By ANNETTE ADSETT
COOLUM Tennis’ latest facility is finally a reality after two years – but it’s not a new court.
After changing sites and planning, the club finally has a sandpit – to help entertain the many young children who come along.
While Friday’s weather was not good enough to play tennis in, Alex and Anthony still managed to build the new sandpit.
Club members expect the new sand pit to be tested during the week.
Families find the safe environment of the tennis club a great place to bring their children of all ages.
Many of the pre-schoolers have been looking forward to the sand pit instead of playing in the gardens.
Maybe, it is the parents who would prefer them to play in clean sand. The area is yet to be fenced and a picnic table is to be added to the area. Hopefully, families will participate in Patron’s Day and make use of the sandpit.
As well as the tournament on Patron’s Day, Councillor Steve Robinson is officially opening the new meeting room at noon. The club looks forward to thanking Steve once again for the help from Sunshine Coast Council in making the project a reality.
Also attending will be the club’s patron, Laurie Bruhl, who is almost 92.
Unfortunately, Laurie is not well enough to play tennis, but he does have a hit on the wall each week.
Laurie continues to be a valuable member of the tennis club and many people are honoured that he will once again award the trophies.
Social tennis has a constantly changing attendance with a number of regulars taking holidays and fulfilling family commitments.
Currently, Lynn Heath is travelling in the USA and Canada and having a great time.
As well as players away, the club is lucky to attract regular visiting players who are on holidays. Once again, Lyn is here from Shepparton and Andre is visiting from New Zealand.
Both are very competent players happy to play on any surface with all standard players.
The club has also welcomed Sasha and David Wilson back from their travels.
If you are interested in joining a friendly group of players, check out the website for times for both day and night matches.
Andrew Ash, the coach, is always happy to answer inquiries.
Contact him on 0421 391 505. If he is on court, he will get back to you at a later time.
