New technology will make it easier for tennis players and families to access West Lalor courts.
Until recently, the tennis club was like most others around the state; anyone wanting to use the courts had to first gain access to keys to the clubhouse. It meant many people didn’t bother.
West Lalor secretary Ross Graham says a new pilot program, Opening Up Tennis, run by Tennis Australia, will change that.
“The program has an online system, which runs the facility through a touch pad,” he said. “You can book to use the courts online.
“It’s quite an expensive project and only a handful of clubs in the state are trying it. The lights and gates at the club will all be run through the touch pad.”
The club hopes it will encourage families to access the facilities.
“We want people to feel comfortable using the courts and hope it will eventually help grow our membership,” Graham said.
The club also has a new senior coaching group, Topseed Tennis, running all its programs, which include beginners (Hotshots), cardio tennis, and coaching lessons for players wanting to improve their skills.
The club is holding an open day on Saturday, 10am-3pm. Details: westlalortc@yahoo.com or 0407 823 874
