The second blog in this “what is there to do” series … Tennis! Have you been inspired by the Australian Open? Think you’d like to give tennis a go? Well you can. The Woodgate Tennis Club is a dedicated group of players who meet twice a week for a social game of tennis and have been doing so for over forty years! Join club members for a game on Tuesday or Thursday mornings, from 7-9 am or hire the court for your own hit out with family and friends. Tennis Club membership is $20 per year, with a Pickleball Club membership included. Cost per game is $4 for members, $6.00 non members. The public, Council-owned courts are located on Seventh Avenue. You can hire the courts at the General Store (on the Esplanade). A great way to spend a morning among a group of friendly welcoming players. Photos: Lesley Christensen
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But, what is there to do in Woodgate?
A new resident to Woodgate recently remarked that he was leaving Woodgate as there was nothing to do once you were over fishing and beach walking! He said he had made no friends, no one came to visit, and had no near neighbours as both sides of him were holiday rentals. Moving to a small town can be isolating – and maybe you’re the loner type and that’s OK – but Woodgate boasts a host of community groups, clubs, sports and social groups you can try out if you’re looking for a little engagement. Woodgate Community Events is going to profile some of these, so here we go… What is there to do in Woodgate #1? Pickleball Pickleball is an American sport and one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Enjoyed by young and old and the skilled and not so skilled, it is a net sport which uses paddles and a plastic ball. Visit Pickleball Australia for more info. The Woodgate Pickleball Club started just over 12 months ago and are having a blast enjoying this new sport. If you’d like to check it out, head to the courts on Seventh Avenue on Saturdays from 7-9 am or Sundays from 4:30-6 pm. Club Membership is $20 per year adults, $15 children under 15 years (pickleball & tennis). Cost per game is $4 for members, $6.00 non members. All are welcome to come along and join the fun, always someone to teach you how to play the game. What else is there to do in Woodgate? Scroll up! Photos: Lesley Christensen