Second Serve
Second Serve
March 2026
President Update
[NEEDS COMMITTEE REVIEW]
Welcome to the second club newsletter for 2026, aimed at connecting our wonderful Club, Committee and Community: Summer tennis is wrapping up!
Resurfacing Underway: The resurfacing project at the Bellbrae courts is underway, due for completion end of April 2026. A huge thank you to the local council for their capital works contribution.
Summer Seniors and Junior 2025/2026 Summer season now complete with teams being submitted and graded for Winter: congratulations to all competitors and volunteers!
Junior Presentation Night celebrated the end of Summer Junior Tennis, congratulations to our Award winners and players
We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events; Trivia Night and Mixed Club Championships
Reminder for all players, members and their guests to act appropriately on and around the courts at all times, aware of all others using the Community facilities, particularly our juniors and young families. The Club has zero tolerance for misconduct. Thank you for your continued support creating this family fiendly environment!
Safeguarding Children: The Surfcoast Tennis Club takes all safeguarding concerns seriously. We have a Member Protection officer available to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of all our members (Peter Hubacek) available for you to report any concerns or child safety feedback. You can contact him confidentially via surfcoasttennisclub@yahoo.com
Add to your calendar
MARCH
12th - Registrations Close for Junior and Senior Winter Saturday Competition
17th - Committee meeting
29th - Juniors Summer Presentation and Winter Information Night, 5-7pm @ Torquay
APRIL
4th - Easter Raffle Club Fundraiser drawn
23rd - Club Committee meeting
26th - Mixed Doubles Club Championships
MAY
2nd - Winter season starts Juniors and Seniors
2nd - Trivia Night [Need registration link]
Around the Court
Get your family and friends together and book a court now at any of our stunning 3 venues. Members book free, non-members from $20 per hour
Girls Section 1 Premiers
Summer 2025/2026
COACHES UPDATE
Find out ALL the action on and off court from our Head Coach Jackson Varney and JVTA in their latest Newsletter covering;
Message from Jackson
Important Dates
Coaches Corner
Player Highlights
Ned, Gus and Minami head to US College
About US College
Hazel Nationals, Margaret Court Cup, International Ranking
Aarya Nori: Future Leaders
George & Myra: Advantage Program
JVTA Hot Shots hit the Aus Open
Gemma: Aus Open Day & State Squad Invite
Tournament Support Trip
What’s Been Happening?!
Player Pathway Rollout Term 4
Biggest 1 Pt Slam in Australia
Biggest Junior Club in Barwon
Jackson & Manaia Tennis Aus Qualifications
Welcome Coach Travis
Tennis Legend visits JAN JUC
Quiz Time
Quote of the Month
Play Update
Girls Section 4 Premiers
Summer 2025/26
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After round 8 of the Summer Midweek season, our Section 1 Bellbrae Green team are on top of the ladder, Section 3 Torquay are sitting in 4th, Section 4 Jan Juc Blue also on top of the ladder and our Section 5 Bellbrae team are in 2nd. All other teams have had a few wins and all games have been played in true Surfcoast spirit, competitive but fair!
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[TO BE UPDATED] Summer season about to be wrapped up for our 7 Surfcoast Senior teams, but not before finals starting next week
Registrations now open for Senior Saturday afternoon Winter season commencing 2 May. Registrations close March 12th
Thanks to Senior Coordinators Suzy Love and Peter Hubacek
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[TO BE UPDATED]
A regional record participation this summer for Surfcoast with 126 players across 22 teams and 2 competitions - Junior tennis is so hot it's cool!
Congratulations to all teams ahead of finals, with presentation night and Winter Kick Off scheduled Sunday 29th March @ Torquay 5-7pm
Registrations now open for Junior Saturday morning Winter season commencing 2 May. Registrations close March 12th
Thanks to Junior Coordinators Jackson Varney and Emily Pearson
Congratulations to all our Surfcoast Tennis Club Teams on completion of Summer 2025/26 Seasons. Final Ladder positions:
2025/26 Tennis Geelong Saturday Junior Summer Competition
Premier Boys Jan Juc - 2nd
Boys Section 1 Jan Juc - 7th
Boys Section 2 Jan Juc - 5th
Boys Section 2 Torquay - 3rd
Boys Section 3 Torquay - 7th
Boys Section 3 Jan Juc - 8th
Boys Section 6 Torquay - 6th
Boys Section 7 Jan Juc - 6th
Girls Section 1 Torquay - PREMIERS
Girls Section 4 Torquay Blue - PREMIERS
Girls Section 4 Torquay White - 7th
Greenball Section 2 Torquay - 3rd
Greenball Section 2 Jan Juc - 5th
2025/26 Tennis Geelong Saturday Senior Summer Competition
Section 1 Mens Torquay - 3rd
Section 1 Mixed Bellbrae - 5th
Section 3 Mixed Torquay Blue - 4th
Section 3 Mixed Torquay Green - 7th
Section 4 Mixed Bellbrae - 5th
Section 1 Open Jan Juc - 5th
Section 2 Open Torquay - PREMIERS
Section 6 Open Jan Juc - PREMIERS (pictured)
Geelong Coast Summer 2025/26
Section 1 Bellbrae: Cincinnati - 1st
Section 1 Bellbrae: Paris - 2nd
Section 2 (Greenball) Bellbrae: Washington - 1st
Section 2 (Greenball) Bellbrae: Montreal - 2nd
Section 3 (Greenball) Bellbrae: Swiss Indoors - 1st
Section 3 (Greenball) Bellbrae: Queens - 2nd
Section 3 (Greenball) Torquay: Acapulco - 3rd
Section 4 (Orangeball) Bellbrae: Rio - 1st
Section 4 (Orangeball) Bellbrae: Madrid - 2nd
Get Involved
HAVE YOUR SAY
We'd love to hear your feedback and queries. Submit Club Contact Form
HANDS ON
From BBQ to Team Manager, Committee member to umpire and competition coordination, Surfcoast Tennis Club is a volunteer run Community club and we are so grateful for all of our volunteer support. New volunteers are always welcome!
FUNDRAISING
We are continuing our participation in the Container Deposit Scheme - please drop in your cans and bottles at Torquay clubhouse to contribute
BE SEEN
Become a sponsor today to support the growth of your business and the club. Thank you to our 2025/26 Sponsors
What's on
WEEKLY TERM 1, 2026 @ Surfcoast Tennis Club
Monday
Cardio Tennis
9am @ Torquay
Hot Shots
2pm - 8pm @ Jan Juc
Women's and Men's Social Tennis
7pm @ Torquay
Register weekly via Spond app here
Tuesday
Mid Week Ladies Summer Competition
10am @ All courts
Registrations now closed, emergency players only
Hot Shots
2pm - 8pm @ Jan Juc
Cardio Tennis
7pm @ Jan Juc
Intra-club Competition
6.30pm @ Torquay
Register weekly via Spond app here
Wednesday
Lifestyle Activities Group Social hit
10am @ Torquay
Club members can register with LAC, contact club
Cardio Tennis
7pm @ Torquay
Thursday
Friday
Social Friday group
9.30am @ Torquay
Turn up and play!
Saturday
Juniors and Seniors Competition
7am-5pm Most Courts
Winter registration NOW OPEN!
Sunday
Thanks and Happy Hitting 💚🎾
Surfcoast Tennis Club Committee
Surfcoasttennisclub@yahoo.com
