Find tennis players at your level in Kona

Tennis City Kona is a Discord group for residents and visitors on the Big Island looking for a rally, singles match or doubles fourth. Post a day, time and court in the channel for your level, and anyone who can make it replies.

Join the Kona Tennis Discord group

Free, for players 18 and older. The group follows the Royal Kona Tennis Club terms of service. Discord is a free chat app for iPhone, Android and the web.

Channels

#beginner-player
#3-0-hitting-partners
#3-5-hitting-partners
#4-0-hitting-partners
#4-5-hitting-partners
#5-0-hitting-partners

Start in #introductions. Island residents can use #island-residents and visitors #resort-guests. By format, there are #singles-players, #doubles-players and #rally-training-partners. New to Discord? Ask in #help-with-using-discord.

Not sure of your level? Read the rating guide.

Where we play

Royal Kona Resort Tennis Club: 4 hard courts on Alii Drive, open to the public with a daily pass. Most of the group plays here.
Kailua Park (Old Kona Airport): free county courts with lights
Holua Racquet & Paddle: club courts in Keauhou, $10 per person per hour

See every court on the Kona court map.

Kona tennis guides

Who runs it

Tony Tam and Albert Murata started the group in September 2024. Tony lives in Kona full time and plays at NTRP 3.5.

Questions

How do I find a tennis partner in Kona?

Join the Kona Tennis Discord group and post in the channel for your level with the day, time and court you want. Anyone who can make it replies and you agree on the details together.

What does it cost?

The Discord group is free. Court fees, if any, are set by whoever runs the court.

Who can join?

Players 18 and older, from beginners up. Most members play between NTRP 2.5 and 4.5, and island residents and visitors are both welcome.

I’m visiting Kona. Can I join for a week?

Yes. Join before your trip, say hello in #resort-guests, and post the days you can play.

Who runs the group?

Tony Tam and Albert Murata started it in September 2024. Tony lives in Kona full time and plays at NTRP 3.5.