Greetings from Mission Viejo, California! Day 2 of the camp saw our 31 campers from 6 countries treated to something special.
Two guests visited the camp. David Wagner, number one quad player in the world spent time on the courts with the kids. Hitting with them while sharing his knowledge and experience with our up and coming players.
The second guess was a real treat for the campers. A chance to meet with Mr Wheelchair Tennis, Brad Parks. The campers are lucky enough to be playing at the newly renovated Marguerite Tennis Centre. The city of Mission Viejo generously donates to courts for the campers each year.
The center was renovated with accessibility the number priority. The center will host both singles and doubles wheelchair master championships this year in November.
All campers have worked hard over the last two days. The mornings have been full of drills, mobility work, forehands, backhands , serves , volleys ... You name it, the kids were doing it.
In the afternoons everyone had the chance to play in an ITF junior tournament. Competing for ranking points but more importantly gaining valuable match and tournament experience.
BC's own Tomas Bourassa, seeded #6 suffered a close three set loss in the second record.
Tomas showed real fight under the hot Californian sun, after going down 4-1 in the first set Tomas rallied to take the set 7/6. After Losing the second set, Tomas fought hard in the third set super tiebreaker but lost 10-7. Tomas has impressed the coaches with his work ethic and ability.
Tomorrow is hump day of the camp and what better way to spend it than at Universal Studios riding coasters, taking in shows and maybe seeing a few stars.
Till tomorrow!
Steve
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