Tennis at Wyong anyone?

Member for Dobell Emma McBride took a trip down memory lane when she popped into Wyong Tennis Centre to celebrate its recently completed court upgrades.

“Growing up in Wyong, Baker Park was my second home – my brothers, sister and I all played tennis, netball, cricket, soccer and swam there,” McBride said.

Wyong Tennis Centre is home to more than 2,000 active players, bringing together people of all ages from across the Coast.

“That’s why I committed $100,000 for Wyong Tennis at the last election, and I’m thrilled to see the upgraded courts being enjoyed by local players,” McBride said.

The recent work saw the main tennis courts resurfaced and drainage improved, creating safer courts and better playing surfaces.

McBride said that with many of the players at the club being in their 70s and 80s, safe playing facilities were imperative in empowering them to stay active and involved.

McBride joined members of the midweek women’s tennis competition and joined in a POP tennis match during her visit.

POP tennis is a new form of tennis where the court is smaller, the ball is slower and the racquet shorter.

A POP tennis competition is set to launch at Wyong Tennis in early 2025.

Wyong Tennis Association President Leoni Baldwin said the courts were used extensively as they were directly in front of the clubhouse.

“Our players at Wyong Tennis are delighted with the new surface on our two main courts,” she said.

“It has made playing easier with the new surface, particularly after wet weather as the drainage is excellent.”