18/03/2026
March Newsletter
Sponsor Spotlight
The club is extremely fortunate to have some very supportive sponsors. I'm delighted to welcome our newest sponsor - Provident Insurance - and also profile an existing sponsor in Nicola Jones Insurance.
It's important we support these local businesses, so if you're reviewing your car, medical and/or life insurances, please take a minute to read about these sponsors.
Spotted the new sign on court? Provident Insurance
You may have noticed the Provident Insurance sign on court - we're pleased to welcome them as our newest sponsor of Belmont Park Racquets Club.
Provident is a locally owned car insurer based in Takapuna, founded by Belmont Park member Steve Owens. Over 13 years, Provident has helped more than 100,000 Kiwi drivers across New Zealand.
Whether you're driving to Belmont Park or anywhere else in New Zealand, Provident helps keep Kiwi drivers covered.
Get a quick car insurance quote and support the club. The club will receive 10% of any car insurance premium sold by Provident Insurance to members (and 5% each year your policy is renewed with them).
Just click the following link to get a quote - it only takes a couple of minutes.
https://direct.providentinsurance.co.nz/OozJLhNcSb.
Nicola Jones Insurance
Nicola Jones of Nicola Jones Insurance is one of our club's main sponsors, sponsoring the junior tennis club champs, and has been a member of the club for many years - including playing for the club in Chelsea Cup in past years and also winning several club championship titles.
Nicola is a local insurance adviser who specialises in personal risk insurance, helping individuals and families protect what matters most.
Her areas of expertise include Life Insurance, Income Protection, Trauma (Critical Illness) Cover and Health Insurance.
Many people are currently noticing increased insurance premiums. Rising medical costs and higher claims across the industry have created pressure on insurers, which is flowing through to policy pricing. Because of this, it is a good time to review your covers to ensure they are still structured in the most effective and affordable way to meet your personal needs.
If you have concerns or questions about your current medical and life policies, Nicola encourages you to speak with your existing adviser. However, if you would like a second opinion or someone to review your insurance, she would be more than happy to help.
Nicola is always available to chat with fellow club members about their insurance needs. You can contact Nicola on email [email protected] or mobile 021 491 080.
New Tennis Court Update
We have submitted our application for a minor amendment to our building consent. Hopefully we will have this approved in the next week or so and can then be underway with the build of our new courts.
We are also conducting a super-quick club survey about the preferred colour for the new courts - so please take time to complete this survey by clicking below - it should take you less than a minute!
New Belmont Park tennis courts - Choose a colour!
Craigs Investment Partners Chelsea Cup Update
Last Friday the team played Campbells Bay, winner of the last 4 mens Chelsea Cup titles. Our team played some excellent tennis but eventually lost 1-5 to the top team, which was loaded with single digit-ranked players.
The Belmont Craig's Investment Partners team fought hard in every match, Benny Welte losing in 3 sets and Euan Colley pushing the Campbell's Bay #1 in a quality match. Our top doubles pairing of Euan and Ayush eventually won in a walk over. William Michie acquitted himself extremely well in his first CC match.
Belmont is in a tight tussle for 3rd/4th and needs a good win over Milford this coming Friday night at home to secure the much-needed points.
Come along and support the team in their last Chelsea Cup match for this season, have a drink and something to eat and cheer them along to victory! Matches start from 6pm.
Tennis Club Championships
Entries are now open for the Junior and Senior Tennis Club Champs. Key details are as follows:
Junior Champs
Entries close Wednesday 25 March at 5pm
Entry forms are in the clubhouse lounge - please enter according to your age group
First matches start Sunday 29th for U18, with other age groups from Monday 30th
Senior Champs
Entries close Sunday 29 March at 5pm
Entries by email to Rex Grey at [email protected]
The following titles are being competed for:
Open Mens Singles
Intermediate Men's Singles (26.1 - 40)
Open Women's Singles
Intermediate Women's Singles (28.7 - 40)
Men's Doubles
Women's Doubles
Intermediate Women's Doubles (31.5 - 40)
Mixed Doubles (2 playing divisions will operate based on combined points)
First matches will start after Easter from 13 April.
Regards
Graeme Norman
President
Belmont Park Racquets Club
