Friday, April 11, 2014

Who's Ready for Wheelchair Tennis Season?


The 2014 season is quickly approaching and we wanted to let you know about the wheelchair tennis opportunities this year: 

1.    Tennis BC Summer Series We have been working closely with Tennis BC to have wheelchair tennis included in their summer series this year.  To ensure opportunities in the future, lets show them the effort has been worthwhile by having strong participation at the Coquitlam and Burnaby Open.  A membership to Tennis BC is needed to register for these tournaments. (Contact Alex to get these documents).


 Coquitlam Open
When: April 30 – May 5
Location: Coquitlam Tennis Club (1240 Pipeline Road)
Wheelchair Divisions Offered: Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Quad Singles, Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles, and Quad Doubles.  ** Any divisions without enough people when registration is closed will be folded. 
Registration: Online at http://goo.gl/ouSQQ0
Registration Deadline: April 25 at 5pm PST 

Burnaby Open
When: June 28-July 6
Location: Burnaby Tennis Club (3890 Kensington Ave)
Wheelchair Divisions Offered: 2 divisions to be determined
Registration: Opens the end of May 

2.    BCWSA Summer Tennis League 
When: Thursday Nights 7pm-9pm May 15 – June 26
Location: Burnaby Tennis Club (3890 Kensington Ave)
Registration: Open Now – Registration is attached
Registration Fee: $30 BCWSA Members, $40 for Non-Members 

3.    Stanley Park Open (name may change due to location change)**Please note: there has been a change in venue for the previously held ITF 3 Stanley Park Open wheelchair tennis tournament. The tournament will be held this year at the Kitsilano Beach courts in Vancouver and will been re-named) 
When: Tournament dates: July 17-20th 
Location: Kitsilano Beach Courts, corner of Cornwall and Arbutus streets, Vancouver, B.C.**More details will be provided in the coming months

 4.    BCWSA Summer Tennis Drop-in 
When: Thursday Nights 7pm-9pm July 10 – August 28
Location: Burnaby Tennis Club (3890 Kensington Ave)
Registration Fee: $5 per drop-in**beginners session offered on select nights 


 Please contact Alex if you have any questions:
 Alex WilsonProgram CoordinatorBC Wheelchair Sports Association780 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver BC, V6P 5Y7Phone: (604) 333-3520, ext. 208coordinator@bcwheelchairsports.com

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