The recently relaunched Germiston Tennis Club invite all intermediate and advanced players to join their ranks.<\/p>\n
According to the president, Loyiso Matsha, the club existed in the ’70s and ’80s, but became non-operational over the years.<\/p>
\u201cThe club died out because most of the members went into retirement,\u201d said Matsha.<\/p>\n
\u201cJuniors above 12 years, who know the basics of tennis and are interested in playing club tennis are most welcome to join.\u201d<\/p>
According to Matsha, a former South African u-18 boys\u2019 singles and doubles tennis champion in 1976, 1977 and 1978, the aim of the club\u2019s resuscitation is to encourage good health habits.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want to promote fitness, social interaction and invite people to spend their free time fruitfully,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have to utilise the wonderful resources supplied by the metro, such as the tennis courts.\u201d<\/p>\n
Matsha also explained that the club is currently focused on growth.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are making it known to the community that the club is in full operation mode and, if at the end of the year we have 10 members and more, we will consider taking part in leagues and tournaments,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt the moment the club has six members and practises take place every Tuesday from 5pm to 6pm and on Saturday from 8.30am to 10pm.<\/p>\n
\u201cPlayers are welcome to stay and practise afterwards.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are eight tennis courts at the disposal of club members, two of which have recently been resurfaced.”<\/p>\n
There is a junior tennis academy, the Ekurhuleni Tennis School of Excellence (ETSOE), at the same venue, which runs separately, but in collaboration with the club.<\/p>\n
\u201cOnce the juniors from ETSOE have reached maturity in terms of performance, they will be encouraged to join the senior club,\u201d explained Matsha.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople who are keen to join the club and have no tennis experience are also welcome.<\/p>\n
For more information, contact Matsha on 071 381 6226.<\/p>\n
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