3 July 2014 | Tennis Queensland

A record 23 clubs from across the state, two from the Central Region, have been announced to receive funds in this year’s Heritage Bank Community Tennis Grants Program. This program aims to build Queensland tennis clubs into environments welcoming to the community, and fit for our next generation of Grand Slam stars.

After nine years of partnership, the Community Tennis Grants program has provided light and electricity to regional tennis facilities, painted weary clubhouses, built safer venues for players and spectators, provided water for hot summer days and much more. This year, Heritage Bank will put forward more than $28,000 in grants for Queensland communities to accomplish similar projects designed to improve tennis facilities and the experience of players and families to ultimately grow the sport in the local community.

CEO of Heritage Bank, Mr John Minz said the community grants program was a perfect way to make a positive contribution to the community. “We’re delighted that we have been able to help tennis improve the facilities they provide to club members,” he said. “At Heritage, we are all about supporting and developing our communities. “Tennis is a fantastic sport that can be played by people of all ages and walks of life. It’s also a very social sport that is a cornerstone of many local communities. “Heritage is excited to be able to support grass-roots clubs right around Queensland by funding a program that helps them improve and upgrade the facilities that they need most.”

Central Heritage Grant Recipients:

Bundaberg & District Tennis Association Inc – Hitting wall as well as a sheltered area behind the wall for storage.

Capella Tennis Club – Hitting wall with concrete slab on both sides of the wall