Uplifting the community through tennis

Fancy yourself with Serena Williams or Izak van der Merwe’s tennis techniques? Weltevreden Park Tennis Club is taking things a notch up by uplifting their players.

The club held their internal championships which saw club members advancing their tennis skills while enjoying the pleasures of being cheered by their family and friends on 30 August.

Following the appointments of new chairman Yusuf Coovadia and vice chairman of the club Tim Cross– who are visibly proud of their appointments – the club looks to entice tennis lovers.

“The internal championships are unbelievable,” said Coovadia.

“This is for members to evaluate if they have improved their standards and to also compete against different players of different standards.”

The internal championships created a huge thrill for families and friends.

“Our core focus is to develop tennis within the area, and create a warm friendly environment for its members and for the community,” informed Coovadia.

With much passion and enthusiasm from the pair, the community looks to be uplifted with sportsmanship.

“We are attempting to attract families and to get the kids out from behind their PlayStation, X-box and tablets to enjoy fresh air and partake in some exercise, something that is sorely lacking among children today,” shared Cross.

For every existing or new members, the club offers tennis clinic for their children on Saturdays.

“We have created a Saturday development clinic for kids, parents who are members are allowed to bring their kids and immediate family members to a tennis development clinic.”

Cross profusely added that this initiative increases sportsmanship and urges youngsters to exercise and to learn tennis skills.

The club also looks forward to their impending tennis Open Day on 4 October which will see individuals bringing their A-game into the sports.

Details: Visit www.weltevredentennisclub.wordpress.com or Chairman Yusuf Coovadia 084 703 8857 or

Vice Chairman Tim Cross 083 282 0902