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BBC News
a day ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Dumfries tennis centre on course to open this year
A new indoor tennis centre in Dumfries is on course to open later this Transforming Scottish Indoor Tennis (TSIT) project at the King George V sports complex has reached the halfway stage in its began in February on the three-court centre which will open towards the end of the is part of nationwide efforts to boost participation and will provide year-round access to tennis for players across Dumfries and Galloway. The £2.3m project is described as an important landmark in the ongoing efforts to improve access to the sport across will be the third indoor tennis centre built recently following sites in Edinburgh and Johnstone, who chairs Dumfries and Galloway Council's community wellbeing committee, said: "I am delighted to see the progress of the new tennis centre and look forward to it being completed."It will be a major community asset for us and will provide much-needed indoor facilities for tennis players in the region and beyond." 'A sport for everyone' Sportscotland chief executive Forbes Dunlop said it was exciting to see the progress which had been made."When it's opened the centre will be hugely significant for local tennis and the communities in Dumfries and Galloway," he Lawn Tennis Association said the project embodied its vision of ensuring tennis was "truly a sport for everyone".Blane Dodds, chief executive of Tennis Scotland, said: "This is a significant moment as we aim to continue making tennis accessible to everyone right across Scotland by providing year-round indoor facilities."The new indoor centre in Dumfries and Galloway is taking shape and we're all looking forward to seeing players get on the courts soon."
Daily Record
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Work on new Dumfries and Galloway indoor tennis centre reaches halfway stage
The £2.3 million, three court facility at the King George V complex is due to be open by the end of the year. Building work on Dumfries and Galloway's £2.3 million indoor tennis centre has reached the half way stage. The Transforming Scottish Indoor Tennis (TSIT) project at the King George V complex in Dumfries will feature three courts which can be used all year round. Work began on the centre in February and it is hoped it will be open by the end of the year. Chair of the council's education, skills and community wellbeing committee, Councillor Maureen Johnstone, said: 'I am delighted to see the progress of the new tennis centre and look forward to it being completed. 'It will be a major community asset for us and will provide much-needed indoor facilities for tennis players in the region and beyond.' There are 11 tennis clubs with nearly 1,000 playing members across the region, but the weather means play is reduced during the winter. The new centre will solve that problem and it will be open to clubs, schools and players of all ages, providing inclusive, accessible and affordable access to tennis. Coaches are currently going through their qualifications with Tennis Scotland and Ashleigh is leading the work on the new facility. The TSIT fund – operated by the LTA, LTA Tennis Foundation, sportscotland and Tennis Scotland, provided nearly £1.7 million for the project. That includes a loan of more than £200,000 to the council. The local authority has also provided nearly £500,000 towards the total cost and Holywood Trust has put in £200,000. Chief executive of Tennis Scotland, Blane Dodds, said: 'This is a significant moment as we aim to continue making tennis accessible to everyone right across Scotland by providing year-round indoor facilities. The new indoor centre in Dumfries and Galloway is taking shape and we're all looking forward to seeing players get on the courts soon.' Once work is completed, it will be the third indoor tennis centre built in Scotland in the last few years, with the TSIT fund supporting 13 new indoor courts. Chief executive of sportscotland, Forbes Dunlop, said: 'It's exciting to see the progress being made on the tennis centre in Dumfries. When it's opened the centre will be hugely significant for local tennis and the communities in Dumfries and Galloway. 'During what are very challenging times financially, I must commend the commitment of our partners to delivering this project and I look forward to seeing the impact it will have.' CEO of the LTA, Scott Lloyd, added: 'This outstanding facility will serve as a vibrant hub for the Dumfries and Galloway community, providing a welcoming space for players of all levels throughout the year. 'This project embodies LTA's vision of 'tennis opened up' – ensuring that tennis is truly a sport for everyone.'
Edinburgh Reporter
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
East Open tennis starts this weekend
The East of Scotland tennis Open gets underway this weekend at Craiglockhart and George Watson's College courts with a lot to live up to. Only a few weeks ago the event was named 'competition of the year' in the Tennis Scotland annual awards and a bumper entry confirms it is as popular as ever. Events range from under-8's upwards and also incorporated will be a wheelchair tennis tournament as well as padel. Top seeds in the main singles are Katie Gater (women) and Ewan Moore (men). Much local interest will centre on Fraser Swan (Thistle) who is seeded sixth among the men while Hanna Augustynska, playing out of Craiglockhart Tennis Centre, and Aadya Iyer Chadalawada (David Lloyd, Newhaven) are highly promising teenagers seeded sixth and fourth respectively. Earlier this year the girls teamed up to reach the semi-final of the Lexus British under-16 doubles. Another to keep an eye out for the in under-14s is Watson's College pupil Jack Fair playing out of Grange. Shrewd judges are tipping him for an exceptional career. Main seedings – Men – 1. Ewan Moore; 2, David Killean; 3. Fraser Watters; 4. Liam O'Brien; 5. Adam Clunie; 6. Fraser Swan; 7. Callum McGinn; 8. Findlay Pratt. Women – Katie Gater. 2. Heather Barlow; 3. Zoe Moffat; 4. Aadya Iyer Chadalawada; 5.. Kirsty Robertson; 6. Hanna Augustsynska; 7. Anna McKnight; 8. Anna McBride. The event carries £700 prize money in both men's and women's events with £350 earmarked for runners-up. Finals day on Sunday May 25 will be live streamed via the following links: Centre Court – Court 1 – Jacob Fearnley, British No 2 male from Edinburgh, is back in action on the pro tour next week contesting the Geneva Open. Jacob's rapidly improving ranking – world No 58 – has gained him direct entry to the main draw along the likes of Novak Djokovic, Taylor Fritz and recent Madrid Open winner Caspar Ruud without having to qualify. Like this: Like Related
