Our 2023/2024 Rogers First Set: Rising Stars Circuit (formerly ROG), which included a total of 30 juniors, came to a close last weekend at the Abony Family Tennis Center leaving us with division champions for the Red, Orange, and Green ball categories. Full Results Below.
Background
These events, held annually since 2015, have provided a stepping stone for players to transition from traditional lessons to competitive match play in a barrier free inclusive environment. Since its inception in 2015 it has successfully produced 15 or more players who have qualified/competed at the Junior Atlantic Championships, 5 players who have qualified/competed at Canada Games and 6 players who have gone on to compete at various Junior Nationals.
‘They have been so great for her confidence and development and really fostered her passion for tennis. I’m not sure she would have kept her “spark” had she only had the provincial tournaments. So thank you!’
Kershaw Family
Results
The following are the final results from the 2023/2024 Rogers First Set: Rising Stars Final event held this past weekend at the Abony Family Tennis Center:
Red Ball:
1st – Liam Gillies (middle)
2nd – Katana Marsh (right)
3rd – Andrew Min (left)
Orange Ball:
1st – Sahar Padayachee (middle)
2nd – Ain Asif (left)
3rd – Dani Banquicio (right)
Green Ball:
Winner – River Joyce (middle)
Runner-up – Gabriel Lopez (right)
Consolation Winner – Maddie Kershaw (left)
Amazing to see what the players are capable of once they get a chance to just play. They are so much better than I was at this age. The future looks bright for tennis in New Brunswick!
Steve Wolf – Technical Director
