The sport of tennis is alive, well and thriving at the Wellington Tennis Center.
Wellington Tennis Center Director Chuck Gill noted that his 21-court venue was an active supporter and participant in the promotion of National Tennis Month, sponsored by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) throughout the month of May.
“In May, we named and recognized a tennis player of the day, which we promoted and publicized through our Facebook page,” Gill said. “It was a big hit. On Mother’s Day, we named a mother, and on Memorial Day, we recognized a veteran. Between our junior program, leagues, lessons and clinics, we have a large number of avid tennis players, of all ages, here in Wellington who play here at the Wellington Tennis Center.”
Three of those honored as “players of the day” were Barbara Trimble, Penelope “Penny” Rahman and Mark Edelschick. They truly enjoy playing tennis at the Wellington Tennis Center.
“The tennis community is incredibly welcoming, and I appreciate the many opportunities to play,” Trimble said.
“This is the most dedicated group of tennis professionals and staff I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with,” Rahman added.
“Tennis has helped me get back in shape and maintain a healthy lifestyle, which I truly appreciate,” Edelschick said.
According to Peter Francesconi, chair of the USTA’s National Advocacy Committee, the Wellington Tennis Center was one of the most active supporters of National Tennis Month throughout the United States.
“Chuck Gill and his team were amazing during National Tennis Month. They generated lots of interest and exposure for the sport during the month of May,” Francesconi said. “And I’m sure Wellington’s members appreciated the recognition they received. I hope other tennis facilities around the country will consider doing something similar next May. Chuck and his team at Wellington are true advocates for this sport.”
According to Gill, there is never a slow day at the Wellington Tennis Center.
“We are a ‘rain or shine’ summer camp, as we do physical conditioning and other drills and games upstairs if it rains,” Gill said. “On a regular day, we easily have more than 200 tennis players coming through our center to play, practice, participate in a league match or take a lesson. On a busy day, more than 300 tennis players will walk through our door. And when we have a big tournament, as many as 400 players and fans will be here throughout the day.”
Looking forward, the next big events at the Wellington Tennis Center will take place this fall. The facility will also have six new courts later this year.
“In November, we will be hosting the national father-daughter, mother-daughter and mother-son tournaments,” Gill said. “And we are breaking ground for seven padel courts in mid-June.”
