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2024 Rob Wright West Kootenay Open results
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 Rob Wright West Kootenay Open Draws Posted
Rob Wright West Kootenay Open
The Nelson Tennis Club is thrilled to announce that entries are now open for the 2024 Rob Wright West Kootenay Open, set to take place from September 20-22. This annual tournament, honoring the late Rob Wright, a beloved figure in the local tennis community, promises to be an exciting event for...
2024 Club Champ Results
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
2024 Breakfast at Wimby Thanks!
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.
2024 Breakfast at Wimby
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...
Exciting Night at Nelson Tennis Club’s Women’s Night
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...
Season Opener and ribbon-cutting
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,...
Graffiti clean-up thanks
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...