Wright State has officially created its newest sport club: tennis. The co-ed Club Tennis team was officially established this month, providing students with the first recreational tennis club on campus.
The club team hopes to start competing this winter and throughout the spring in the Midwest section of the United States Tennis Association. The format for play is typically men’s and women’s singles, men’s and women’s doubles and a mixed doubles match, which allows for both men and women to compete on the club team. Other big schools who have well-established teams in this league include: Ohio State, Miami and the University of Dayton.
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Although the Wright State team is a little late to the party, club treasurer Donny Swiecki hopes to find success. “I think we will do alright in match play but having fun is what’s most important to us. We have already had a few group meetings and we all get along really well and are looking forward to really getting to know each other and establishing friendships,” said Swiecki.
The team is hoping to create a positive impact on Wright State’s campus by providing a way for students to play tennis and by being a group that gives back to the campus and surrounding community.
“I’m really excited to be a presence on Wright State’s campus and to be another positive influence on the student body. Club Tennis will be another group that does community service and that will allow us to not only give back to our campus but also our community. It is really important to us that we take this opportunity to give back and to do good work in the world,” stated club Secretary, Nicholas Stacey.
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Club Tennis is still looking for additional players to join and help strengthen the team. The club prefers experienced players but if you are looking for something new to do the team does offer the opportunity to come out and learn how to play.
Anyone who is interested in playing Club Tennis is encouraged to contact Swiecki at swiecki.2@wright.edu or email the Assistant Director of Competitive Sports, Billy Willis, at billy.willis@wright.edu for more information.
