VTA and Kalamalka Country Club host one-day event for kids six-to-14 who had never played in a tournament

There was a bit of a racket for back to school at Coldstream’s Kalamalka Country Club.

The club, along with the Vernon Tennis Association, hosted the one-day Vernon Junior Tennis Tournament prior to the Labour Day weekend.

“The tournament was for players aged six-to-14 who’d never played tournament tennis,” said event spokesperson Gordon Mann.

The tourney drew 16 players with medals awarded in the following divisions:

• 10 and under winner: Boston Leigh;

Runner-up: Ben Engrram;

• 12 and under winner: Esmée Peterson;

Runner-up: Silas Kane;

• 14 and under winner: Josh Cook;

Runner-up: Sony Nguyen.

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