Northern Beaches Council congratulates Collaroy Tennis Club which was recently awarded Most Outstanding Club in the metropolitan category by Tennis NSW.
The Council-owned club facilities are fully managed and operated by volunteers.
Mayor Michael Regan said it was a great tribute to the volunteers and community involved.
“Collaroy Tennis Club has done a fantastic job in getting the local community involved and making sure their facilities are first class and ensuring everyone feels part of the club, no matter their skill or ability.”
Collaroy Tennis Club President Vito Cincinnato said it was the first time a tennis club on the Northern Beaches had won the award.
“Collaroy Tennis Club celebrated its 99th anniversary this year and we have approximately 56,650 players use the courts every year, almost twice the normal state usage.
“I’m very proud of what we have achieved. We try to focus on fun, friendliness, and inclusiveness, and membership has increased 50% in the last 18 months.
“It is our strategic goal to have a program of continuous facility improvement that meets both the tennis and community expectations.
“The club undertakes several tennis programs for disadvantage groups in the community, including Rally4Ever, a tennis and fitness program for the homeless and people with mental health concerns.
“We are the only tennis club on the Northern Beaches with wheelchair access and a Mapei hardcourt which can be used by wheelchair players.
“By the end of year, the club will also be the only club in the Northern Beaches to be fully sustainable in its electricity requirements.”
