Welcome to Tennis South Canterbury
Tennis South Canterbury Incorporated is a non-profit regional sporting organisation that fosters and promotes the game of tennis in the South Canterbury region. TSC’s purpose is to enable and promote quality tennis experiences at every level. There are 7 clubs affiliated to Tennis South Canterbury: Albury Tennis Club, Claremont Tennis Club, Highfield Tennis Club, Hilton Geraldine Tennis Club, Temuka Tennis Club, Tennis South Canterbury Masters, Wai-iti Tennis Club.
Our headquarters is the Trust Aoraki Tennis Centre, 27 Benvenue Ave, Timaru – a magnificent venue with magical views from the Pavilion over Caroline Bay. There are 14 outdoor Synpave & Plexipave courts all are floodlit.
Trust Aoraki Tennis Centre for Hire
Whether you are looking for a function room for your next board meeting or the perfect place to celebrate a special anniversary the Trust Aoraki Tennis Centre is a very special and unique venue which is best viewed in order to get a feel for what is available. Only walking distance from a large number of motels and restaurants in the Timaru city centre.
Upcoming Events
December 2025
SC Junior Closed Champs 2025
The entries are open for the South Canterbury Closed Champs that will be held at the Trust Aoraki Tennis Centre on 13th and 14th December. It’s the championship between South Canterbury players ONLY. All players MUST be financial members of any of the SC clubs.
For all Juniors ( under 17 ):
The junior tournament is exclusively for SINGLES matches. To enter, visit: https://tnz.tournamentsoftware.com/tournament/B16225CC-8332-4449-A7FD-3C32EE2FC343.
If you’d like to compete with adults, you have the option to join the Adult/Open tournament instead of the Junior tournament. Alternatively, you can enter the Junior tournament for singles and the Open/Adult tournament for doubles.
The choice is yours!
SC Open/Senior Closed Champs 2025
The entries are open for the South Canterbury Closed Champs that will be held at the Trust Aoraki Tennis Centre on 13th and 14th December. It’s the championship between South Canterbury players ONLY. All players MUST be financial members of any of the SC clubs.
It’s a singles and/or doubles (mix included) tournament, you can decide to enter all events or any you like.
The link to enter is: https://tnz.tournamentsoftware.com/tournament/5712E447-AB1A-4668-99F6-9A8FA15BD8C7
This tournament is opened to ALL ages.
January 2026
Intensive Summer Camp - Week 1
| Course length 5 Days | Date 12/01/2026 – 16/01/2026 | Level A & B grade | Food Included Morning tea + Lunch |
Train like a pro with high-performance tennis coaching in a demanding and rewarding 5-day camp. This programme includes daily warm-ups and athletics, advanced drills, tactical match play, fun sessions including Beach Tennis, plus morning tea and lunch provided for full-day players.
Mini Summer Camp - Week 1
| Course length 5 Days | Date 12/01/2026 – 16/01/2026 | Level Hotshots/Beginner | Food Included Morning tea |
A fun and friendly introduction to tennis with high-quality coaching in a supportive environment. This 5-day camp includes warm-ups and basic athletics, engaging games, fun activities and Beach Tennis, plus morning tea every day — perfect for building skills and confidence while having fun!
Short Summer Camp - Week 1
| Course length 5 Days | Date 12/01/2026 – 16/01/2026 | Level C grade | Food Included Morning tea + Lunch |
Take your game to the next level with high-level tennis training in this action-packed 5-day camp. Players will enjoy structured warm-ups and athletics, skill development, match play, fun activities and Beach Tennis, with morning tea and lunch included to keep them energised all day.
Intensive Summer Camp - Week 2
| Course length 5 Days | Date 19/01/2026 – 23/01/2026 | Level A & B grade | Food Included Morning tea + Lunch |
Train like a pro with high-performance tennis coaching in a demanding and rewarding 5-day camp. This programme includes daily warm-ups and athletics, advanced drills, tactical match play, fun sessions including Beach Tennis, plus morning tea and lunch provided for full-day players.