About Tweed Heads Tennis Club

A Tennis Club for All Ages, Fostering Community and Family Bonds

At Tweed Heads Tennis Club, new players are always welcome! We are proud to be based at the Arkinstall Park Regional Tennis Centre in Tweed Heads South, offering an outstanding facility that caters to all levels of play. With easy access via the M1, Southern Gold Coast residents will find it convenient to join our vibrant tennis community.

A small girl smiling and getting a tennis lesson.

An image of a male tennis player walking across a tennis court.

Aerial image of tweed heads tennis club.

Management of Arkinstall Park Regional tennis Centre

Tweed Shire Council has contracted the management of the centre to Voyager Tennis with effect from 2 Dec 2024.

Voyager Tennis are a multi award winning Tennis Operator, who bring with them a wealth of experience across Community, Developmental and Performance Tennis Coaching. Voyager also runs Pickleball Coaching and Competitions, as well managing all court hires at the venue.

For enquiries and bookings please contact them using the below.
Email: tweedheads@voyagertennis.com
Phone: 1300 870 286
SMS: 0485881466 (SMS only)

Or visit the website
www.voyagertennis.com/locations/tweedheads

More About Us

Our Facilities

Our centre boasts 10 synthetic grass courts, 4 hard courts, and 16 pickleball courts, ensuring there's plenty of space for everyone. Among our hard courts are 4 Plexicushion Australian Open courts, including 2 championship-sized show courts, equipped for the regular social match play and tennis tournaments we host. The 10 synthetic grass courts provide a softer playing surface, ideal for players of all ages and abilities. We also have a dedicated practice court and wall which is perfect for anyone who wants to come down and sharpen up their skills before they hit the court.

Additionally, we offer 2 five-a-side pitches, expanding our range of sports activities beyond just tennis.

Get to Know Us

Our centre is operated by a commercial manager, with various activities organised by the club. This collaboration ensures a seamless experience for all members and visitors, fostering an inclusive environment where tennis enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds and playing levels can thrive.

In addition to our courts, we are equipped with a clubhouse and a pro shop, providing a complete tennis experience. Our landscaped grounds and picnic facilities offer a perfect setting for families and friends to relax and enjoy a day at the club.

Join the Fun!

We offer a wide range of services including tennis lessons, court hire, social tennis, and competitive play. Whether you're looking to improve your skills, enjoy a friendly match, or compete at a higher level, Tweed Heads Tennis Club has something for everyone.

A pickleball player holding a racket and ball.

Tennis players with medals and trophies.

Our History

The club was formed in 1966 and called the Tweed Valley Junior Tennis Association. They had no courts of their own or clubhouse, and the local high school made their courts available every weekend. Membership grew quickly and in 1973 a loan from the Tweed Shire Council allowed the club to build 4 clay courts and a small clubhouse where Court numbers 1 to 4 are now located. At this point the Association was absorbed into the Tweed Heads Tennis Club Inc.

Tennis participation was outgrowing the existing facilities and in 1979 four more clay courts were added on the other side of the clubhouse, these being the current court numbers 5 to 8. Then in 1982, the existing two story clubhouse building was constructed, a major improvement at the time. In 1987 and 1988, all 8 courts were resurfaced with Omni court synthetic grass, as well as new fencing and lighting installed. Player numbers continued to increase and the demand for more courts led to courts 9 & 10 being constructed in 1991, court 11 in 1996 and court 12 in 1998.

In 2014, the club’s facilities were expanded to include 8 hardcourts for tournament play and as well as a new pro shop, playground and BBQ area. This was part of a total expansion of the Arkinstall Park sporting area by Tweed Shire Council which also included netball courts and soccer fields.

All of the expansions prior to 2014 were financed from club funds, with small loans from Council and banks, as well as NSW Government grants. Many club members gave their time and energy in raising funds through raffles, canteens, and donations, as well as serving on the committee.

Of all the members who contributed, Noel Robinson was prominent as the one who started the club in 1966 and being instrumental in the accomplishment of the first 20 years of the above works. He was made a Life Member of the club in 1976 and in 1988, the whole complex was officially named the ‘Noel Robinson Courts’.

Other life members of the club include Ray Barrenger 1982, Bob Linaker 1985, Beryl Natoli 1996, Geoff Brown 1998, Barbara Dowling 2002, Bert Swain 2004, Merle Graham 2005, Lorraine Waterson 2011, Doug Watterson 2012, Jill Sheils 2013, Gary Wilson 2014, Bob Tindale 2016, Virginia Tindale 2017, Margaret Radcliffe 2020, and Rick Harley 2021.

The Tweed Heads tennis Club is located at Arkinstall Park, Tweed Heads South. Jack Arkinstall (8 November 1925 – 25 May 2000) was an Australian tennis player. He was a quarter-finalist at the 1962 U.S. Pro Tennis Championships.[1] He was active on the ILTF World Circuit from 1946 to 1958, then on the Pro Tennis Tour until 1962,[1] and won 60 amateur and professional singles titles.[1] Jack's younger brother, Neville, was a talented sportsman in his own right, being accomplished as a hockey and cricket player as well as tennis. Arkinstall Park sports centre was named in honour of the Arkinstall family.

Location

Where To Find Us

Club entry

Via Robert Street

Parking

Parking available at main car park corner Robert & Cunningham street. A few parks are available at gate-lock entrance on Robert Street.