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Building a Legacy: Community Strength Through TennisSeason 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…
From Beginner to Coach: Celina Dorame Is Writing a New ChapterWhat 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…
Where It All Began: Bringing Tennis to Squamish NationMaking Tennis Accessible to Local First Nations 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…