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Booking a tennis court is now as easy as 1,2,3

Media Release - 31 August 2018
31 Aug 2018 - Archive
Tennis

It’s never been easier to book a tennis court in Cumberland with a new online booking system going live on Saturday 1 September 2018.  Delivered in partnership with Tennis Australia, the improved booking system is a simple three step process:

  1. Book and pay online
  2. Receive an access pin number
  3. Enter the pin number to access tennis court

Cumberland Council is the first council in Australia to have all of their tennis venues set up with the new booking system, providing both flexibility and freedom for players who can now easily access courts within the Cumberland area.

Cumberland Council Mayor Greg Cummings said he was excited that the new booking system had arrived in Cumberland.

“Cumberland has 26 tennis courts across ten locations available for the community to hire. The new booking system will make it easy for residents to take to the court and get active,” Mayor Cummings said.

“Whether you’ve played for years or are wanting to start out, now is the time to get involved. By visiting cumberland.nsw.gov.au/tennis-court-hire residents can book their court and be ready to play in no time.”

The online booking system will help clubs offer the many health, social and other benefits associated with tennis, to an even wider cross-section of the Cumberland community.

Tennis Australia Director of Participation Paul Cammack said he hoped the new program would encourage more people to take to the court.

“The new online booking system continues to unlock tennis clubs around Australia by giving flexible and convenient access – encouraging more people than ever to take to the court,” Mr Cammack said.

“Whether your last match was years ago or you’re a regular player, we encourage you to get back on court at your local club and benefit from the lifelong health and social benefits that tennis provides.”

The initiative recently won an award for Excellence in Innovation at the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Participation Awards, recognising an ASC-funded sporting organisation that continues to evolve and encourage participation through various strategies and initiatives.

To book a court online for the Cumberland Council area and for more information on the online booking system please visit: cumberland.nsw.gov.au/tennis-court-hire