McBride Celebrates Wyong Tennis Upgrades

Member for Dobell, Emma McBride MP, has welcomed news that court upgrades at Wyong Tennis are now complete.

At the last election, McBride pledged support to Wyong Tennis to upgrade their centre, which is home to over 2,000 active players.  

Work saw the main tennis courts resurfaced, and drainage improved, creating safer courts and better playing surfaces. With many of the players at the club are in their 70’s and 80’s, safe playing facilities are imperative in empowering them to stay active and involved.

McBride joined members of the midweek ladies tennis competition to celebrate the court upgrades and joined in a POP Tennis match.

POP Tennis is a new form of tennis where the court is smaller, the ball is slower, and the racquet shorter. A POP Tennis competition is set to launch at Wyong Tennis in early 2025.

Quotes attributable to Assistant Minister McBride, Member for Dobell:

“Growing up in Wyong, Baker Park was my second home – my brothers, sister and I all played tennis, netball, cricket, soccer and swam there.

“Wyong Tennis brings together people of all ages from across the Coast.

“That’s why I committed $100,000 for Wyong Tennis at the last election, and I’m thrilled to see the upgraded courts being enjoyed by local players.”

Quotes attributable to Leoni Baldwin, President of Wyong Tennis Association:

“We thank Emma for helping us to resurface our two main courts. These courts are used extensively as they are directly in front of the clubhouse.

“Our players at Wyong Tennis are delighted with the new surface on our 2 main courts. It has made playing easier with the new surface, particularly after wet weather as the drainage is excellent.”