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BC Wheelchair Sports (BCWSA) provides wheelchair tennis opportunities for athletes with a physical disability across the province of BC. Whether you are looking to get started or you are an experienced player, we have a program to suit your need. Our programs are low cost and have demo equipment for you to try or rent, if you do not own a tennis chair. The training opportunities provided by BC Wheelchair Sports are run by certified coaches who have sound knowledge of wheelchair tennis. For program inquiries, you can contact Holly or Steve, or the program you are interested in directly from the list of programs below.

For questions or inquiries, please contact:

Holly Tawse                                       OR           Steve Manley

BCWSA Program Coordinator                            Provincial Wheelchair Tennis Coach

holly@bcwheelchairsports.com                         steve@bcwheelchairsports.com

604-333-3520 ext. 204                                    778-237-2767

Looking somewhere to play:

Abbotsford
Great West Fitness and Tennis Courts
2550 Yale Court Road, Abbotsford
$5 drop in fee

Sundays: 3pm-4pm
Contact Anthony Lliev for more information:  sierra4tennis@gmail.com

Richmond
YY Tennis Club
7460 Steveston Road, Richmond
$5 drop in fee

Sundays: Intermediate, 10am to noon; Advanced, 12pm to 2pm; Beginners, 2pm to 4pm
Tuesdays: Intermediate/Advanced, 6:30-8:30pm

North Vancouver
Grant Connell Tennis Centre.
280 Lloyd Avenue, North Vancouver

Various sessions offered throughout the year
Contact the tennis club to inquire and register: 604-983-6483

Victoria
Cedar Hill Tennis
3220 Cedar Hill Road, Victoria, BC V8P 3Y3
Phone - 250-475-7121
Each session is 10 weeks and runs Tuesday evenings from 9:00-10:30pm
Cost - $20 membership with Victoria Wheelchair Sports
For more information contact Bernice Wong - brwong@shaw.ca

Kelowna Wheelchair Tennis
Thursday 6:30 - 8:30 pm under the lights
Basil Meikle Courts located between the Parkinson Recreation Centre and the Apple Bowl.
The program will focus on fun and skill development for all levels.
We have 2 spare chairs and tennis balls are provided.
For more information contact Patrick Ryan 250.869.6528 or onelegpat@yahoo.ca

Upcoming Events:

Wheelchair Tennis Junior Camp

Saturday, April 28th, 2012 - 1pm to 4pm

Fee: $5.00

Ages: Under 19

Contact: Holly Tawse to register or for futher information

Phone: 604 333 3520 ext 204

holly@bcwheelchairsports.com

2012 ITF Wheelchair Tennis Tournaments

1. Stanley Park Open – ITF 3 Series

July 19-22, Stanley Park Tennis Centre, Vancouver, B.C.

Contact: Holly Tawse, 604-333-3520 ext. 204 holly@bcwheelchairsports.com

Registration Information Package

1. PoCoMo Classic – ITF Futures Series

July 27-29, Coquitlam Tennis Club 1200 Pipeline Rd, Coquitlam, B.C.

Contact: Jerome Bouvier, 604-525-1888 jerome@pocomo.org