By Abbey Cannan
The Noosa Tennis Club has undergone a major upgrade with new undercover courts which will be unveiled at the official open day on Saturday 27 July between 10.30am and 1.30pm.
The official opening ceremony will be revealed by club patrons and tennis icon Evonne Goolagong and Roger Cawely at 12 noon.
In conjunction with this there will be heaps of activities for children and Tennis Queensland will be there with serving machines.
Noosa Tennis Club, tennis activities manager, David McMahon said that over the past three and a half years the club has raised funds close to $150,000 for the upgrade.
“We’ve managed to get a structure to cover two courts and it just goes to show how much a small club can achieve when we work together,” David said.
“This small club in Noosa has been able to manage an undercover courts facility, the only one on the coast, and to our knowledge we are only the fourth venue in Queensland to have covered courts.
“We are extremely proud and believe what we have been able to achieve is amazing for the Sunny Coast.”
David said that most of the money was raised through grants and local small businesses sponsors. Although, one club member in particular, a gentleman named Phil Hunter worked hard to raise most of the funds.
“The main purpose of the structure is to provide a safe environment for the kids and we can now do our activities; whether it is rain, hail or shine,” David said.
“On the opening day, the club is open to the public and we encourage all parents and kids in the community to come along and get involved.”
