Courts, Community, and Championship Tennis - Everyone Welcome
Hello and welcome to the Carlton Gardens Tennis Club, one of Melbourne's oldest and most charming tennis clubs. Located within the beautiful Royal Carlton Gardens and just a short stroll from the CBD, our club boasts four LED-floodlit artificial-grass courts surrounded by towering elm and oak trees. Our heritage clubhouse has been fully renovated and features change rooms, a kitchen, and a BBQ area. The courts are open to the public via our convenient book-a-court system, and we welcome players of all ages and skill levels.
Acknowledgement of Country
The Carlton Gardens Tennis Club respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Eastern Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging and are privileged to play on the lands they have cared for and nurtured over tens of thousands of years.
Social Sessions
The cornerstone of our club is our popular organised tennis program, featuring a range of social sessions suitable for players of all abilities. Please get in touch with the organiser of the session that sounds most like you to register your interest. All sessions are just $5 for members and $10 for non-members, except for Tuesday mornings, which are free for members and $5 for non-members.
- Sunday afternoon beginners session - 3-4.30pm: Supervised by one of our coaches, this session is designed for those just starting out or coming back to the game. Come along and start having a social hit with others.
- Monday night mixed competition - 8pm-10.30pm: Our most competitive night, for intermediate to advanced players. Mixed teams of 3 - each player plays 2 sets, 3 sets total per night. Played in teams and seasons that align with school terms.
- Tuesday mornings with Sonia - 9am-11am: Social tennis for intermediate, but gentler hitters. Please contact Sonia to register your interest.
- Tuesday night mixed - 7.30pm-10pm: For intermediate, but gentler hitters. Please contact Begonia to register your interest.
- Wednesday 'Fast' Tennis: 5.30 pm - 7.30 pm: This 'fast format' session caters for creative intermediates who play with a free-flowing style and go for winners off both wings. Players must register before attending, and please note there is often a waiting list to play, especially in summer. $5 for members, $10 for non-members.
- Wednesday night mixed competition - 7.30pm - 10pm: Intermediate hitters. Played in teams and seasons that align with school terms. Please get in contact if you're interested to join the wait list.
- Thursday ladies social session - 6pm-7.30pm: Open to ladies dusting off the cobwebs and looking to get back in to it. Social session where players of like ability are paired for a hit of doubles. Please contact Marcia to register your interest.
- Friday night mixed social doubles - 7pm-late: A friendly, but competitive night of hitting, this one is for intermediate to advanced players. Please get in contact with Daniel for further info.
- Sunday mornings members session - 8.30am - 12noon: Free for members, $10 for non-members looking to get a feel for the club.
Court Hire
If you'd like to book a court, please do so via our online booking system. We ask that all players take particular care towards the bottom (northern) end of Courts 2 and 3 if rain has recently fallen, as the drainage is currently being rectified.
Membership
Unfortunately, we have reached our maximum number of members for the year and are unable to offer membership to new applicants at this stage. However, we welcome non-members at all of our social sessions.
Staff and Faculty
The staff at the financial aid office were praised for being patient, helpful, and polite. Some instructors were commended for being nice, polite, and helpful. However, there were also complaints about instructors being rude, lazy, and unprofessional, with some exhibiting favoritism towards certain students.
Academic Experience
Some students enjoyed their time at the college, citing helpful staff and instructors, easy to understand coursework, and a supportive learning environment. However, others had negative experiences, including errors on tests and assignments, lack of diversity in instructors, and unprofessional behavior from some staff members.
Administrative Issues
There were several complaints about administrative issues, including lack of communication, errors with financial aid and registration, and difficulties with transferring credits to other institutions.
Overall Experience
Some students had positive experiences at the college, citing helpful staff and instructors, and a supportive learning environment. However, others had negative experiences, including rude and unprofessional staff, administrative issues, and a lack of care for students' well-being.
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