Two centres
One association,
two homes.
Both centres run the same programs, the same booking system and the same community spirit — membership covers both.
The Bulli & Districts Tennis Association has been running tennis in the Illawarra for over 75 years. Two centres, one community, hundreds of players.
Formed in 1949, the Bulli & Districts Tennis Association is the inheriting organisation of the Near South Coast Tennis association, which was founded in the early 1920s. For over a century, tennis has been woven into the fabric of the Illawarra community.
Our aim is to facilitate and enhance the participation and quality of tennis across the surrounding districts — through competition, coaching, social play and community events at our two centres.
We run weekly social events including singles and doubles at both facilities, and an annual club championship open to all members. Our hope is that participation promotes a healthy interest in self-development and personal enjoyment through tennis.
Both centres run the same programs, the same booking system and the same community spirit — membership covers both.
Qualified coaches across both centres. Private, group and junior programs for all levels.
Head coach at Bulli, where he started 20 years ago taking kids' group classes before moving into private lessons and adult coaching. A Tennis Australia Junior Development coach who has completed every ATPCA coaching level. Rob is focused on juniors of all levels becoming the best players they can while developing a real love of the game.
0421 087 049Playing at Bulli for more than 25 years, originally as a student of legendary local coach and life member the late Edwin Barclay. Andrew began coaching around 20 years ago and went full time in 2017. His approach is two-fold: students should enjoy their time on court while continually improving. Private, semi-private and group lessons for adults and juniors.
0401 731 866More than 20 years of coaching experience, specialising in beginner adults and group training. Dean has developed players in Miami and the United Kingdom, refining his approach across a wide range of skill levels and learning styles. He takes pride in a supportive environment where players build confidence, strong fundamentals and genuinely enjoy the game.
Get in touchA volunteer committee covering everything from grant applications and court maintenance to junior development and the weekly comps.
President since 2024, with 25 years at the Bulli club behind him. He started playing at six under long-time coaching legend Ed Barclay, and joined the committee in 2016 as junior development representative, a role he still holds, organising junior competitions and club events. Rob is also one of the full-time coaches at the Bulli courts.
president@bullitennis.comSecretary of the B&DTA and a committee member for more than two decades. He is also president of the Wollongong Tennis Courts Administration and plays a key role in securing grants from federal, state and local government and Tennis NSW, assisting local clubs with funding for new lighting, court resurfacing and maintenance. Adrian manages the Association's administrative functions, including legal compliance and council licensing.
secretary@bullitennis.comTreasurer and Membership Officer, having originally joined the committee in 2016 as Junior Development Representative. Andrew looks after the club's finances and membership fees. He has coached at Bulli for more than 20 years, full time since 2017, and has been playing for over 25 years as a student of local coach Edwin Barclay.
treasurer@bullitennis.comMore than 40 years on the committee, serving as president, vice-president and secretary, and currently secretary of the Wollongong Tennis Courts Administration. Dave represents tennis on the Wollongong Council Sports Facility Reference Group and has driven many court upgrades across the LGA, with a very high success rate on grant applications. He is an accredited national referee, coach, trainer, mentor and assessor.
More than 30 years with the Association and long-term president of the Ladies' Committee. Ruth is still very active in the Thursday midweek competition as well as social tennis through the week. She is a life member of the St James Tennis Club.
On the committee since 1992 and a life member since 2015. Joy has been instrumental in running the Thursday ladies' competition as both president and secretary, and helped create the Sunday social tennis that has drawn many new members to the club. She and her husband looked after court cleaning at Corrimal for around 15 years, and she still plays competition and social tennis at Bulli.
An active committee member since the early 1990s, after starting competition tennis at a very young age and turning to administration. Lloyd created the association's social events at the Bulli courts and the Friday night social at Corrimal, and along with Joy has been the driving force behind Sunday morning social tennis. He has helped maintain the Bulli courts for the past decade.
A very active committee member for several years and a keen social player since retiring. Geoff maintains the grounds at the Bulli courts and takes on the many other tasks that keep the complex looking sharp. He completed the ATPCA coaching course in 2025.
Website, signage and court improvements.
Life membership is awarded for exceptional and sustained contribution to tennis in the Illawarra.
The Bulli & Districts Tennis Association follows the Tennis Australia and Tennis NSW member protection framework. Everyone at our centres, from coaches to committee to volunteers, is expected to help keep junior players safe.
