By Barry Irving
RYE tennis club officially opened the “Hitting Wall” on Sunday 19 October. The wall and its cage surroundings is an ideal safe area to practice tennis returns. Project manager Russell Atkins said the wall is open to the public to come and hit few balls. There is a box that contains racquets and balls free to use.
The club has also created a family friendly safe play area for younger children to enjoy while their older siblings are having tennis lessons. This area also boasts some seating and tables providing a comfortable viewing area for watching the tennis. The wall and surrounding play area has been fully funded by the club committee.
The club invited Norma Cornish a long serving member to cut the ribbon, and officially open the new area. Nepean Ward councillor Andrea Allen joined in with the club members in applauding the opening and the new additions that the club has provided.
The Rye Tennis Club will celebrate Australia Day 2026 presenting the 47th Annual Australia Day Event, the second largest sporting event on the Southern Peninsula.
First published in the Southern Peninsula News – 22 October 2025
