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Mahurangi East Tennis Club Inc.
Goodall Reserve in Snells Beach
New Zealand
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Mahurangi East Tennis Club has seven Astrograss courts four of which have flood lights
and these allow play up to 10.00 p.m. all year round.
The three new courts were opened in January 2010 and will alleviate the stand down time for players
waiting for courts. Thanks to Bob Halton our consulting Civil, Engineer, Wharehine's who were our main
contractors, followed by Tiger Turf who laid the up-to-the-moment blue and brick Astrograss courts. The
stairs were built by builders John Court and Tony Murdoch and much of the smaller works were carried out
by Sandy Imrie (Club Captain) and male members of the club. Kate Leslie (Council Liaison and project
co-ordinator) and Jill Richards (Grant applications and overseeing of the building works). To all these
our thanks for bringing the project the fruition.
Our members are very keen players and meet regularly for Club day sessions, Wednesdays 9 a.m.- 12.00 noon,
Friday 5.00 - 10.00 p.m. and Saturday 1.00 - 4.00 p.m.
Being a very social Club, table tennis and darts are provided for those waiting
their turn on the court as well as tea/coffee for those wishing to chat.
Besides organised Club days, events held throughout the year are the Club Championships,
Teams Events, Interclub, Businesshouse tournaments and visits from/to other Clubs.
The Club caters for all ages and standards and welcomes players to visit the courts during any
of the Club days to try out our facilities and share in our hospitality.
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DONATIONS
We have received some fantastic donations towards the construction of the three new tennis
courts. Lion Foundation donated $50,000, Perry Foundation $25,000, Pub Charity $25,000 and
NZCT $8,000. Not forgetting a grant of $5,000 from the Rodney District Council. Without
these projects the work would not have been able to commence and our heartfelt thanks go
to the above-mentioned and we hope to have a continuing relationship with the Foundations.
We would also like to thank Pub Charity for their continued support with the juniors.
Their contribution allows the coaching program to continue and assisting the children
to not only improve their tennis but to have fun and interaction with their peers.
Thank you to all charities.
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