THE Howe Park Tennis Club (HPTC) is ready to serve up another triumphant year at Singleton.
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Following the organisation's annual general meeting on Saturday, the focus will now be on a further strong 12-month period, similar to that of 2019.
Along with being the "home" of the Hunter Tennis Academy, additional competitions, new initiatives and increased membership played a huge role in establishing HPTC as a major force in local sporting circles.
The complex also boasts 14 courts, eight of them natural grass, as well as two Hot Shots' surfaces.
"Last season wasn't too bad," re-elected president Craig Miles said.
"We hosted two successful JDS (Junior Development Series) formats, as well as a seniors' tournament.
"More than 90 players entered that event - the largest figure we've had.
"Special thanks must go to Dallas Wade for his effort in organising it."
Miles, who's held the role on five different occasions during the past 25 years, predicts there are more good times ahead for HPTC, too.
"Our member numbers are up, especially the juniors," he said.
"A lot of the credit for that goes to Heidi Stanford.
"She's doing a great job.
"We're offering many more programs for the youngsters, such as Get Your Racquet On, and school holiday clinics.
"We have also got a fortnightly [junior] comp on a Friday night.
"In fact, there's tennis here every day of the week.
"So, the interest in the sport is still high.
"And, I think that's due to a combination of things, from regular promotions to the form of Aussie stars such as Ash Barty, Alex De Minaur and Nick Kyrgios."
Howe Park will next turn its attention to the Back to Singleton 2020 weekend, which commemorates Singleton's bicentennial.
"We're joining the celebrations - on Saturday, March 14 - by staging a free family fun day," Miles said.
"The members will play with old wooden racquets, use the white Wilson tennis balls and dress up.
"It should be terrific.
"Then, we'll host the seniors' tournament again on April 3, 4 and 5.
"The JDS rounds also return to Singleton on May 17 and August 28.
"There is much to look forward to.
"Newcomers are welcome to come down anytime as well."
2020 executive: president, Craig Miles; vice-president, Cassie Botes; secretary, Laura Sneddon; treasurer, Mark Rix; public officer, Mark Rix; management committee, Lachlan Evans, Gary Brenton, Mitch Ryan, Heidi Stanford, Kate Perrin, Terry Horne