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Tennis Coaching

  • Coaching Options

    There are a number of Tennis coaching options available to both members and non-members at the Royal Oak Racquets Club.

    Individual private lesson with Gary or Angela Swinkels -$60
    Individual private lesson with an assistant coach – $40

    Tennis Fit – $70 for a 4 week programme or $20 per singles session

    Easi Tennis – $70 for a 4 week programme or $20 per single session

  • The Coaches

    • Gary Swinkels – TCNZ Level 1 (Club Tennis Coach)

    Gary has been a top Auckland Tennis player over the past 28 years and has a wealth of knowledge and experience.
    He has coached players of all levels and has an excellent rapport with both junior and senior players.
    Gary has worked with a number of top level juniors who have accumulated 25 New Zealand National titles under his tutelage and is currently working with NZ's number one male senior Tennis player, Rubin Statham and New Zealand’s No 1 16 & Under girl, Leela Beattie.
    Call Gary on 027 222 7009 or email swinks01@xtra.co.nz


    • Angela Swinkels – TCNZ Level 2 ( Club Professional Coach)
    Angela has been a top Auckland and New Zealand player with a highest national senior ranking of 11.
    She has been coaching for over 25 years and enjoys working with people of all levels and abilities. Angela is currently contracted to Tennis NZ as a touring professional coach for NZ's elite young players.
    In 2002, Angela was awarded one of the inaugural Prime Minister's Coaching Scholarships. Angela enjoys working with players of all ages and levels.
    Call Angela on 027 5138 536 or email rorc2@xtra.co.nz

  • Assistant Coaches

    Assistant Coaches

    • Andrew Allan
    • Scott Johnson
    • Brittany Wotherspoon – TCNZ Community Coach
    • Anna Johnston – TCNZ Community Coach
    • Kirby Wotherspoon – TCNZ Community Coach

  • Assistant Coaches

  • Easi Tennis

    Adults Learn to play tennis

    Monday 6-7pm

    $70 for 4 week course, Ideal for new players to tennis or those looking to refresh their skills

    Starting April 2010

    Contact Angela on rorc2@xtra.co.nz

  • Tennis Fit

    Fridays 9.30 – 10.30 am

    This is a great way to get a cardio workout whilst hitting a lot of balls

    Members and non members welcome.

    $70.00 for 4 weeks

    Contact Angela on rorc2@xtra.co.nz

    625 7191

Royal Oak Racquets Club gratefully acknowledges the support of these organisations