National Racquet Centre hosts Tennis Olympiad

Today the Guyana Tennis Association (GLTA) is inviting all members of the public to come out to gain firsthand experience at playing lawn tennis at the National Racquet Centre at Woolford Avenue, Georgetown.

The event; Tennis Olympiad and Fun Day is held in observance of World Olympic Day. There will be special tennis event which is geared for all ages and is funded by the Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) in observance of World Olympic Day which is celebrated June 23 annually.

Last year the promotional activity attracted over 30 participants with the feature exercise being cardio tennis which is a type of tennis highly recognized for fitness benefits rather than competitive gains. This year’s event will no doubt provide competitive tennis oriented activities, highlighting elements of tennis technique and tactic.

More emphasis will however be placed on fitness activities and competition designed for public participation and to illustrate the physical demands of tennis.

Information will also be provided about The Olympic Movement and Tennis as an Olympic Sport.

The event is scheduled to run from 09:00am to 15:00 Hrs. All members of the public who wish to pursue tennis as a recreational sport will have an opportunity to try out the sport, watch advanced players, meet tennis coaches and join a club of their choice.