In early 2023, Summer Smash Tennis partnered with Tennis BC and Squamish Nation to launch fully subsidized tennis programs at the Chief Joe Mathias Centre in North Vancouver – a first of its kind. Hear from the people who made it happen and the community members who welcomed it, as a vision years in the making finally comes to life.
Season after season, something remarkable has taken hold. Participation has grown, skills have sharpened, and a new generation of Indigenous youth are stepping into leadership roles, with Coach Celina leading the way. This chapter looks ahead: dedicated tennis infrastructure, pathways to high performance, and more Indigenous coaches trained to lead from within. Tennis is the…
Tennis BC is proud to announce a new partnership with Summer Smash Tennis in support of their impactful Indigenizing Tennis Initiative. This collaboration marks an important step toward increasing access to tennis in Indigenous communities across British Columbia while supporting Indigenous leadership and cultural inclusion in the sport. In 2024, the Indigenizing Tennis Initiative expanded to serve…
What began at Squamish Nation has now expanded to Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam, and the roots are going deeper. Meet Celina Dorame, a Tsleil-Waututh Nation member who picked up a racquet for the first time in Winter 2024 and is now training to become a certified Tennis Canada Instructor. Her journey is more than a personal…