SCLTC

International Club

During the 1950’s, visiting players to the South Cowichan Lawn Tennis Club, who fell in love with the ambiance of this charming little club, realized the need to support it. Survival of grass courts in the face of changing times, not the least of which was pressure to convert to asphalt surfaces necessitated a new helping group. Thus, the International Division was born.

Past International Division president, Jeffrey Hunter, has been a local member and dedicated advocate for more than forty years. Membership fees to join the International are as low as $25.00 and as high as one can happily contribute. Hunter says, "The social camaraderie is for some of equal importance to the matches. Many who attend the Grass Court Championships each July think of it as a return to their favorite adult summer camp."

Current International Division President, Dr. Michael Taylor, also encourages Americans, Canadians and overseas players whether they are members or not to join the International and support this treasure of a club. Where else can you play in a grass court tournament with such history?

When the SCLTC celebrated 100 years of operation in 1987, a Trust was set up called the Second Century Fund; to give the Club added financial security. The income from this trust is paid to the Club every year. The capital which has increased substantially, remains as a reserve to be used only if required to ensure the Club’s survival. From the beginning, the primary source of funds building the capital in this Trust has been the International Division of the SCLTC. Donations may be mailed to SCLTC - International Division, Box 717, Duncan, BC, V9L 3Y1, Canada.

See our History section for more reasons to join this world famous lawn tennis club! You can also obtain more information on the International Division from Jeff Hunter at 1-250-748-1020.