Collaroy Tennis Club recognised in State Parliament

In further evidence of the vibrancy surrounding our Club at present, we notched up another accomplishment last week when State Member for Wakehurst, Michael Regan MP, formally acknowledged us in a sitting of the New South Wales Parliament. Michael read out a Community Recognition Statement, highlighting Collaroy Tennis Club's recent achievements and contributions to the community.

The Statement is now recorded in Hansard as an official transcript of parliamentary proceedings. Inclusion in Hansard is a source of public recognition, visibility and community pride. 

This is Michael’s Community Recognition Statement:

"I would like to congratulate Collaroy Tennis Club, which was nominated as Finalists for the annual Tennis NSW Awards on the 17th of October in four categories. The Club received nominations for Most Outstanding Metropolitan Club or Venue, and for Most Outstanding Inclusion Initiative. Two of their athletes, Isla Gillespie and Rafferty Stevens, were nominated for Youth Athlete with a Disability, and Pavle Marinkov was nominated for Male Junior Athlete of the Year.

“Collaroy Tennis Club started over 100 years ago and is such an integral part of the Northern Beaches sporting community, so these nominations are very well deserved. The Club champions values of inclusion, with purpose-built wheelchair accessible courts and Pride events for the local LGBTQIA+ community that help promote equal opportunity in sport.

“These nominations are a stunning and remarkable achievement for the Club and testament to their hard work supporting players of all ages and abilities. Congratulations!"

A big thank you to all members of our Committee, the Evolve Coaching Academy, our wonderful members, supporters and the wider tennis community, for their commitment to inclusiveness and to making this recognition possible.