Sakai Courts Grand Opening
June 28, 2025
What
Dedication of the new courts.
Location
At Sakai Park, across from Ordway
Accessible parking is available courtside. Additional parking is located on the west side of Madison in the Ordway/pool complex.
When
The courts are now open for public play.
Cost
Everyone is welcome. Sakai park courts promote the idea of free community play.
Junior Tennis Team play
Activities
Dedication/ acknowledgment of major donors:
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Bainbridge Community Tennis Association, Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Parks and Recreation District, Bainbridge Rotary, USTA, PNWUSTA, Bainbridge Island Parks and Trails Foundation
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Exhibition play: CeCe Combs, Malia Lemieux and Elle Schuchmen--BHS team and Andrew and Fionn Block and David Nghiem and Chase--father son duos extraordinaire.
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Refreshments provided by Bainbridge Parks and Trails Foundation
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"Greening" of the courts took place in May. Striping conforms to USTA guidelines for youth tennis as well as adult play. These are NOT pickleball lines.
David Nghiem and Chace; Andrew and Fionn Block
Andrew Block, David Nghiem; Elle Schuchman and Malia L
Ann Marie Kimball and Charkes Averill:Bainbridge Rotary
Loanne Harmeling: BCTA
Dawn Janow and Ken DeWitt: Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation District
David and Andrew vs Malia and Elle
