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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!
Remembering Rob Wright
Nelson Tennis Club visionary, powerhouse, and volunteer extraordinaire, Rob Wright passed away in February this year after a brave battle with cancer. The club would not be where it is without his drive, enthusiasm, and ability to get things done. It was his vision in 2017 to relocate the club to LVR and expand youth...
Multi-use sports facility receives City award
In January the multi-use sports facility project at LVR School that the Nelson Tennis Club has spearheaded since 2018, received a City of Nelson Sustainability Leadership Award. Keith Bridger gratefully received the award on behalf of Rob Wright and the Club.
2020 Club Championships
A Singles Winner: Max W A Singles Runner Up: Mike D A Doubles Winners: Max W & Mike D A Doubles Runners Up: Darran W and Eric B B Men’s Singles Winner: Josh M B Men’s Singles Runner Up: Boris O B Ladies’ Singles Winner: Simone S B Ladies’ Singles Runner Up: Leslie V B Doubles Winner: Brian M & Cade M B Doubles...