Booking system changes
We changed the booking system so you can now also book in half hour segments.
Beautiful artwork in memory of Rob Wright unveiled
A stunning artwork memorial in tribute to dear Robbie, created by local custom metal-worker Duncan Simpson, was unveiled at the Nelson Tennis Club on August 20. Rob was a skilled metal worker himself, so the artwork incorporates one of his own creations: a whimsical Tiki Man holding a tennis racquet. For those who did not...
Playmate Poster Boy
That's right, Kevin McKechnie is the Playmate Poster Boy. Thanks Kevin for making the mower happen!
Mannings Wealth Management donates to buy racquets.
Nelson Tennis Club is all about encouraging youth to be active and participate in sports—particularly tennis of course. Now the Club has been given a boost from a generous donation of more than $500 from Michelle and Ed Mannings of CIBC Wood Gundy. The funds, along with a contribution from the Nelson Tennis Club, were...
Pickleballers donate bench in memory of Rob Wright
“Thank you Rob Wright. The Joy You Shared Lives On”The words on the plaque on a new bench, a gesture of appreciation by the Nelson Pickleball Club, say it all. Rob brought a happy positivity to volunteers and players alike, whether he was playing tennis or pickleball, or working with relentless energy to improve the Nelson...
LVR student starts kick-starts recycling initiative for tennis balls
LVR Grade-12 student, Boris Oudemans, observed that way too many tennis balls were heading for the landfill, and he set about doing something about it. As part of a school leadership class, he researched opportunities for recycling them, and then approached the Nelson Tennis Club (NTC), of which he’s a member, to encourage them to...
Angus update
It gives me great pleasure to announce that our fundraising campaign has been an unequivocal success, having surpassed the funds necessary to purchase a mower in less than three weeks. Accordingly, "Angus" has been ordered, and should be hitting our courts in the next few weeks. (Tomko tells me the machine is on back-order, so timelines for...
Angus (Playmate Ball Mower)
Of the many exciting developments at our club over the past couple of years, the recent acquisition of a high-quality ball machine is perhaps the one that excites me most. It brings me endless joy knowing that the only thing standing between me and a Federer-like one-handed backhand is a few dozen hoppers of machine-fed balls....
NTC volunteers jointly win Citizen of the Year, 2021
Your NTC president, Keith Bridger, and NTC director of operations, Rob Wright who sadly passed away in early February, together won the Nelson Citizen of the Year. Keith wanted to posthumously nominate Robbie for his drive, passion, and ability to motivate others, and Robbie, before he died, expressed his desire to nominate Keith for his...
Open for business! 2021
The tennis and pickleball courts are now open for 2021. Buy your tennis membership or pickleball season's pass now!