“Cris is a generous and committed coach who is so passionate about beach tennis it’s hard not to get addicted! I can’t believe we started out for fun and fitness a year ago, and have improved so quickly under his guidance we’ve felt confident to compete in inter-state and local tournaments. I won my first ever doubles trophy aged 52! Cris immediately made us feel like a club and the sense of community we have among players of all ages and nationalities is fabulous.”

Joanne Riccioni

“I love Beach Tennis because everyone is able to pick it up quite fast, so that you can have a match. We are playing outside at the beach with an amazing group of people. Best and most fun sport I've ever done.”

Markus Kerkering

“Sydney Beach Tennis School is enthusiastic about developing younger players like my children. They love hitting in the sand and sun. Cris, the coach, makes the lesson such fun that they have started bringing their friends.”

Kerstin Cole

“I started beach tennis in the mids of lockdown as one on one classes are allowed. It is so much fun!! Cris is a great coach, very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, patient and really nice. Wonderful community with a good mix of young and old. Can’t wait when group classes and social play start again after lockdown.”

Henrietta Wochnowski

“I found Beach Tennis just over a year ago. As someone who has played tennis all my life, and who loves the beach, this was really exciting. Cris is the most committed and interested coach. He tailors his coaching to your level and ensures his coaching improves your skills and fitness. We also have a great sense of community, fun and support. A fantastic sport and a great school to be part of!”

Karen McCarthy

“Going to the beach(is fun), to play something as fun as beach tennis is one of the best ways I can think of to spend my weekends. Cris as a coach has been fantastic, very patient and helpful and of course a lot of fun too. Beach tennis is a way of life which I absolutely adore, one of the best things about it is - its open for everyone from any walk of life. Thanks Cris, appreciate your amazing work in building this community!”

Shwetang Singh

“As new member to beach tennis, I can say Cris and the whole beach tennis crew have made it extremely welcoming. The lessons are great and have already noticed improvement in my game. When not in lessons, the social side to beach tennis is wonderful. A warm, welcoming community”

Ali Coysh

“I love beach tennis as it is energetic, fun and inclusive of all ages in such a beautiful setting . The Collaroy beach tennis community are friendly and very social which is great”

Michelle Milsted

“….. it doesn’t matter whether you are 6 or 60, you can pick up a paddle and it’s instant fun! Beach Tennis combines my love of the beach and keeping active while having a blast! Our club at Collaroy is like the United Nations and our social outings are such a laugh! We are such a community! Love, love, love the challenge of the tournaments and coach Cris is exceptional at honing our skills! Should’ve joined earlier!”

Katy Doppler

“Beach tennis at Collaroy has been an incredible addition to my sport and social life at the beach. All year round, we are on the beach, learning new things, laughing with friends and getting fit.

It is the best sport I could imagine to suppprt a healthy, beach lifestyle. Cristian is an amazing and patient coach”

Kristen Hansen

“Beach tennis is so much fun, but so much more fun with our Collaroy community and Cristian. Within a group lesson I learnt so much and while having fun. But when I had private lessons, thanks to a birthday present from my daughter, I learnt so much more!!! There is the added bonus of social beach tennis after lessons, where everyone plays together socially and also for bbq’s and drinks. It’s the best to do on the northern beaches. Highly recommend it”

Martine De Groof

“Beach Tennis is so much fun! I’m hooked and so are my kids! We have newbies join the club every week and in no time they’re hooked like the rest of us. Sun, surf, sand, family time, music, dancing, bbq’s…..it’s so much more than beach tennis.

People think they’ll join a class for an hour, than find themselves staying all morning because of the fun and friendships easily made”

Natalie Clarke

“I started beach tennis when I moved to Collaroy. The games are challenging but easy to start playing immediately. Cris is an excellent coach whatever your level. He encourages the social aspects and I found it a fantastic way to meet new people. Give it go you won't regret it”

Ben English

“Getting involved with Collaroy Beach Tennis this year has been an absolute joy. Chris is an expert and highly attentive coach, and the social scene surrounding the group is amazing. Young, old, fit, and far from it, it’s a great sport to participate in.”

Jeremy Vernon

“Me and my husband started playing beach tennis one year ago with Cris. It's a great way to keep fit, have fun and connect more with your partner. Highly recommend all couples to give it a try :)”

Sarah Corral and Daniel Matos

“My wife and I stumbled across beach tennis and thought it looked fun and we’d give it a go. I’m so grateful we did. It’s great fun, in a beautiful location with a lovely bunch of people. Suitable for any level of fitness and everyone can play together. Fast forward 15 months later and it’s the centre of our social life. Beware though - it can be habit forming, even addictive. Hope to see you on the sand :)”

Dietrich and Sarah Benjes