Kingsville tennis pair honoured nationally

Two of the original founding members of the Kingsville Tennis Association (KTA) – Harry Roetelle and Arleigh Fysh – were recently awarded the 2022 Tennis Canada Distinguished Service Award.

They have both been involved in the Kingsville Tennis Association for over 50 years and their foresight and planning have been instrumental in building the strong club that exists today.

The Tennis Canada directors unanimously approved their nominations due to their significant long-term contribution to the growth and promotion of tennis in Kingsville.

This year, 22 worthy recipients from across Canada will receive the Distinguished Service Award. They will be honoured at a ceremony in recognition of their award at the 2023 National Bank Open presented by Rogers.

Arleigh Fysh and Harry Roetelle get set for a friendly tennis match at the Kingsville Tennis Association courts.

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KTA is very proud of the partnership that Harry and Arleigh forged, and continues to this day, with the Town of Kingsville.

Harry and Arleigh were the driving force behind building the courts (circa 1975) that Kingsville has today at no cost to the taxpayers.

The Town of Kingsville partnered with KTA allowing the courts to be built on town land and KTA to be financially responsible for repairs and maintenance.

In recent years, KTA has received some assistance from the Town of Kingsville towards the expenses to keep the courts in good repair. They have been very supportive in fostering tennis in Kingsville.

The Kingsville Tennis Association has more than 100 members and Arleigh and Harry are considered two very important cogs in the wheel.