Tennis appears to be undergoing somewhat of a resurgence in Whanganui, especially at school level.
Tennis Wanganui in collaboration with Sport Whanganui has launched two new competitions for secondary and primary/intermediate players.
Tennis Wanganui development contractor Gene Ridgway said kids were flocking to the game, especially at secondary school level.
"When we launched the Secondary Novice Doubles League 18 teams from four schools entered taking us a bit by surprise," Ridgway said. The schools include Cullinane, Whanganui High School, Collegiate School and Girls College.
"We thought we'd probably get four or five teams. The secondary competition is played at Whanganui High School and Whanganui Girls College with two grades - the Year 9 to Year 11 for an hour immediately after school followed the Year 12 to Year 13 players.