To False Creek Tennis Club members:

Dec. 19 update from Tennis BC - 

Sport has been moved back into Phase 2, with some extra checks and protocols now in place. The following are the key changes as we interpret them:

1. There is now a 3-metre physical distancing regulation rather the 2-metre.

2. There are now major differences between what is allowed for adults (19+) versus juniors.

3. For adults, 2 is the magic number. No more than 2 are allowed on the court at any time (excluding the coach). You are now allowed only private or semi-private lessons – no group lessons.

4. For juniors, you are allowed a maximum of 4 players playing on a court (plus the coach).

5. No doubles play is allowed at this time.

6. Masks are to be worn by all personnel, including coaches unless physically playing.

7. A reminder for all clubs to be diligent and collect full name, phone number or email of everyone entering their facility in case it is ever needed for contact tracing.

8. No events are to be run at this time.

NOTE: DEC. 18 - The current Public Health Order mandates that adults must maintain a distance of 3 meters. If you cannot maintain this distance, then you should not be playing. It is hoped that we will see this relaxed after January 8 but, in the meantime, Public Health suggests that adults 'take a break' from sport until the new year.

November, 2020 - Check on the first ever Winter House League that we've set up for current members only. There can be no group bookings at UBC or at the Richmond Hub this Fall, so until things open up maybe you want to try this FCTC House League. You will be partnered up, and assigned one match per month to play at a time and location that you and your opponents agree to. Log in to the site and click on the Members tab.

By the way, the Parkade is now open -- well, it was for a few days, hoping it is now a regular practice to unlock the doors every morning. However the courts are in horrible shape ... we will work with the Community Association and Parks Board to see what the plan is to clean them up.

Stay safe, everyone!

Your Tennis Executive (Ray, Dom, Amy, Karen, Cheryl)

Located close to downtown Vancouver, the False Creek Tennis Club is a recreational tennis club for adult tennis players of level 3.0 and above. Almost all Club play is doubles, with a singles ladder also available for non-club times.

Outdoor play runs from mid-April until late-September each year, with drop-in doubles games Sunday mornings and Wednesday and Friday evenings. In addition, various tennis tournaments and social activities are held throughout the year. Check out the events calendar for a complete schedule and event information.

The False Creek Tennis Club is affiliated with the False Creek Community Centre, and rents the tennis courts at the False Creek Community Centre on Granville Island (Sunday mornings) and on top of the Parkade at 600 Moberly Road (Wednesday and Friday evenings).  NOTE: Until further notice, the Moberly Parkade courts are closed for repair. Until the repairs are complete, our Wednesday evening tennis will be held at McBride Park, 3350 West 4th Avenue, and on Friday evenings we will be at Granville Park, 3001 Fir St. 

New members are welcome; see the membership info page for details about becoming a member of the club.

2020 Registration DATES

Registration for the 2020 season is now open.  Registration takes place, using the "MEMBERSHIP" tab above. 

New members will be asked to take part in an assessment to ensure their level is appropriate for club play.

***All members must agree to the Waiver 2020 ***

The City was hoping to return the Moberly Parkade tennis courts to playing condition by July 1, 2020.  That date is delayed. Until then, our Wednesday evening play will be at McBride Park, 3350 West 4th Avenue, and our Friday evening play will be at Granville Park, 3001 Fir Street.

Important Link (registration session)
 

Use code FCTC10 when you arrange to have your racquet picked up and restrung and then delivered back to you.

www.restringthatthing.com 

march 2020 - Another longtime founding member has left us. Gerry Halpern was a very social person, with great stories and a welcoming smile for everyone. He was a leader of our club, and worked hard to get door prizes and to keep the fun in tennis. RIP Gerry.

February 2019 - With sadness, we learned of the passing of our longtime member Alex McKay. Alex was one of the founding members of our club, and was a talented player. He served as President, as BBQ Chef and as Social Convenor for many decades. RIP Alex. A Celebration of Life was held June 2.