Major surface upgrades force temporary closure of NRC Tennis Courts

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced the temporary closure of the tennis courts at the National Racquet Centre (NRC) as part of its ongoing programme of maintenance and facility upgrades aimed at advancing sport in Guyana.

Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle, explained that the closure is necessary to facilitate critical grinding and levelling works on the courts, a process he described as essential to maintaining international standards.

According to Ninvalle, the upgrades are being carried out with a clear objective, which to ensure the facility remains fully prepared to host regional and international tennis tournaments.

“The National Racquet Centre is the primary home of tennis in Guyana,” Ninvalle stated.

He added, “It is heavily utilised by the Guyana Tennis Association, its affiliate clubs and members, and as such, it is imperative that the playing surface meets the required standards for both competition and athlete development.”

He added that the work on the tennis courts is part of a broader, coordinated effort by the NSC to improve and modernise facilities under its control.

In this regard, Ninvalle noted that the upgrades at the tennis courts align with recent work carried out on the squash courts at the same venue, which successfully hosted several regional events, including the Caribbean Squash Championships.

Beyond tennis and squash, Ninvalle highlighted that additional improvements are currently underway at the NRC, with construction continuing on a new indoor facility designed to accommodate badminton and table tennis.

He described this development as a significant step towards creating a more versatile, multi-sport environment that can support a wider range of disciplines.

The Director of Sport also pointed to similar maintenance and remedial works recently undertaken at other major sporting venues, including the National Aquatic Centre and the National Gymnasium.

He indicated that further facilities across the country are expected to come on stream for upgrades as the NSC continues its commitment to improving sporting infrastructure.

Ninvalle thanked stakeholders and facility users for their patience, stressing that short-term disruption will yield long-term benefits for athletes and the wider sporting community.