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Canada Day tennis tourney planned

Shirley Carter says this Cariboo version of Wimbledon will once again be held July 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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These avid 108 Mile Ranch tennis players cannot wait to play in the revived 'Whippleton' tourney on Canada Day. New and former tennis players are urged to participate for not only the love of the game

 

“Whippledon” has been revived at the 108.

After a few years absence, Shirley Carter says this Cariboo version of Wimbledon will once again be held July 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event will take place at the 108 Resort tennis courts, across from the mailboxes.

New players and former players are especially welcome, she says.

“This is a time to see what the 108 Tennis Club is all about, and why people get hooked on this game.”

Names will be drawn for partners, and a set will last a maximum of 30 minutes, so participants will get to play with a variety of people. There is no charge, but folks must register by June 28, by phoning Carter at 250-791-6220.

Traditional strawberries and whipped cream are provided afterwards by the 108 Resort Golf & Outdoor Adventures.

Carter notes Canada has some incredible tennis players on the international stage. Milos Raonic, 21, from Ontario is ranked 21st in the world and came close to beating the world's number 2 men’s player Roger Federer on June 15 in Germany. Raonic will represent Canada at the London 2012 Summer Olympics.

Toronto’s Daniel Nestor is ranked as the world's number 1 in men's doubles. Vasek Pospisil from Vernon will be Nestor's partner at the Summer Olympics in July.