Sale Tennis Club
Sale Tennis Club is a large community tennis facility located at Stephenson Park, overlooking Lake Guthridge in Sale.
Established in 1951, the club offers an extensive range of tennis courts, coaching programs, social tennis and competitions for players of different ages and abilities.
One of the best features is that the tennis courts are available for casual public use FREE of charge, without requiring club membership or advance bookings.
Free Public Tennis:
Sale Tennis Club welcomes members of the public to use its courts for recreational tennis.
According to the club, the courts are not locked and are available seven days a week without charge or the need to book.
Visitors can bring their own tennis racquets and balls for a casual game, provided the courts are not required for organised coaching, competitions or other club activities.
This makes the club a particularly attractive option for families wanting to enjoy tennis without paying court hire fees.
Tennis Courts:
The club has an extensive tennis complex with 14 red porous courts, including six show courts with a grandstand seating approximately 200 spectators.
There are also additional courts that are being upgraded as part of a major redevelopment project.
The redevelopment includes new synthetic grass surfaces, dedicated junior Hot Shots courts suitable for modified tennis and pickleball, improved lighting and other facilities.
The club has an impressive setting overlooking Lake Guthridge, with the nearby parklands providing attractive surroundings.
Junior Tennis and Coaching:
Sale Tennis Club offers a comprehensive coaching program catering for beginners through to experienced players.
Programs include:
- Tennis Hot Shots for younger children
- Beginner junior tennis lessons
- Intermediate junior coaching
- Junior development squads
- Junior talent and high-performance coaching
- Private and semi-private lessons
- Adult tennis coaching and Cardio Tennis
- School holiday tennis programs
For coaching enquiries, contact Jason Yap on 0403 082 388.
Competitions and Social Tennis:
The club organises a variety of tennis competitions and social playing opportunities.
Activities include junior and senior pennant competitions, midweek ladies tennis, evening competitions and club tournaments.
The club also hosts regional tennis tournaments and events that attract players from across Gippsland and other parts of Victoria.
New members are welcome, and players interested in joining a competition can contact the club for information about available programs.
Facilities:
- 14 red porous tennis courts
- Six show courts with spectator grandstand
- Additional courts undergoing redevelopment
- Tennis coaching for children and adults
- Junior Hot Shots programs
- Clubhouse with licensed bar
- Change rooms and toilets
- Car parking
- Floodlighting for organised evening tennis
- Accessible pathways
- Views towards Lake Guthridge
Opening Hours:
Court Access and Club Information
Cost:
Casual public tennis is free when courts are available. No booking or membership is required.
For coaching, competitions and membership charges, see Membership Information and Fees.
Review:
Sale Tennis Club is an excellent sporting facility for families interested in tennis, whether they are experienced players or simply want to enjoy a casual game.
The free public access is a particularly appealing feature, allowing families to bring their own equipment and enjoy a game without the expense of hiring a court.
The large number of courts also makes this an impressive regional tennis complex, with facilities for both recreational players and serious competitors.
The junior coaching programs are another highlight, providing opportunities for children to learn tennis, improve their skills and participate in organised competitions.
The location beside Lake Guthridge adds to the appeal, with the surrounding parklands and nearby Sale Botanic Gardens offering additional recreational opportunities.
For families visiting Sale, this is a worthwhile option for an inexpensive and active outing, particularly for children who enjoy racket sports.
Location
Stephenson Park, 51 Guthridge Parade, Sale 3850 View Map
✆ 0418 514 788
Email Enquiry
Web Links
→ play.tennis.com.au/saletennisclub
→ Sale Tennis Club on Facebook
