We have two places available for the Youth Tennis Scholarship Program this year, one of which will be guaranteed to be a female player. We encourage all members to consider any talented young people who have interests in other sports. Extended - applications now closing on Fri. 25 October 2024 at 5pm.
Sat. 19 ~ Sat. 26 October 2024 marks 50 years of Royal Tennis at Sherwood Street, Richmond. To celebrate this important milestone, a week of celebration to share memories, gather with friends and play tennis, has been planned.
Click "details" to the two ticketed events, that open and close this special week.
Fri. 13 ~ Sun. 15 September It'll be a great weekend of tennis in Ballarat for women of all standards. The best players in the country will be competing for the title of Australian Amateur Women's Champion in both singles in doubles but there will be grades and events for players of all levels.
Fri. 20 ~ Sun. 22 September. A great weekend of tennis against Sydney - Barry Toates Trophy (RMTC vs Sydney) on Saturday. Paul Wheeler Trophy (MCCRTS vs Sydney on Sunday. Sign up at the pro shop.
Sun. 22 ~ Sun. 29 September Live from Club du Jeu de Paume de Paris. JWC is in the hunt, along with Nick Howell, Steve Virgona and a range of top tier talent, including Camden Riviere. In Les Femmes, Claire Fahey, Lea van der Zwalmen lead a high calibre draw including "Aussie" Saskia Bollerman. Tournament details here. Full schedule on YouTube.
Tue. 24 & Thu. 26 September Your chance to introduce the next generation of real tennis superstars to the game, or just kick the kids out of the house for an hour and let the Pros introduce them to our marvellous game. Start time of 9.30am on Tuesday and Thursday.
Fri. 27 September Come and get into the Grand Final spirit with the RMTC Grand Final Eve Handicap Doubles and support your team even if they're not playing on that last Saturday in September. Wear your favourite clubs colours on court to show your support.
Fri. 4 October Join the social crew and celebrate the coming of a new month here at the RMTC. There will be Victorian Amateur Doubles matches (combined under 60 h'cap) so come in, have a light supper and drinks, a good chat and support the players as they battle it out.
Sun. 6 October Please join us and bring your family and friends to experience our wonderful game. We would love to see as many new faces as possible and will be holding 30 minute sessions on each court for people who are interested in the game and would like to have a hit, no experience required.
Sat. 5 October Over half way through the year and there and now only two more chances to take a place in the Medal of Medallists on Finals Day. Sign up for the quarterly medal for a half day (am or pm) of competitive singles against players around your level.
Courts can be booked online using RMTC BookingSheet (updated from 1 Nov 2023) or through the Pro Shop. Your existing RTO (Real Tennis Online) number and password carry across to this new system.
Our team of Professionals make the members’ time at the Club a thoroughly enjoyable experience.The Professionals will help arrange games for you with players of a suitable standard and also give lessons and coaching for members.
Check your current handicap (singles and doubles) and your opponent's on Real Tennis Online (RTO). Use the online calculators to work out the start score for each game. Use your RTO number and password as used for the RMTC Booking System.
Ballarat Tennis Club | Fri, 13th Sep | 5:00 pm
Over three days, the premier women's amateur singles & doubles tournament is being held at BTC. There will be A, B and C Grades, so lots of tennis for players of all standards. We encourage all women members to play - it should be a great weekend. Come and support some great women's tennis.
RMTC | Fri, 20th Sep | 10:00 am
Sydney v Jesters
RMTC | Sat, 21st Sep | 9:00 am
The Sydney Real Tennis Club is making its annual pilgrimage down the coast to Melbourne, we need a team of players to join them in a great day of tennis and frivolity. Contact the Pro Shop to get involved. Handicap singles and/or doubles.
Wednesday, 4th Sep
Another great day of tennis was had by all the competitors in the 2024 Internationality Handicap Doubles. The day started with another feast prepared by Andrew Mackinnon and John Goss before the tennis commenced.
Wednesday, 4th Sep
Congratulations to St John Barter-Waters for winning the Sherwood St Cup Club Handicap Championship for 2024. It was a strong draw of handicap players with most of the matches going to at least 9/5 or closer.
Wednesday, 4th Sep
Congratulations Graeme Hocking, Adrian Maher, James Boston and Rob Heath for winning the Winter Doubles (48+) Night Pennant for 2024.
Also congratulations Lancelot Stewart, Nick Walker and Bruce Harris for winning the B Special Night Pennant for 2024.
Wednesday, 4th Sep
The Platinum Cup is an event for new players to get a chance to play against some players with more experience, and that's exactly the way it went! The finals had 3 players who were playing their first tournament and some old hands who knew all the tricks to play.
Monday, 12th Aug
Dear Members
On behalf of the RMTC Foundation and the club I am excited to announce that we have two places available for the Youth Tennis Scholarship Program this year, one of which will be guaranteed to be a female player.
Real tennis is a high strategy racket sport with a pedigree that can be traced back to the twelfth century. It is the original racket game from which are descended most modern racket games including lawn tennis (now called tennis) and squash.
Real tennis is a unique game which provides:
Real tennis is played by sports enthusiasts of all ages and levels. Around the world you might call the game different things – ‘real’ tennis in Australia and Britain, ‘court’ tennis in the US, and ‘jeu de paume’ in France – to players, it is simply ‘tennis’.
Royal Melbourne Tennis Club