2009.11.22
Editorial: Tennis at Countryside
The ball is in Roanoke's court
A tennis group wants to use Countryside's indoor courts to teach youth. Can the city afford it?
A request by the Blue Ridge Junior Tennis League, on the surface, sounds reasonable: The group would lease indoor courts at Countryside Golf Course, rent court time to players and use the funds to teach the game to youngsters.
Roanoke City Council members greeted the idea with enthusiasm last week, with Councilwoman Gwen Mason going so far as to challenge Mayor David Bowers and Councilman Dave Trinkle to a doubles match to raise funds.
It will take more than a friendly wager to get the building and courts in shape. How much more isn't known, and the dollar amount should dictate whether the tennis league will have its wish granted.
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Having recently played golf at Countryside, I would suggest some investment in the maintenance of the course. It could be a decent course with some tender loving care. I guess I wasn't looking because I didn't notice any tennis courts. I realize money is tight, but the proposed concept sounds like a good one.
Comment by Ron — November 22, 2009 @ 11:27 pm
Why isn't this money being spent on healthcare for the needy? I thought there was a crisis! Doesn't Roanoke government care? Or is golf more important?
Comment by Glen Franklin Koontz — November 23, 2009 @ 7:38 am