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History of The Kailua Racquet Club

       
The Kailua Racquet Club was originally established by 8 men in 1938.  Each put up $2,750 to purchase 7.5 acres of fee simple land.  The original membership consisted of 20 men.  Initiation fees were $50 and monthly dues were $5.00.

        The club was located in a forest of trees, far from any neighbors, and designed as a private hideaway to spend weekends with family and friends.  They built a small club house, kitchen, patio for dining, and a bath house.  The members dug out a swimming pool which is still being used today.  Facilities included one tennis court and a volleyball court.  In 1952, the owners decided to incorporate the club and open the membership to the community.  Membership was limited to 50.  Initiation fee, including a stock certificate, was just $50 and you didn’t have to pay it all at once!  
Some years later, the corporation decided to buy the land from the 8 original owners and this was the start of many improvements to come.  In 1961 membership was opened to women.  Approximately 3 acres of the land was sold in 1964 to provide for improvements, leaving a little over 4 acres for the club as it now stands.  In 1976 the original club house was completely torn down and a new one was built.  
         Today, in certain circles, the Kailua Racquet Club is known as the best tennis club this side of the Mississippi.

The Kailua Racquet Club 629 Oneawa Street Kailua, Hawaii 96734 (808) 263-4444

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The Kailua Racquet Club
​629 Oneawa Street
Kailua, Hawaii 96734
(808) 263-4444

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