Dear SITA Members,
Summer approaches! April showers hopefully mark the beginning of four months of sun, which means lots of tennis on all of our wonderful outdoor courts! There are several exciting events coming up soon, so please read carefully and barring that, get out your racquets and get outside!
Riley Trottier
South Island Tennis Association
Over Easter weekend, the South Island Indoor Challenge main draw was completed, featuring some fantastic tennis and concluding with the crowning of a new champion. Clement Reix defeated last years champion Nima Roshan 7-6, 6-7, 6-4 in one of the best matches of the tournament. Some other highlights include Henry Choi of Vancouver beating #1 seed Rik de Voest in the first round before losing an incredible match to local star Nick Coutts. Nima Roshan also had an impressive quarterfinal win over Oren Motevassel, who he defeated 7-6, 6-7, 7-5. Motevassel is 42 years old and is considered a somewhat of a legend in the United States, and despite his age defeated local star Patrick Flint in the first round before pushing last years champion Nima in his quarterfinal match. All in all, it was a fantastic weekend, and many of the matches were taped and will soon be available on Youtube. For full results and to see some photos, check out islandtennis.net.
On Wednesday May 25th Panorama will be hosting a tennis exhibition featuring Marjorie Blackwood (former #51 in the world WTA player), Peter Schelling, Robert Bettauer, Hannes Blum, Tracy Frank, Greg Diemer, and others. The evening will be a fundraiser for the Power To Be organization that provides recreational adventure opportunities for children with special challenges.
The evening will include a wine and cheese tasting, silent auction and exhibition matches with the net proceeds going to the Power To Be. At present, there are donated items from Steve Nash, autographed items from the WTA (signed by Serena Williams, Venus Williams and Kim Clijsters) as well as many gift items from the Peter Burwash International tennis organization from Texas, such as free lessons and court time at their resorts in the Palm Desert area. Impromptu, a local Jazz Trio will be in attendancel providing some music for the evening.
Tickets are $20 and are available through Panorama Recreation
250-655.2177. Event begins at 6:30pm.
Just a quick reminder to everyone that SITL is now in full swing on Tuesdays from 6 until dusk at local courts all over the city. If you want to get involved next year then check out our website for details.
The windup for SITL is on Saturday July 16th, and it will be held in combination with the AGM for SITA. If you are interested in being on the board next year, please contact Mike Wyeth at mike.wyeth.gmail.com
June 3 - 5
Panorama Singles
Events: MWs 3KO
Panorama Recreation Centre, North Saanich
Entry deadline May 31, 2011
Contact: Eric Knoester 250-655-2177
June 15 - 19
City of Victoria Beacon Hill Open*
Events: MWs 2.5, 3.0, MWsd 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0+
Beacon Hill Park, Victoria
Contact: Dean Gillis 250-475-7126
June 16 - 19
Gllangcolme Mixed Doubles Tennis Festival
Events: Mxs 3KO
Royal Roads University, Victoria
Contact: Sue Grandmaison 250-478-7936 or Bill Majercsik 250-216-3148
June 25
Rogers Rookie Tour
Events: BGs U8, 10, 12, 14
Carnarvon Park
Contact: Ed Bakker 250-370-7109
SITA is pleased to announce that this year will mark the return of the South Island Singles Championships to crown the top players in the lower island.
The tournament will be held at Stadacona Park and the James Bay courts from August 30th to September 4th.
Yes, this is a long way away but it will be one of the biggest tournaments of the summer and carries with it bragging rights for the rest of the year, so clear your schedule now to make space for an awesome week of tennis!
