Author - Willem Oudemans

Oct 1, 2019

Oct 1, 2019 - Generous contributions and helping hands get the job done The site is now a Multisport Complex with four tennis, and three pickleball courts, basketball, ball hockey, and a skateboard area. There is also a kids’ play area and an outdoor classroom. Washrooms, equipment storage, and a clubhouse to come! Our goal is to get more...

West Kootenay Open 2019

The anticipation is building for August 23-25th, 2019! This year's West Kootenay Open promises to be another great event. Hosted by the Nelson Tennis Club and run by Mr. Tennis himself, Ron Stinson, the WKO is looking to build on the record turnout from last year. Competition will be stiff, but more importantly the drinks...

April 10th, 2019

April 10th, 2019 - The big site development priority this summer is to give you a place to pee! These washrooms will be housed in a 1,400 sq ft multipurpose Facility Centre. This 2-storey structure will be tucked into the hillside just beyond, and connected to, the viewing platform. The ground floor will have washrooms...

July 2nd, 2018

July 2nd, 2018 - The light standard footings are in and electrical is in place! Fencing on the retaining wall is complete, and the paving is not too far off. Thank you again to our volounteer work crews for putting in time on the weekends.

June 11th, 2018

June 11th, 2018 – The new facility at LVR is starting to take shape! Brady (excavator magician), Rob (energizer bunny), and Keith (fearless leader) are bringing the facility to life. The tree removal and gigantic retaining wall are complete. Water has been connected to the site. The courts have been ripped up and the overall...

Breakfast at Wimby/NTC

Whites are not required for play at Nelson Tennis Club (NTC), but it was the fashion of the day on Sunday morning [July 8] when the Club held its annual "Breakfast at Wimbledon" event.  Approximately 50 members enjoyed the weather and some great tennis, as well as Wimbledon favourites like strawberries and cream, Pimms, and cucumber...