Thunderbird of the Term | Winter 2025

A huge congratulations to Griffin and Emily for being selected as the Thunderbirds of the Term for Winter 2025! This recognition celebrates their exceptional effort, attitude, coachability, and performance on and off the court.

Throughout the term, Griffin and Emily have consistently demonstrated an incredible level of commitment to their training, always giving their best effort, no matter the challenge. Their drive to improve, both individually and as a team, has set a remarkable example for their peers. Beyond their skill on the court, their positive attitudes and strong work ethic have made them standout players and respected teammates


High Performance Thunderbird of the Term | Winter 2025

Griffin Luke

Age: 9

Tennis Class: Green Elite

Tennis Experience: 3 years

Plays: Left/Two-Handed BH

Favourite Player: Ben Shelton

Favourite Shot: Forehand Drop Shot

Hobbies: Tennis, Soccer, Ping Pong and hanging out with my friends on Bowen Island

Why I play tennis: “Because I love it!!!!!”

Tennis Goals: “To win a Grand Slam.”


Competitive Thunderbird of the Term | Winter 2025

Emily Wang

Age: 8

Tennis Class: Green Competitive

Tennis Experience: 2 years

Plays: Left/Two-Handed BH

Favourite Player: Rafael Nadal

Favourite Shot: Forehand Crosscourt

Hobbies: Drama, Math, Art, Reading, Drawing

Why I play tennis: “Because I like how it feels like when I hit the ball.”

Tennis Goals: “To become a pro tennis player.”


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