The recent West Kootenay Rob Wright Open Tournament, hosted by the Nelson Tennis Club (NTC), drew 58 entries from as far away as North Vancouver, Merritt, and Kelowna.Competitors from the local area had a very strong showing. On the men’s side of the draw, it was local talent Tinashe ‘Nash’ Chikanda who took the Men’s...
Sunday July 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.It’s the final day at Wimbledon so don your mandatory whites and come to the courts for some fun hitting, mixed play, and socializing. Don’t miss Matt’s Mad Drills at 10.30 a.m. and the ball-in-the bucket challenge is back for a chance to win a tennis bag. All...
We are in the race for an new AED. Can you please goto Facebook and like this linkThank you!
We’ve set the date for our annual general meeting: Tuesday, November 4 at 6.30 p.m. It will be in-person at the Facility Centre and via Zoom, perhaps even utilizing the TV donated by the Hume—thanks Ryan! If you want to join online, please let me know and I will send you a link. Come and...
What a fantastic weekend at the Nelson Tennis Club Championships! It was a great reminder of the amazing tennis community we have. A special thank you to everyone who helped put the tournament together and run smoothly. Thank you to all of the participants and an extra well done to the winners. Men's Singles: Roman Women's...
The Club Championships are open to full season NTC members.Matches will run from Friday, September 5 at 3:30 pm through Sunday afternoon, September 7.Players are limited to two categories each.Registration deadline: Tuesday, September 2.Due to the complexities of scheduling, please plan to be available for the entire weekend. Any scheduling requests must be submitted by email...
The recent Rob Wright West Kootenay Open (RWWKO) Tournament, hosted by the Nelson Tennis Club (NTC) and Tournament Director Ron Stinson, drew 68 entries with participants coming from Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon and Creston. Although now BC-based, participants hailed from countries as far away as Mexico, China, Korea, Syria, Qatar and Iran. Tennis is a global...
Rob Wright West Kootenay OpenThe Nelson Tennis Club is thrilled to announce that draws are posted for the 2025 Rob Wright West Kootenay Open, set to take place from July 25-27. This annual tournament, honoring the late Rob Wright, a beloved figure in the local tennis community, promises to be an exciting event for both...
Perfect!The Nelson Tennis Club frequently organizes tournaments, and last weekend's event was a smashing success! The weather was absolutely perfect, setting the stage for some truly excellent games. A big thank you to Ivy for the photos, and special appreciation to Catherine and Arnie for their organizational efforts!
Breakfast at WimbyMore than 50 club members came out to enjoy Breakfast atWimby on July 13; enjoying trawberries and cream, cucumber sandwiches, andliquid refreshments, under the summer sunshine. Thanks to all the volunteerswho made it happen, and to everyone who attended.
