The long-planned redevelopment of FTC’s facilities is about to begin. By this time next year we will be able to offer 5 new synthetic clay courts, 3 renovated clay courts, new LED lighting and a modernised and fully accessible clubhouse and change-rooms.
Our access to courts will be extremely limited during construction, so unfortunately court bookings will only be available to club members until further notice.
We look forward to welcoming non-members back to a bigger and better FTC.
“The Fitzroy Tennis Club is located in the picturesque Edinburgh Gardens in North Fitzroy. We are a vibrant, all inclusive club and membership is open to all. We offer a range of social, competition and coaching options or you can simply book a court online and play at anytime. Tennis started here in 1888 and FTC came into being in 1894. The club has come a long way from the original two asphalt courts and now boasts 3 en-tout-cas and 3 synthetic courts, an alfresco dining space, outdoor table tennis and a charming clubhouse. ”
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What’s Happening with the Redevelopment of FTC’s Facilities?
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📆 Timeline 📋
Tuesday 28 April:
· Pack up contents of clubhouse
Monday 27 April to Friday 15 May:
· Temporary fencing installed from St Georges Rd to western edge of FTC
· Removal of trees: Courts 4, 5 and 6 unavailable up to 4pm each weekday and potential restrictions on Courts 1, 2 and 3 on some days.
Sunday 3 May:
· Members’ Social event to mark commencement of the redevelopment
Monday 4 to Tuesday 5 May:
· Removal of honour boards for temporary storage
· Clubhouse unavailable - duration will depend on the state of the walls.
From Monday 11 May:
· Commencement of works on 5 northern (synthetic) courts. Courts 4, 5, and 6 unavailable until September.
· Courts 1, 2 and 3 available, including lights, but restricted to coaching and members’ bookings.
· Entry via a new gate in the south-eastern corner of Court 3, using a padlock and lockbox (combination to be provided to members)
· No non-members bookings. Very restricted comp bookings (team captains have been consulted and are seeking alternative courts where required).
· Coaching and Junior comp will continue on restricted timetables.
· Book a Court will continue to be used to reserve the clay courts (1 hour max), but will not control gate access or lights.
Tuesday 12 May:
· City of Yarra Council meeting to approve preferred tenderer for construction of FTC pavilion.
Mid to Late May:
· Dispose of/store contents of old clubhouse
· Closure and relocation of old clubhouse. Old toilets to be demolished.
· Toilets will be available in the Gardens (Alfred St Pavilion), and the Community Room/Grandstand.
June
· Commencement of construction of new pavilion
September:
· Opening of 5 new synthetic courts.
· Commencement of work on upgrading 3 southern courts (en-tout-cas)
· New temporary entrance to northern courts to be advised.
· New booking rules for 5 available courts to be advised.
January 2027:
· Completion of 3 en-tout-cas courts
March 2027
· Completion of FTC pavilion
Social Tennis During the Redevelopment
FAQs
What does this re-development entail?
A long awaited, fit-for-purpose pavilion and upgraded facilities including two new tennis courts, taking it to eight, to meet the growing demand.
Construction phases:
Northern Courts - Construction from May to Sept ( During which we will be operating on 3 clay courts only);
Southern Courts - Construction from Sept to Jan. ( During which we will be operating on 5 new synthetic Courts) ; and
Clubhouse - Construction May to March (During which there will be no clubhouse facilities on site.)
How long will the re-development take?
Scheduled for completion in March, 2027 when the pavilion is finished..
What’s happening with our old club house?
It is being relocated and incorporated into the new pavilion design.
How do we get in to the courts?
Through a new gate in the south-eastern corner of Court 3, using a padlock and lockbox (combination to be provided to members)
When is the main impact on tennis court availability?
This will be experienced during the period May through to September.
BAC bookings
Will be limited to 1 hour per booking.
What is the impact on our social tennis comps?
Our social tennis comps are going ahead, but with a reduced offering.
What’s happening with junior tennis & coaching?
Junior competition and coaching has been prioritised and other adult coaching will continue on a more restricted program.
Will toilets be available during the works?
Yes, toilets will be available in the gardens (Alfred St Pavilion) and the Community Room/Grandstand.
How can I best keep updated on the re-development?
Via the FTC website, monthly newsletter and our socials. We will be keeping the FTC re-development time line updated for you as information comes to hand. Please contact us at FitzroyTennisClub@gmail.com if you have any questions.
2026 Club Championships Results
The FTC club championships were held over the last two weekends of March. Spectators were treated to a very high standard of game indeed. Great play!
Results:
Men’s singles: winner Aaron Rodrigues, runner up Dominic Napoleone
Women’s singles: winner Beth Sutton, runner up Michelle Stephens
Men’s doubles: winners Aaron Rodrigues and Adam Huddleston, runners up Pred Basic and Kebbie Kirkcaldie-Bowell
Women’s doubles: winners Michelle Stephens and Quimby Mills, runners up Sophia Porter and Nikkie Shelton
Mixed doubles: winners Felix Stephens and Sophia Porter, runners up Alex Hobbs and Beth Sutton
Junior Champions
Our FTC Juniors’ Championships were held over two weekends in November/December, and despite rain complicating the schedules a little it was a fantastic event. Congratulations to our 2025 Champions:
Boys Singles Champion: Maxime Leroux. Runner-up: Noah Manzie
Girls Singles Champion: Anna Plackett. Runner-up: Camille Shultis
Doubles Champions: Maxime Leroux and Hugo Brodribb. Runners-up: Arki and Zach Hobbs
Juniors
The Fitzroy Tennis Club has an active group of juniors who play social and/or competition tennis. Many of our younger members participate in the Racquet Lab coaching program offered at FTC. Learn More
Social Tennis
The Club has a range of different social tennis activities for all levels. These include the Monday night Social Tennis Competition and Tuesday and Thursday Sets in the City. So come along and have a hit! Learn more
Competition
Fitzroy TC participates in a variety of competitions including Pennant, Metro Masters, NEJTA for the Juniors, NENTG - Ladies, Mens and Mixed and we host our own Monday night Social Competition. Learn More
Coaching
The coaching program at Fitzroy TC is run by Luke Devlin and his Racquet Lab team. Luke is a Tennis Australia Club Professional coach and a pioneering member of the TA Coach Developer team. Learn More
Membership
We offer a range of membership options to suit singles, couples and families. Learn More.
Fitzroy Tennis Club - Edinburgh Gardens (behind Grandstand) 100F St Georges Road, Fitzroy North, Vic. 3068