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About Us

More than just hitting some balls

More than just a tennis club

At Byron Bay Tennis, we’re about more than just hitting balls - we’re about connection, community, and the kind of growth that lasts a lifetime, both on and off the court. Whether you’re chasing your first rally or your next tournament win, you’ll find your people here.

Voted Australia's best country tennis club!

Yup, we've been recognised as Australia’s best country tennis club, but Byron Bay Tennis is more than just a place to play - it’s a thriving community built on inclusivity, passion, and connection. From grassroots to performance, we offer world-class coaching, vibrant programs, and a welcoming environment for players of all ages and abilities.

All Levels. All Welcome.

From beginners picking up a racquet for the first time to competitive juniors and adults chasing performance goals, our programs are built to meet players where they are.

With a passionate coaching team, vibrant culture, and a court-side view of paradise, we’re proud to offer tennis that’s welcoming, professional, and fun for all.

Bringing the community together through tennis

Our vision is to bring the Byron Bay local community together through tennis. We provide our local community with the very best in tennis programs as well as a friendly and welcoming social environment.

Pro shop & cafe

We aur pro shop is fully stocked with a selection of tennis gear, snacks, drinks and great coffee! We also have a café and chill space where you can catch up with friends, take a moment to relax after a match or simply have a cup of coffee and watch the world go by; our versatile facility has everything you need to recharge your sense of well-being.

Restringing servcices also available

Meet the team

We love where we work & we love what we do.

Andrew

Fin

Benny

Shay

Thibault

Kiah

Andrew Bates / Director

Qualifications:

Tennis Australia Club Professional, High Performance CoachFitness, Instructor Level 1

ATP Player rankings

No. 373 ATP Doubles, No. 678 Singles

Defeated Top 100 Players

Pat Rafter (1) Mark Philloupousis (8) Hicham Arazi (22) Jerome Golmard (22) Scott Draper (42) Yahiya Doumbia (22) Gustavo Keurton (1) Stefan Koubek (20) Leander Paes (73) Mikael Khollman (98) Max Mirnyi (18) Andrew Pavel (13)

Coaching experience

Director, Andrew Bates tennis 12 years, Director of Coaching Newington College 1993 – 1996, NSW State squad coach 1991/1992, Coached 2 National Champions, Travelled and toured internationally with players and teams