Autumn Series Singles 27 May (Saturday) Autumn Series Mixed Doubles 22 July (Saturday) University Open Championships * 23 July (Sunday) University Open Championships * 29 July (Saturday) University Open Championships * 30 July (Sunday) University Open Championships * 5 August (Saturday) University Open Championships * 6 August (Sunday) University Open Championships * 16 August (Wednesday AM) Ekka Singles 16 August (Wednesday PM) UQ Student & Staff Championships 19 August (Saturday) UQ Student & Staff Championships 20 August (Sunday) UQ Student & Staff Championships 26 August (Saturday) End-of-Winter Singles 9 September (Saturday) Annual Club Championships 10 September (Sunday) Annual Club Championships 16 September (Saturday) Annual Club Championships 17 September (Sunday) Annual Club Championships 7 October (Saturday) Spring Series Singles 21 October (Saturday) Spring Series Doubles 4 November (Saturday) Spring Series Mixed Doubles Notes: * Open Tournament (open to all Tennis Australia registered players) Tournament to be conducted in conjunction with UQ Sport (entry open to all current UQ students & UQ staff) Club Championships (entry open to UQ Tennis Club Ordinary, Associate & Junior Members only - entry not open to Restricted Members) Entry forms for all tournaments available from the UQ Tennis Clubhouse or download from http://www.uqtc.org.au. Enter on-line at http://tournaments.tennis.com.au.
UQ Tennis Club Membership Benefits 2017 Full-Year Membership Fee: Just $75 (1 Dec 2016 to 31 Dec 2017) 2017 First-Half-Year Membership Fee: $55 (1 Dec 2016 to 30 June 2017) 2017 Second-Half-Year Membership Fee: $55 (1 July 2017 to 31 Dec 2017) 2017 Final-Quarter-Year Membership Fee: $45 (1 Oct 2017 to 31 Dec 2017) includes 2017 Tennis Queensland registration at no extra cost Paid membership categories are Ordinary (adult UQ students, UQ staff & UQ graduates), Associate (other adults) and Junior (under 18). Only Ordinary Members have voting rights. Only paid members are entitled to the discounts listed below. The benefits of UQ Tennis Club membership include: access to 3 Club Fixture programs (on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday nights) access to 2 Brisbane-wide Fixture programs with a home court at the UQ Sport Tennis Centre (on Wednesday evenings & Wednesday nights) access to 2 Social Tennis programs at discount rates (on Sunday afternoons and Thursday nights) 2 free passes per year for Sunday Afternoon or Thursday Night Social Tennis access to the Wednesday Night Practice Sessions at a discount rate access to an extensive program of 2 daytime & 10 night-time participation-style Club tournaments at a discount rate an Annual Club Championships (in September) early-bird entry to the University Open Tennis Championships (July/August) early-bird entry to the University of Queensland Student & Staff Tennis Championships for current UQ students & current UQ staff (August) a Tournament Grand Prix (covering tournaments from January to November) Regular e-newsletters (UQ Tennis E-News & UQ Tennis Briefs) information updates and reminders by e-mail (including UQ Tennis Briefs) an ITN rating assessment (from statistical analysis of individual Fixture & Tournament results) use of Clubhouse facilities (kitchen with free tea & coffee, table tennis, Tennis library, snooker and television lounge with a wide-screen LED television) when the Club is open entry to The Smash Bar (Thursday nights & Sunday afternoons) 8 bookings per year of off-peak court hire from Monday to Friday at the UQ Sport Tennis Centre (subject to court availability) - each booking 1 hour between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. or 2 hours from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. 2 bookings per year of off-peak court hire on Sundays at the Tennis Centre (subject to court availability) - each booking 1 hour between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. 10% off four racquet re-strings per year at the UQ Sport Tennis Centre Pro Shop 10% off applicable rate for one Adult Group Coaching Course per year at the UQ Sport Tennis Centre Player Injury Insurance (as a Tennis Queensland registered player) N.B. The discounts & free courts at the UQ Sport Tennis Centre and the free Social Tennis visits at the UQ Tennis Club are listed on the UQ Tennis Club Membership Card. To utilize these benefits, the Membership Card must be presented and the card will be hole-punched as the discounts and freebies are used. Membership Cards are not transferable and photo I.D. may also be required. UQ Tennis Club membership/fixtures application forms are available from the UQ Tennis Clubhouse or download from http://www.uqtc.org.au or enter on-line.
