Open tennis tournament attracts largest draw in its historyThe recent Rob Wright West Kootenay Open Tournament, hosted by the Nelson Tennis Club (NTC), drew 72 entries—the largest in its 28-year history. Competitors came from as far away as Canmore, Kelowna, Salmon Arm, Grand Forks, and Vernon, with a very high calibre showing.While the competition was...
2024 Club Champ ResultsMen’s A singles: Sam AllumMen’s A doubles: Sam Allum and Ryan MacKinnon Men’s B singles: Adam Thomas Men’s B doubles: Peter Schramm and Christoph GebauerWomen’s singles: Emma NssrWomen’s doubles: Brenda Thomas and Sandra BernierMixed doubles: Emma Nassr and Peter Schramm ...
Breakfast at Wimby More than 40 club members came out to enjoy Breakfast at Wimby on July 7; enjoying strawberries and cream, cucumber sandwiches, and liquid refreshments, under the summer sunshine. Thanks to all the volunteers who made it happen, and to everyone who attended.
Breakfast at WimbySunday July 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.In a nod to Wimbledon happening this week, the dress code is WHITE of course! Come for some fun hitting, mixed play, and socializing on Sunday July 7 for our Breakfast at Wimby. Don’t miss Matt’s “1000 ball skills and drills” starting at 10.15 a.m. All...
Last Wednesday night, the Nelson Tennis Club hosted a fun Women's Night with 32 participants. The courts were full of energy as players enjoyed a night of tennis and socializing.The event also featured the debut of the new Nelson Tennis Club shirts. Participants proudly wore the shirts, adding to the excitement.Women's Night at Nelson Tennis...
The sun shone and the turn-out was great for the 2024 Season-Opener, held on Saturday May 11. Thanks to all who made it happen. PrIzes, great food, fun drills, mixed play, and shirt-peddling were all on the agenda. Not on the agenda, and unbeknownst to NTC vice president Keith Bridger and director of memberships, Tammy Wright,...
A make-work project we could have done without, but big thanks to John Davidson who stumped up some cash to pay for materials, and Keith, Nancy, Duncan, Kimberley, and Greg for supplying much-need elbow-grease. Some pics attached. Thank you! The graffiti attack spurred us on to move on the wifi/security camera front. Thanks Keith for putting...
The Nelson Tennis Club's 2023 Annual General Meeting is on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 6.30 p.m. at the Facility Centre, and all members are invited.Do you want to join the Zoom Meeting? please contact angus for the link!There is no need to pre-register but if you are intending to join (in person or online),...
Approximately 35 volunteers came out over the course of two sessions to clear, weed, mulch, and plant native species on the hillside above the tennis and pickleball courts at LV Rogers School during early October. The landscaping work parties were under the expert guidance of horticulturalist Genevieve Bergeron of Gen Bear Gardens, who specialises in...
