Up For Some Tennis, Squash or Racketball?

In 2016 the Herne Bay Ponsonby Rackets Club (HBPRC) will celebrate its 20th Anniversary.

When it comes to burning calories there is no better workout than squash! Plus, you never have to worry about the weather. HBPRC has four of the very best glass-backed squash courts in Auckland, and two of these are bookable anytime with the online squash court booking system. A friendly club night is run on Thursday evenings from 7pm and professional coaching can be arranged with our established squash coach Mike Weston. Inter-club is a great way to meet new people and visit other clubs around Auckland, and these team events generally run from March - October each year. Junior club night is run on Fridays from 4pm - 6pm throughout the year, drop the kids off and pop up to the bar for a drink!

HBPRC also now has a growing bunch of racketball regulars. Played on the squash court with a slightly larger racket and bouncier ball, racketball is a great fitness workout and a little easier on the body than squash. 2015 saw HBPRC host the inaugural NZ Racketball Championships with players travelling from as far away as Taupo to compete. Rackets and balls are available from the club office if you wanted to try out this fun sport.

The club also has a gym tucked away behind the squash courts. It is open seven days
a week and Martin can help you put the ‘zing’ into your fitness programme.
And for any budding Roger Federer out there, on a hot sunny day there’s nothing quite like a game of tennis at HBPRC. Dig out that old towelling headband, pop on your Wimbledon whites and jump onto one of the four AstroTurf tennis courts playable all year round. When you’re done, you can sit back and enjoy a nice cool drink on the north-facing deck overlooking the courts. Our entertaining tennis professional David Mustard is well known amongst New Zealand tennis circles, and he can offer you top-level private or group coaching at times to suit. David runs tennis club night from 6pm on a Thursday and club day from 1pm on a Sunday. A number of competitive and social tournaments are run throughout the year that are always great fun to enter. David also runs the club ‘Pro Shop’ where rackets, shoes, clothing, balls and grips are available to purchase along with a re-stringing service for all types of racket.

The club bar and venue facilities are a fantastic place to host your next corporate event. With room for some 120 people, it’s a great place for team-building exercises or simply to come and socialise with your crew in a fresh environment. Take them out onto the courts or complete a team challenge on the table tennis table! Our bar prices are very reasonable with a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available, we even stock coconut water. Kitchen facilities can be used on request or simply fire up the club barbecue on the deck outside.

Herne Bay Ponsonby Rackets Club is a great place to exercise or socialise. There is something for everyone. So call the club now to take advantage of the pre Christmas special. See you there! (SCOTT KITTELTY) HBPRC Club President.

www.hernebayrackets.co.nz