***Mark Facca, president of the Thunder Bay Community Tennis Centre, said the dome will allow tennis and pickleball to be played on six of the clubs nine courts year-round.
“It gives this opportunity for programming, both youth and adult programming,” Facca said. “Hopefully, it’ll bolster tourism, with tournaments and whatnot, and bring some additional members into the community, but really get people another affordable alternative throughout the winter months.
“Tennis and pickleball have really exploded over the past few years, especially with the pandemic, given it was one of the few alternatives that people could participate in.”
The money is being allocated through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation…..
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