Holding Court

Pacific tennis coaches Brian Jackson (top) and Sandy Garry play the unofficial first match on the University's new tennis courts. The final score of the match was not disclosed.

They may not be officially open, but Pacific's tennis coaches (and some players) have had a chance to test drive the courts at Pacific's new tennis facility.

Save for some electrical work and last minute finishing touches, the new courts are ready for play. While the courts are not yet open for the campus community, head men's tennis coach Brian Jackson and head women's coach Sandy Garry got out their racquets and tried out the new courts on May 27. They were soon joined by a pair of Pacific women's tennis players who happen to live right across the street from the new complex.

The courts were met with rave reviews from the coaches and players alike. The teams will be ready to take the courts for real when the teams start fall practices in September.

The new tennis complex features six courts, three of which are covered and will be available for year-round use. A ribbon-cutting and dedication will be held at a later date. The tennis facility was originally scheduled to be completed in April, but the unusually wet weather over the spring pushed the construction timeline back.

Some other shots of the new home for Pacific tennis...