Junior
Under age 19
3-month total
$120
Jan–Mar 2027 · tax included
Optional 6-month total: $240
Nanaimo Area Indoor Tennis Society · NAITS
Early Bird Membership
Be a founding member and help build the future of accessible, year-round indoor tennis in Nanaimo.
Membership period: January 1 – March 31, 2027
Founding membership
Support the next chapter at Westwood Lake.
NAITS has been selected by the City of Nanaimo to take over operations of the four-court air dome at Westwood Lake. A final operating agreement is still being negotiated. Early Bird membership is offered for the initial three-month period to help NAITS prepare for operations.
All prices below are the total for the full 3-month membership period (January 1–March 31, 2027), NOT a monthly fee. Tax is included.
Individual adult
Includes one junior
3-month total
$270
Jan–Mar 2027 · tax included
Optional 6-month total: $540
Couple
Couples without junior players in their immediate family
3-month total
$335
Jan–Mar 2027 · tax included
Optional 6-month total: $670
Family
Includes unlimited juniors
3-month total
$400
Jan–Mar 2027 · tax included
Optional 6-month total: $800
Out of town
Outside the Regional District of Nanaimo
3-month total
$180
Jan–Mar 2027 · tax included
Optional 6-month total: $360
Early Bird prices include tax. Assuming operations begin January 1, the offer closes no later than December 31, 2026; NAITS may withdraw it earlier without advance notice. Regular membership fees after the offer period will not include tax.
Optional six-month prepayment: Pay twice the three-month price for January–March and October–December 2027. These are two separate three-month periods; April–September are not included. Indicate on the application that you are paying for six months. NAITS is not offering April–September or post-2027 membership options while City negotiations continue.
Current status
Membership details are still being finalized.
NAITS is in active negotiations with the City of Nanaimo about the operating contract. Specific membership benefits, booking arrangements and court-use fees cannot yet be confirmed. NAITS will keep members informed as details are finalized.
Full refund if an agreement cannot be reached
NAITS promises to return Early Bird membership fees in full if it cannot conclude a satisfactory operating contract with the City of Nanaimo, in any case no later than December 31, 2026. This guarantee addresses failure to reach the operating agreement; other cancellation terms have not been specified.
How to join
Complete the application and waiver.
Download or open both forms below, complete them, and choose one of the three submission methods announced by NAITS. Both the Membership Application and Waiver are required.
These links open the PDF forms hosted on this website. Download or print both forms before completing them. If access is restricted, contact pmt.NAITS@outlook.com.
Option 1
Paperless
- Download, complete and save the application and waiver.
- Email the completed files to pmt.NAITS@outlook.com.
- Send an e-transfer to the same email address.
Option 2
Print, scan and email
- Print and complete both forms.
- Scan them into a PDF.
- Email the scanned PDF to pmt.NAITS@outlook.com and send payment by e-transfer to that address.
Option 3
Postal mail
- Print and complete the application and waiver.
- Mail them with a cheque or money order payable to Nanaimo Area Indoor Tennis Society.
- Record your cheque or money-order number on the membership sign-up sheet and email NAITS when you send it.
c/o Mark Chase
5756 Brookwood Dr
Nanaimo, BC V9T 5P2
For mailed applications, email pmt.NAITS@outlook.com when posting your forms. NAITS says it will honour the Early Bird price if the mail arrives just after the offer ends, provided you emailed when you sent it.
Questions?
Mark Chase · mark.chase.66@gmail.com · 250-713-9128
Questions from prospective members
Membership FAQs
These answers summarize NAITS's November 3 Early Bird announcement and the November 3 response from its board Secretary. Conditions and future operating details may change as the City agreement and NAITS procedures are finalized.
Early Bird offer and applications
How much does membership cost, and is it charged monthly?
Each advertised Early Bird fee is the total for January 1–March 31, 2027 (three months), not a monthly payment. Tax is included.
When does the Early Bird offer end?
Assuming operations begin January 1, 2027, the offer ends no later than December 31, 2026. NAITS may withdraw it earlier without advance notice.
Can I pay for six months instead of three?
Yes. Pay twice the listed three-month fee to cover January–March AND October–December 2027. These are non-consecutive periods: April–September is not included. Indicate the six-month selection on your application.
Does Couple membership include juniors?
No. The Couple category is intended for couples without junior tennis players in their immediate family. Individual adult membership includes one junior; Family membership includes unlimited juniors.
Why does an Individual adult membership include a junior?
NAITS has retained the historical Westwood approach of including one junior with an adult membership to encourage youth participation. The Early Bird offer does not list a separate adult-only price.
How do I submit my application and payment?
Complete both the Membership Application and Waiver. You can email completed files and send an e-transfer to pmt.NAITS@outlook.com, scan and email printed forms with an e-transfer, or mail printed forms with a cheque or money order. Full instructions and PDF links are in the How to Join section above.
What if my mailed application arrives after the deadline?
NAITS has said it will honour the Early Bird price if you email pmt.NAITS@outlook.com when you mail the forms, even if they arrive just after the offer ends.
What happens if NAITS cannot reach an agreement with the City?
NAITS promises a full refund of Early Bird membership fees if it cannot conclude a satisfactory operating contract with the City by December 31, 2026. Other cancellation terms have not been specified.
Facility and member benefits — preliminary
The following reflect the board's current intentions, not confirmed membership entitlements or a finalized booking policy.
What advantages are members expected to receive?
The board's current working list includes earlier booking access, better court rates, Society membership and voting rights, eligibility to serve on the board, ladders/leagues/clinics, tournament priority, reduced private-lesson rates, socials, and a ball machine if funding permits. This list is preliminary, not a finalized or guaranteed set of benefits.
Can non-members book courts?
The City requires public access as well as member access. The exact public-booking allocation, pricing and booking rules are still being developed.
Will there be separate singles and doubles courts?
The current booking concept is to select a specific court and duration, then identify two or four players. Fees would be calculated accordingly. Courts are not intended to be designated exclusively as singles or doubles courts. This plan is not yet final.
Will the courts and bubble be maintained or improved?
The NAITS budget team has included a proposed maintenance allowance. The intention is to improve conditions gradually, subject to board approval, available funds and the length and terms of the City's agreement. No specific upgrade schedule is confirmed.
Is January 1, 2027 the confirmed opening date?
No. January 1 is the anticipated operating transition date. The facility can reopen only once an operating agreement is approved and the site is ready for use.
Still have a question?
For now, questions can be posted in the FITIN community discussion group for routing to the appropriate NAITS team. Committee-specific @nanaimotennis.ca contact addresses will be added once confirmed.
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