UQ Sport Tennis Centre Pro Shop (open to the public) COURT HIRE RACQUETS FOOTWEAR JUNIOR FIXTURES CLOTHING STRINGING COACHING LADIES FIXTURES PRO SHOP OPENING HOURS: Monday to Friday - 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays - 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays - 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. COURT HIRE UQ COMMUNITY* PUBLIC 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. $15/hr $20/hr (Monday to Friday) 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. $20/hr $25/hr (weekends) 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. $20/hr $25/hr 9 p.m. To 11 p.m. $30/2hr $30/2hr UQ Students only $5/hr N/A (11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday to Friday) * UQ Students, UQ Staff & UQ Graduates The UQ Sport Tennis Centre is operated by UQ Sport Ltd. Phone: 3365 6933 E-Mail: tennis@uqsport.com.au Website: http://www.uqsport.com.au/tennis
UQ Sport Tennis Centre Coaching (open to the public) Adult Group Coaching and Adult Programs The Adult Group Coaching courses (at Beginner 1, Beginner 2, Intermediate 1 and Intermediate 2 levels) are an economical way to learn the game and improve skills in a fun and social environment. There are numerous course options on week nights and Saturday mornigs. Cardio Tennis combines Tennis training with an on-court aerobic workout. Adult Squad is a great addition to your lessons or regular practice and involves match play, rallying, competitive hitting and advanced drills. Adult Squad and Cardio Tennis run throughout the year and can be booked casually or with a 10-week pass. Course Starting Dates: 16 January (5 wks) 6 March (10 wks) 29 May (7 wks) 31 July (10 wks) 23 October (7 wks) Course Costs: UQ Community Public Coaching (10-week courses) Beginner (1 hr) $170 $200 Intermediate (1 hr) $170 $200 Cardio Tennis Single Session $15 $20 10-session Pass $130 $160 Adult Squad Single Session $20 $25 10-session Pass $150 $200 Disclaimer: The information about the UQ Sport Tennis Centre, on this and the preceding page, has been prepared from printed and on-line material published by UQ Sport and may not be up-to-date. Check with the UQ Sport Tennis Centre Pro Shop to confirm prices and program dates. Junior Group Coaching The 10-week Junior Group Coaching courses cover beginner players (smaller courts, lighter racquets and softer red & orange balls); intermediate players (fullsized courts & softer modified green balls); and advanced programs (full-sized courts & yellow balls). Term Dates: 23 January to 1 April 17 April to 24 June 10 July to 16 September 2 October to 9 December Prices Age Duration Term Price Blue 3-5 yrs 30 mins $120 Red 1 4-6 yrs 45 mins $170 Red 2 5-7 yrs 45 mins $170 Orange 8-10 yrs 60 mins $220 Green 9-12 yrs 60 mins $220 Yellow 12+ yrs 90 mins $330 Kids Holiday Coaching programs are also available during all school holidays. Junior Fixtures at UQ are available on Fridays from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. during school terms ($130 per term). Private Coaching Tailored one-on-one coaching with an experienced and accredited coach is available for adults and children. Customized programs and flexible times. Coaching Prices UQ Community Public 30 mins $49 $55 45 mins $65 $70 1 hour $85 $90 Pass - 5 X 30 mins $235 $249 Pass - 5 X 45 mins $299 $325 Pass - 5 X 1 hour $399 $425 Hitting Session (1 hr) $75 $80 Hitting Sessions (5 X 1 hr) $350 $380 All coaching programs are run by the UQ Sport Tennis Centre. To enrol, visit the Pro Shop or ph 3365 6933. Enrol on-line at http://www.uqsport.com.au/tennis.
UQ Tennis Club Sponsors and Supporters UQ Sport Ltd Operates the sporting facilities on the University of Queensland St Lucia Campus (Aquatic Centre, Athletics Centre, Fitness Centre & Tennis Centre). Union Rd, St Lucia - Ph 3365 6612 http://www.uqsport.com.au Hawkins Jenkins Ross Electrical & Mechanical Building Services Consulting Engineers. 619 Logan Rd, Greenslopes Ph 3324 2977 http://www.hjr.com.au Thinking Cap Specialist web application developers with expertise in the fields of user interface and graphic design. 1/45 Douglas St, Milton - Ph 3367 2518 http://www.thinkingcap.com.au Premium Automotive Mobile Safety Inspections & Mechanical Repairs. 1A/115 Dollis St Salisbury - Ph 3277 4720 http://www.premiumautomotive.com.au IGA St Lucia Your local independent supermarket Open 6 a.m. to midnight - 7 days a week 240 Hawken Drive, St Lucia - Ph 3371 6466 http://www.igastlucia.com.au Saint Lucy caffè e cucina Breakfast & Lunch - every day Dinner - Monday to Friday UQ Sport Tennis Centre, Blair Drive, St Lucia Ph 5635 5980 http://www.saintlucy.com.au Advanced Polymer Technology APT is a world leader in the design, construction and installation of sports surfaces. Tennis surfaces are Laykold, Omnicourt, Policlay and Supergrasse. 3 Dunlopillo Dr, Dandenong South, Vic. - Ph 1800 663 812 http://advpolytech.com Leisure Link Australian distributor of iconic sport and leisure brands including HEAD Tennis, STIGA Table Tennis, OOfOS Recovery Footwear and CW-X Conditioning Wear. A3/57-65 Templar Rd, Erskine Park, NSW - Ph 02 9760 0600 http://www.leisurelink.com.au IT.Glovebox Software solutions for transport, health and aviation supply chains. Level 1, 96 Jephson St, Toowong, Qld 4066 - Ph 3870 5744 http://www.itglovebox.com.au Squareup Inc Square Register is a free point-of-sale app for business - track sales & inventory, create real-time reports, send digital receipts. The UQ Tennis Club is proudly powered by Square Register. http://www.square.com.au Parking on the University of Queensland St Lucia Campus Parking is free on Saturdays and Sundays in designated parking areas. Parking Fees apply on the UQ St Lucia Campus from Monday to Friday between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. The fine for parking in a designated parking area without the appropriate permit is $55. Parking, at any time, in an area not designated for parking (e.g. on yellow lines) will attract a fine of $110. Casual parking in designated parking area costs $5 per day or part thereof in All-Day Zones (e.g. along Sir William Macgregor Drive next to the river); $2.50 per hour in Long-Term Zones (e.g. along part of Blair Drive and in the Aquatic Centre & UQ Centre car parks ); and $5 per hour in Short-Term Zones for a maximum of 1.5 hrs. A good option for regular players is an Off-Peak Parking Permit which costs $130/year and allows parking in All-Day, Long-Term & Short-Term Zones from 3:45 p.m. to 8 a.m. For more information or to download an Off-Peak Parking Permit application, go to www.pf.uq.edu.au/parking.