Today, the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, announced $1.4 million in funding for improvements to local tennis facilities, as the City of St. John’s and the province prepare to host the 2025 Canada Summer Games.
With this Provincial Government investment, indoor and outdoor facilities in St. John’s will see significant positive impacts. Tennis Newfoundland and Labrador will be able to improve the court and lighting systems at Riverdale Tennis Club, and will improve seating, make court upgrades and install a new air dome at the Green Belt Tennis Club.
These enhancements will ensure St. John’s has high-quality facilities that meet the technical standards required for hosting Canada Summer Games tennis events.
The modernization of these facilities will also provide a lasting legacy for tennis athletes and leisure players to enjoy, and will help encourage active living in the community. It will also strengthen the potential for Newfoundland and Labrador to host other large-scale tennis events in the future.
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“Hosting the Canada Games brings a multitude of economic and social benefits to communities. The Provincial Government is pleased to make this infrastructure investment, both to support the upcoming games and to support the game of tennis, helping to create healthier, more active communities in the years ahead.”
Honourable Steve Crocker
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
“Thanks to the support of Minister Crocker and the Provincial Government, we have an opportunity to build a legacy in tennis and inspire the next generation in our province to pick up a racket and live better through sport. Tennis is truly a lifelong activity for people of all ages and abilities, and we look forward to reaching new heights in our province creating champions, both in tennis and in life.”
Melissa Pine
President, Tennis Newfoundland and Labrador
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