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Object Record
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Metadata
Item ID# |
2014.023.011 |
Object Name |
Badge, Membership |
Date |
1971 |
Description |
A blue and gold felt badge. The badge is in the shape of a crest or shield. There is a gold border that outlines the image on the front. The image is of a lighthouse with water and a boat on the horizon with seagulls in the sky. Below the image it reads in gold capital letters "SOUTHAMPTON TENNIS CLUB". On the back of the badge there is faint lettering with yellow pencil crayon that reads "STC 1971". |
Provenance |
The item was donated from the Southampton Tennis Club who celebrated their 50th Anniversary in 2006. In 1956, Irwin "Fawcett" Warder led an inspired and dedicated group of volunteers to establish the Southampton Tennis Club, a club anchored in fun, fitness and fair play for all ages. Development of Membership and Programming Membership in the Southampton Tennis Club ("STC") began in 1956 at around 125 members. Membership broke 500 by the mid-1960s, and grew to over 1,500 members in 2005. The club continues to operate. The STC began as a junior tennis program in 1956, with the goal of turning out junior tennis players to participate in three major tournaments: Western Ontario, Ontario Closed/Open, and the Canadians. The club succeeded at that goal from 1958 to 1970. The philosophy of the club then changed towards introducing tennis to as many people as possible in order that families may enjoy the game together. This recreational philosophy incudes insight into competition through Cups Day events and Round Robin Tournament, as well as providing a progression of skills for all levels of players. Recreational fun and family philosophy has been an important part of its history. Activities have included: a teaching program, competitive play, social play, social events and community service. Community outreach and collaborations have included free use of facilities during the off-season, customized lessons for special-needs players, community social events, collaboration promoting the community in wellness and tourism, a run/ride/skate event to raise funds for the local hospital, and an annual music award presented on Cups' Day to a local elementary student. The Southampton Tennis Club was nurtured by Ruth and Fawcett Warder from 1956-1984, the people who had a dream and brought it to reality. The success of the club has also been accomplished through the hard work of many volunteers, and generous gifts and donations from the club's membership. Development of Facilities The two existing clay courts at Thompson Street and Gilbert Lane (known as Upper Courts or Uptown Courts) were paved in 1956. In 1957, overhanging lights were installed (replaced by corner lights in 1981). In 1958, a double practice board and bleachers were erected. Three new tennis courts were built on Morrison Park, Lake Street, land leased to the Club by the town in 1961 (Known as Downtown Courts, Beach Courts, or Lake Street Courts). Two additional courts were constructed on that site in 1962. The Club House was constructed on that site in the form of a roughed in building in 1963. The entire project was completed by volunteer workers under the guidance of a Carpenter. In 1976, six new tennis courts, known as The Warder Courts were constructed on South Street land made available to the Club by Earl Putman. In 2005, the six Warder Courts were resurfaced and two new courts were constructed, bringing the club's court inventory to 15. A clubhouse was also built at the Warder Courts in or around the fall of 2005. |
Dimensions |
W-12 L-12.5 cm |
Search Terms & Subjects |
Athletic Clubs Sports Tennis Insignia |
Places |
Southampton |
Businesses, Organizations, Ships, Sites |
Southampton Tennis Club |