Blackburn Tennis Club - Established 1902
Thank you for your interest in the Blackburn Tennis Club Incorporated.
The Club-house & courts are situated in Morton Park, at the corner of Central & Blackburn Roads, near the War Memorial and adjacent to the Blackburn Library.
The Blackburn Tennis Club was established in 1902. Our founding President was Councillor T.R.B. Morton.
Prior to the first World War the membership steadily increased and the Club was successful in winning the Box Hill Reporter District Shield multiple times between 1909 and 1923.
By 1922 the club had two asphalt courts situated just east of the Morton Park Hall (now replaced by the Blackburn Library). By 1930 the club had four concrete courts.
In 1954 our first two red porous (En-Tout-Cas) courts were laid and then by 1958 the four concrete courts were replaced with Red Porous courts.
Our 7th Red Porous court was originally laid in 1980. In 1988 six courts were lit with high tower metal halide lamps.
In recent years the early history of our Club has become clearer with the help of the National Library of Australia Trove service.
We have recovered many articles/reports relating to the club and its activities from 1902 onwards.
The Blackburn Tennis Club has actively continued and progressed under the guidance of devoted and energetic volunteers, and now with seven porous courts (all lit to competition standard with LED lighting) and a well equipped Club-house, ranks as one of the strongest Clubs in the Eastern suburbs.
The Club caters for ~350 members of all ages and standards who enjoy their tennis both socially and competitively.
Thank you for your interest in the Blackburn Tennis Club Incorporated.
The Club-house & courts are situated in Morton Park, at the corner of Central & Blackburn Roads, near the War Memorial and adjacent to the Blackburn Library.
The Blackburn Tennis Club was established in 1902. Our founding President was Councillor T.R.B. Morton.
Prior to the first World War the membership steadily increased and the Club was successful in winning the Box Hill Reporter District Shield multiple times between 1909 and 1923.
By 1922 the club had two asphalt courts situated just east of the Morton Park Hall (now replaced by the Blackburn Library). By 1930 the club had four concrete courts.
In 1954 our first two red porous (En-Tout-Cas) courts were laid and then by 1958 the four concrete courts were replaced with Red Porous courts.
Our 7th Red Porous court was originally laid in 1980. In 1988 six courts were lit with high tower metal halide lamps.
In recent years the early history of our Club has become clearer with the help of the National Library of Australia Trove service.
We have recovered many articles/reports relating to the club and its activities from 1902 onwards.
The Blackburn Tennis Club has actively continued and progressed under the guidance of devoted and energetic volunteers, and now with seven porous courts (all lit to competition standard with LED lighting) and a well equipped Club-house, ranks as one of the strongest Clubs in the Eastern suburbs.
The Club caters for ~350 members of all ages and standards who enjoy their tennis both socially and competitively.
