SportSG to free up more tennis courts for public bookings

Singaporeans will soon find it easier to book public tennis courts, as Sport Singapore (SportSG), the Singapore Tennis Association (STA), and The Kallang Group announced measures to optimize facility availability. The plan involves consolidating all national squad training sessions at the Kallang Tennis Hub. By streamlining these schedules, the organizations aim to significantly increase the number of courts open for public bookings. Some courts have already been released with immediate effect at the Kallang Tennis Hub and various ActiveSG facilities, including Heartbeat @ Bedok and Yio Chu Kang Sport Centre. This initiative comes after a viral Instagram video highlighted the considerable difficulty many players face in securing court time on public facilities. The video's creator lamented the scarcity of courts, stating, "It is the hardest thing in the world to book public courts in Singapore." He also pointed out instances where courts booked by the STA at the Kallang Tennis Hub appeared to remain unused, questioning why they were not made available to the public. Tennis coach Christabelle Ong echoed these sentiments, noting that she has frequently observed empty courts at the Kallang Tennis Hub despite online booking systems showing no availability. She emphasized that releasing unused courts, even at the last minute, would be beneficial as people are eager to play. SportSG, STA, and The Kallang Group affirmed their commitment to monitoring court usage and ensuring continued access for both recreational and competitive play.

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It is the hardest thing in the world to book public courts in Singapore. Not everyone is lucky enough to live in a fancy condo with a tennis court. We basically are fighting for public courts.