Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty residents young and old can fall in love with tennis this Sunday.

Seven local clubs will open their doors and courts to the community from 10am-2pm on September 7 – so why not take the family and give tennis a go for free?

Clubs will have activities and membership deals for all ages including coaching sessions, fun games, prizes, sausage sizzles and more for the Love Tennis event.

Plus, don’t miss the chance to scan a QR-code on Love Tennis Day and go in the draw to win an all-expenses-paid trip for two to ASB Classic 2026.

Tennis WBOP manager Sussa Bailey said the sport is thriving in the Western Bay of Plenty, with memberships jumping 5.6% in the past year.

“Tennis is evolving with lots of new national programmes delivering cardio and fun sessions, catering for all ages and abilities.”

Bailey, who has played the sport for 48 years, said the tennis court is her happy place. “It’s my mental sanity, my connection to my community, and my second family!”

Tennis WBOP manager Sussa Bailey says everyone is welcome at Love Tennis Day on September 7. Photo / Debbie Griffiths

Tennis is non-contact, safe and an individual sport you can play for life, Bailey said.

“It teaches kids (and adults) self-belief, confidence, assertiveness, how to cope with pressure and how to deal with the emotions of winning and losing.

“It is the cheapest life coach you will meet on your life journey!”

Bailey said everyone is welcome to September 7 Love Tennis at the clubs listed below. “The events are free, with equipment provided. We’d love to see you!”

Love Tenis is on Sunday, September 7, from 10am-2pm at these clubs:

Gate Pā: www.clubspark.kiwi/GatePaTennisClub)

Mount Maunganui: www,clubspark.kiwi/mtmaunganui

Ōmokoroa: www.clubspark.kiwi/omokoroacommunitytennisclub

Ōtūmoetai: www.otumoetaitennis.co.nz

Pāpāmoa: www.clubspark.kiwi/PapamoaTennisClub

Tauranga Lawn: www.clubspark.kiwi/taurangalawn

WaihĪ Beach: www.clubspark.kiwi/WaihiTennisClubInc