About the club
North Otago Tennis is the tennis association for the Waitaki district, based at the Chelmer Street courts in South Hill, Ōamaru. Its headquarters has 12 grass courts, and the association’s own website calls the venue the Chelmer St Grass Courts. Play runs through the summer: the 2026/27 season starts in late October for juniors and seniors, and senior subscriptions cover October to April. The programme includes a Thursday evening individual competition in social and competitive grades, Tuesday social doubles, Masters sessions for players aged 30 and over, and junior coaching. Masters play moves to Waitaki Boys’ High School when it is wet. On Sunday mornings the courts are open for a casual hit. The association also selects North Otago teams for the Southern Teams Event against Otago, Southland and Southern Lakes. Local press has reported proposals for covered hard courts at the site, while the grass courts remain in use.
