ORRONG PARK TENNIS CENTRE
Corner Orrong Road and Sydney Street, Prahran
Courts: 6 synthetic grass
Facilities: Club rooms, café and, playground adjacent to courts
MALVERN TENNIS CENTRE
43a Union Street, Armadale
Courts: 5 synthetic grass
Facilities: Club rooms, café, playground adjacent to courts
Our Programs
Stonnington Tennis Centres cater for all players from juniors through to adults.
- Junior Player Pathway
- ANZ Hot Shots
- Tennis in Schools
- Junior Group Coaching
- Squads
- Matchplay
- Private Tuition
- Adult Programs
- Fit Bit Cardio Tennis
- Holiday Clinics
Latest News
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Upgrade Your GearMarch 19, 2019Looking to upgrade some of your gear? Here is what we have on offer at our Pro Shop. -
Coach Alana's ResultsMarch 21, 2019Congratulations To One Of Our Stonnington Tennis Coaches Alana Parnaby For Winning The Mildura W$25,000 ITF Doubles Event. -
April Holiday ProgramMarch 21, 2019Bookings for our school holiday program have opened! Keep the kids active during the break with our Holiday Program. -
Malvern Tennis Centre Open DayMarch 21, 2019Thank you to everyone that came out to our Malvern Tennis Centre Open Day! It was an awesome day! -
Stonnington Goes ViralMarch 21, 2019The young tennis star posted an image of himself with two junior players from Stonnington Tennis on Instagram receiving quick reactions about a bit more than his game. -
Junior CompetitionsMarch 21, 2019Match Play Is A Fun And Social Way For Kids Aged 7-15 Years To Get Into Team Tennis And Is Played On Friday, Saturday Or Sunday Afternoons At Red, Orange And Green Ball Level. -
ANZ Hot ShotsApril 11, 2019Keep your children active and allow them to develop valuable mobility skills to help assist their movement development with tennis! ANZ Tennis Hot Shots is TENNIS FOR KIDS! It’s the only junior tennis program endorsed by Tennis Australia and it is designed to help every child, no matter their age or ability, start playing tennis. ANZ Tennis Hot Shots is played on smaller courts with modified equipment, including lighter racquets, lower nets and low compression balls that don’t bounce too high, making it easier for children to hit and in turn enhancing their satisfaction and learning experience. Each lesson takes place in a nurturing environment which promotes participation and inclusion. Stonnington Tennis offers small classes with qualified and dedicated Tennis Australia coaches. At Stonnington Tennis, your child will have their Coach as well as a roaming Senior Coach to assist them. This is a unique initiative to assist the development and confidence of students and provides for a better player-to-coach ratio. Find out more and enquire here -
Adult's Tennis ProgramsApril 11, 2019It's never too late to learn a new skill or a sport! At Stonnington Tennis Centres we provide six programs that run Monday - Sunday for adults at both our Malvern Tennis Centre and Orrong Park Tennis Centre. They include: - Fitbit Cardio Tennis - Coach & Play - Adult Beginner - Adult Improver - Adult Intermediate - Adult Advanced Our Fitbit Cardio Tennis is a 60-minute non-stop cardio class with music for all level tennis players. It includes a broad range of feeding drills, ladder work and gameplay for maximum enjoyment, it's all about having fun whilst staying fit! Our Coach & Play class focuses on working player's technique, stroke making and match play in a friendly social and relaxed coaching environment. Our Adult Beginner and Improver classes are 60 minutes to increase the fundamental techniques and structured games. Whereas our Adult Intermediate and Advanced classes are 90 minutes and focus on tactics in a demanding workout and occasional matchplay. To find out which class will work best for you depending on your needs and availability, see our timetable and enter our enquiry form here -
This Girl Can!April 11, 2019Did you know 62% of women in Victoria say they want to become more physically active? That's why 'This Girl Can - Victoria' begun their celebration of women being active, no matter how they look or their skills. They support gender equality by challenging traditional gender roles (sporty and active as male traits) and by celebrating women who are fit and strong. Through their research, they found that women were worrying about being judged when they exercise, and often were too embarrassed or intimidated to exercise in public. That's why This Girl Can – Victoria is about giving it a go and getting active; no matter how well you do it, how you look, or how sweaty you get. Whether it’s a walk in the park, a gym sesh, a killer run, or gathering a few gal pals for a game of netball, there are so many ways to get active. Here are just a few ideas to help you get started One of the sports they suggest is tennis! If you're looking to learn more about the sport and receive some recreational or competitive lessons, for children, adolescent or adults, see here! We also have the opportunity to book courts so you can come down with your friends and have a fun, low-key, social game on your own terms! -
