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\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\nIn an effort to make it easier for tennis players to snag a spot at some of Vancouver\u2019s most popular courts, Tennis BC has launched a pilot reservation system.<\/p>\n
To improve inclusivity and accessibility of the sport, Tennis BC, in partnership with the City\u2019s Park Board, is piloting a paid reservation system for three courts at Kits Beach and four courts at Queen Elizabeth Park. The feedback, however, has been mixed.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe were blindsided by this proposal. Seeing this come through was met with quite high emotions like \u2018yes this is fantastic,\u2019 and \u2018oh no, my courts are being taken away,\u2019\u201d said Joshua Hobbs, co-founder of the Raincity Tennis Club.<\/p>\n
One resident player at Kits Beach says that the new system is no longer equitable, launching a petition to drop the Kitsilano courts from the pilot.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe beauty of public courts in Vancouver is that everyone waits, and everyone is okay with waiting. Now with the booking system, only those with the app and money have an unfair advantage,\u201d said petition starter Alex Cordero.<\/p>\n
The general rule is that when other players are waiting, you should give up your court after 30 minutes.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy roommate and I would always try to come here, and every time it was fully booked,\u201d said one player.<\/p>\n
But not everyone respects that rule. Tennis BC says that the new reservation system gets rid of the tension of sharing courts.<\/p>\n
\u201cEven the courts we oversee, if it\u2019s not reserved, they\u2019re free. The community still have access to those,\u201d said Henry Choi, executive director of Tennis BC.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd those who have avoided the area because of the overflow, they have the ability to reserve and go to the courts to really enjoy their time.\u201d<\/p>\n
Some players also feel that there was not enough consultation before launching the pilot.<\/p>\n
\u201cTennis BC, nor the Parks Board, nor the City did not come once to talk to anybody,\u201d said Cordero.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think this is the first step towards more solutions that are a bit more creative. Would I like to see this booking system going forward personally? I like the availability but not at the expense of other players,\u201d said Hobbs.<\/p>\n
Tennis BC says that the fees collected from reservations will be funnelled back into the city\u2019s facilities.<\/p>\n
The pilot runs until the end of September, and a permanent decision will be made based on public feedback.<\/p>\n
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\t\t\t\tIn an effort to make it easier for tennis players to snag a spot at some of Vancouver\u2019s most popular courts, Tennis BC has launched a pilot reservation system. (CityNews) <\/p>\n
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