A message from the Tennis Convenor, Mr. Andy Gilvary
As you may know the College recently laid 8 brand new tennis courts at lower park over the summer break. The work was completed last week and on Sunday we will be celebrating this exciting development for the tennis programme with a parents and carers day / tournament at the courts from 10am – 1pm. I’d welcome anyone from the staff who would like to come down and have a look at the new courts and or if you would like to have a hit please let me know. We’ll be putting on some breakfast from 9.30am, Father Gavin will bless the courts at 10am after which we’ll warm up and play some matches in what should be a great day.
Joeys opened its first tennis court on the 7th May 1911, with 6 courts then being placed within the main College campus in 1972. As the programme grew, and with the introduction of the GPS competition, the courts relocated to Lower Park in 1992 where the curriculum has remained since. Today, we cater for approximately 100 boys in summer, who head to use the courts around 10’000 times annually. Hopefully Sunday will be an excellent way to recognise the future of tennis at Joeys.
Have a great day and I hope to see you at the weekend,