Bookings Now Open for Adult SessionsApril 26, 2019Did you know you can now book adult sessions online? Stonnington Tennis members can book sessions up to a week in advance via the customer portal. Your login details will be emailed to you for the portal and then you can access it here. You can also visit our website on your mobile device and the portal will appear like an app. Simply login and select Adult Sessions to book your upcoming class. Once your booking is complete, you will receive an email confirmation and you will be able to see it on your portal home page under 'upcoming bookings'. Using a desktop? When you login to the portal click on the "session" button on the left hand menu bar. FAQ How far in advance can I book a session? Members can book sessions one week in advance. Non-members can book 60 minutes before the class. Why can't I book a class? There are a number of reasons why you may be having difficulty booking online. If you try to book too far in advance you will not be able to book in to the class. If the session is full you will not be able to book in either. Please contact us if you have any difficultly booking in. What if I can't attend a class? Simply go to the customer portal, then check 'Upcoming Bookings' and select 'Cancel Attendance'. What if I have a friend that just wants to book a casual session? You can still book a casual session however you can only do this 60 minutes before the class is due. Go to our website and click on Book Session, then select Non-Member for casual bookings. Can I just turn up for a session? You are welcome to turn up for a class without a booking but we cannot guarantee there will be a space in the session, so it's always best to book beforehand. I can't log in. If you have any issues logging in to the portal please contact support@bluefit.com.au -
Scotch College Team Broke Their 31 Year DroughtMay 8, 2019It was an absolute pleasure to be the coaching team of the 2019 Premiership APS team, Scotch College. The first title for the school in over 30 years! The team was winning over 90% of the sets they played and going undefeated. To see the young boys develop their mental attributes as well as their doubles tactics made it a season we’ll never forget. Congratulations to Tom Patton, Max Potter and Will Patton who also made the 2019 Victorian Pizzey Cup Team! If you'd like to improve your tennis skills or upgrade your recreational playing abilities to a competitive level check out our classes on our website now -
Introducing Coach AJMay 14, 2019AJ has been involved in coaching for almost 20 years and has a rich knowledge of the game. He has coached in over 10 different countries and has been lucky enough to work alongside coaches such as Nick Bollettieri, Ivan Lendl, Sergio Casal and many of the Aussie greats. AJ has also worked with Tennis Australia and Tennis Victoria for many years and has built a great rapport with them. AJ’s greatest pride comes in developing players from beginners that establish international rankings under his guidance and on top of this becoming a lifelong friend with these players. He has had the opportunity to work with many professional tour players and top 50 ITF juniors and played extensively on the satellite/challenger tour himself reaching a World Ranking of number 4 in over 35s. AJ spends an extensive amount of time dissecting the modern game to ensure his knowledge is up-to-date and world-class and also works closely with his assistant coaches on and off the court to ensure everyone’s knowledge is current and the same philosophy and progressions are taught across the board. AJ endeavours to keep Stonnington Tennis at the forefront of the game, providing every player that comes through the program with confidence, a broad range of skills and knowledge, and a clear understanding of what it takes to become a professional player or to get the best out of their game. Qualifications & Expertise: High-Performance Tennis Australia Level 3 Coach (Highest Qualification in Australia & one of only a few Level 3 coaches) Expert in developing players, programs & pathways Fast tracks juniors to top international rankings Works with many senior professional tour players Highest Ranking (ITF 35+): #1 in Australia, #4 in the World Australian Hot Shots Coach of the Year 2015 Australian Club Coach of the Year Finalist 2015 TCA Victorian Coach of the Year 2014 Victorian Coaching Excellence Finalist 2018 Victorian Hot Shots Coach & Club Coach of the Year Finalist 2015 & 2016 -
Malvern players wake up with Today…May 16, 2019Malvern Tennis Centre was in full ‘swing’ bright and early on Saturday 6th April as the newly refurbished Centre was broadcast nationwide on Channel 9’s breakfast program, the Today Show. Tennis legends, Daria Gavrilova and Todd Woodbridge joined Today’s sports presenter, Clint Stanaway for the morning, conducting the program’s live sports segments from Malvern’s centre court. Many of the Malvern players also featured in the live broadcast, showcasing our tennis programs including ANZ Hot Shots and Fitbit Cardio during each live cross. When the cameras stopped rolling, our youngest players hung out with Dasha and Woodbridge, who not only had a hit with the Malvern kids but also shared their tennis experiences, tips and offered coaching advice. IMG_6422IMG_6431IMG_6480IMG_6438IMG_6455IMG_6439IMG_6437
