Android app in progress
We’ve rebuilt our web booking platform with the goal of launching mobile apps that work seamlessly alongside it. The aim is simple: make Open Active the easiest platform to use, on any device.
April 29, 20262 views
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AMEX Eden Club Championships 2026
The Eden Event of the National Club Championships sponsored by American Express was a resounding success! George Tennis Club had a clean sweep across both divisions on Saturday, 18 April 2026.
April 28, 202610 views
Why Tennis Clubs Think They Don’t Need an Online Booking System (And Why They’re Wrong)
Many tennis clubs believe their current booking system “works fine.” In reality, manual processes often lead to underutilised courts, admin overload, and frustrated members. Here’s why sticking with the old way could be holding your club back.
April 23, 202610 views
Open Active Version 4 Launched - Court Bookings, Upgraded.
After a complete rebuild of the platform, Version 4 marks a major step forward not just for Open Active, but for the clubs and players who use it every day. Whether you’re a club manager handling bookings or a player trying to get on court quickly, everything is now faster, simpler, and more flexible.
April 21, 20261 views
Product updates
SnapScan for South Africa: lower fees for club payments
We added SnapScan for South African clubs so you can offer QR checkout with typically lower transaction and payout costs than many card-heavy alternatives—while still supporting PayFast when you need cards, EFT, or subscriptions.
April 18, 202611 views
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EDEN TENNIS MASTERS - 60-75+ INTERPRO AVAILABILITY FORM 2026
As you may be aware, the TSA Masters Interprovincial Tournament for the 60-75+ age group will be hosted by Eden Tennis Masters from Monda to Friday, 11-15 May 2026. The Headquarters of the Interpro will be based at the Riviera Hotel in Hartenbos.
February 24, 20262 views
Australian Open 2026: Where the Tennis Season Begins
The Australian Open 2026 opens the tennis season with world-class competition in Melbourne, setting the tone for the year ahead with fast courts, intense conditions, and early-season drama.
January 20, 20260 views
Sunglasses in Tennis
Sunglasses offer clear benefits in tennis, but at the professional level they are rarely used during matches. This is not because elite players overlook their value, but because of practical considerations. High-intensity movement can cause sunglasses to shift or fall, sweat can smear or fog lenses and briefly impair vision, and constantly changing light conditions make tinted lenses unreliable. For most professionals, playing without sunglasses provides the most consistent, distraction-free vision under all conditions.
January 9, 202610 views