Who are we?
SACTA is a non-profit organization that is looking to promote tennis in the Charlotte County region by engaging students and families. We provide professional training by TPA certified coaches for both adults and youth, but also leave the courts open for those who would like to play on their own free time. As long as the courts are not booked by members, you're free to play!
We are located at: 24 Reed Street, Saint. Andrews, NB E5B 1A1, Canada.
To coordinate and promote the recreational game of tennis and to provide opportunities for all to participate at a level consistent with their personal goals.
SACTA HISTORY: Organized tennis has been played in St. Andrews, originally at the Algonquin Hotel courts, starting as early as 1912, in which year silver cups for the Gentleman's and Lady's Championships were presented by Mr. R.J. Christie, Esq. and Sir Thomas Tait.
The St. Andrews Tennis Club was formed in 1975, and is still playing on the Algonquin courts today. In 1988-89, two new courts were constructed on Town land behind the Sir James Dunn Arena, and these are the ones that we play on today. The connection with the hotel continued, as they allowed us to use their courts during tournaments. This was the case up until 2010 when the hotel courts were turned into a putting green.
In 2008 the St. Andrews Tennis Club became the St. Andrews Community Tennis Association (SACTA).
Social Tennis - Sessions will start on tuesday May 13th at 6pm and occur every tuesday until the end of the season (October). Come out and play tennis with other members and players from the community. All skill levels are welcome to play.
Weekend Mixed Doubles - Mixed doubles are played each Saturday and Sunday morning from 9am-11am. Preregistration is not required, be at the courts 15 minutes before the start time, a draw will be made for partners. Balls are provided for members, however, guests are welcome to play they just need to bring a can of balls.
Adult lessons - Sessions begin monday June 16th-August 4th for intermediate/advanced players, and July 7th-August 25th for beginners. Lessons are from 6pm-8pm, and all levels of play are encouraged to participate. These sessions are a great way to update your skills or to learn the basics of tennis from our three Tennis Canada qualified coaches.
Fees: $80.00 members, $100.00 non-members.
See 2024 Adult Tennis Programs sub-page for more info.
SACTA Youth Tennis camp - Youth camp is a week long from July 7th-11th (Week of July 14th-18th may be added depending on # of sign-ups) It is for ages 6-14 and runs from 10am-12pm.
Fees: $60.00 for members, $80.00 for non-members
Pre-registration required by June 26 (limited places available).
Sign up here: Youth Tennis Summer Program 2025 - Google Forms
26th Memorial Tournament
What a super day for our 27th Memorial Tennis Tournament! There were 32 registered to play which is our biggest year yet! Wilf was busy at the BBQ making sure all players were fed well 😋. Net on court one was down but out McGiver team had it up and playable in no time. All hands on deck meant the canopy was down and stored in record time. Thank you everyone 😁.
Winners of the Memorial Trophy were Tish Kilburn & John Ralston. Runners up and winners of the Lyman Trophy were Lesley Wells & Aaron Simpson.
For a complete list of winners from all years click below:
Wilf giving instructions at 2025 Memorial Tournament
SACTA 2025 Memorial Tournament group shot (missing our photographer, Jennifer)
President - Mary Wobma
1st Vice Pres. - David Robichaud
2nd Vice Pres. - not filled
Past President - Wilfred Young Lai
Secretary - Jenni Loudwell
Treasurer - Mark Clark
Social Covenor - not filled, looking for volunteer(s)
Youth and Adult Co-Ordinators - Keith Wobma, Derek Stafford, Wilf Young-Lai
Members at Large - Mike Power
Contact any member of the Executive or email us at sactatennis@gmail.com
Thanks to Ted Michener for the great cartoons!