2026 Calendar

SOCIAL NIGHTS

May 22 (Indoors)
 
June 19 (Outdoors)
 
July 17 (Outdoors)
 
The August Social (50th anniversary) will be on Saturday, August 22. Details will be sent out mid August.
 
September 25 (Indoors, includes AGM)
 
Outdoor socials will be held in Queen Elizabeth Park adjacent to the courts.
 
Indoor socials will be held at Vancouver Unitarian Church (Main Hall) – 949 West 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC
 

TOURNAMENTS

No matter what your level, or if you’ve never played in a tournament before – you’ll want to join in the fun of tournament play set up on these QETC club nights. 

  • Friday, June 12
  • Friday, July 10
  • Friday, Aug 14
  • Friday, Sept 11
SOCIALS AND TOURNAMENTS ARE RESTRICTED TO MEMBERS ONLY!
Details of each Tournament and Social will be emailed to members prior to the events.
 

BALL MACHINE

2026 Ball Machine Operation Report

We had good weather and abundant attendance to close the season’s Ball Machine operation on August 25th.  A big thank you to Albert for technical service to the machine, and Chris for the logistics of storing and delivering the machine to court, and all the volunteers in helping to set up and take down the facility, a big shoutout to Krista and Charlene who are always there.  Great welcome to many new members who came to use the machine.  Heard through the grapevine that some new members choose to join QE over another club because they read the Ball Machine info on the website.

Some of you may know Peter and Chris will bow out of the Ball Machine operation, Peter because of better rationing on activities after hip replacement and Chris because of moving residence.  Albert has graciously stepped in to take over the operation for next season.  Please give Albert the usual support that you have shown all this season.  

See you at the Ball Machine again next year.
Peter Chris Albert

For the months of June, July, and August, the Ball Machine operation will go as follows:

  1. 5:30 – 7:30 on Tuesdays with absolute good weather.
  2. To allow for uninterrupted play on court 16 at 5pm we will start the set up at 5:30. We appreciate volunteers to help in the set up.
  3. We will take down at 7:15 so that the court is free for the 7:30 session.
  4. Typical operation is 5:45 – 6:45 Baseline rally followed by 6:45 – 7:15 Volley and other shots. 

QETC is likely the first recreational tennis club that has a regular ball machine operation and we encourage players of all levels to take advantage of this facility. We suggest spending a half-hour session every Tuesday.  Novice players can develop muscle memory with practice. Intermediate players can set a target: backhand slices, angle volleys, offensive lobs, etc.  You will surprise yourself after a season of practice!  Advanced players are also welcome to practice and demonstrate proper stroke techniques.