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2022 Club Championships
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Nelson tennis players “on fire” at the West Kootenay Open
Results from the main draw can be viewed here. Results from the consolation draw can be viewed here. More than 50 players, from all over the Kootenay region, and as far away as the Okanagan, the Lower Mainland and even Mexico, registered to do battle at the West Kootenay Rob Wright Open Tennis Tournament, hosted...
Sunday July 10, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Breakfast at Wimby
Sunday July 10, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grab your best whites—or as a nod to Canada Day weekend, your best red and whites—and come for some fun hitting and socializing this Sunday at Breakfast at Wimby. “1000 ball skills and drills” with Matt and Ivy (10.15am) Round robin (10.45am) Ball machine demo (10.45am) AED demo...
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...