WELCOME TO 2010! The 2010 Tournament Schedules are now posted under Tournament Information. There are events for everyone, including several new ones. We do recommend that you check the tournament information pages for additions, changes or corrections to the tournament schedules listed in our Winter 2010 Matchpoint Magazine.
January 2010 News:
Tennis BC introduced the Midwinter Mixed Madness Series which is being hosted by Steve Nash Sports Club in Richmond. The December event, while not filled to the max, saw a good time had by all. This Triple Knock Out format offers plenty of tennis throughout a weekend, in Mixed Combined Events of 8.0 and 9.0. Dates are January 22 – 24, February 5 – 7, and March 19 -21.
Tennis is also thriving on Vancouver Island - Entries for the Oak Bay New Year’s Classic were up 17%. The South Island Tennis Association and Cedar Hill Recreation Centre announced the first South Island Indoor Challenge, with prize money of $5000, with qualifying March 25 – 28, and Main Draw over the Easter Weekend April 2 – 4.
The Summer Series starts a bit later in 2010 with the Coquitlam Open leading off as of May 5th. In response to player comments and concerns, juniors will not be permitted to participate in adult categories other than 5.0 and Open. Several of the Summer Series events will be including Under 14 and Under 18 categories, in addition to the NTRP singles, doubles and mixed, as they do understand our juniors want and need more competitive play opportunities.
League planning is now underway in the Lower Mainland - check out the latest information on our Leagues Page, and don't forget to renew your Tennis BC Membership for 2010.
