08/28/2026
Shout out to Riya! Many may notice her from running our tennis clinics for ages 7-10, what you may not know is this we her initiative.
Riya submitted through the City of Somers Point Recreation to have a permit for use of the tennis courts on DeFeo Lane, to host clinics for ages 7-10 on Sundays, where she ideally would charge a nominal fee and give the collected registration fees to a charity.
Our director of PAL, Nick Wagner was in the meeting attendance for that Recreation Board Meeting and suggested a collaboration, where the PAL would host it with our approved volunteers, and waive a registration fee and assist her with a donation to the charity of her choice. Offering this as a free program to Somers Point Residents.
Riya is entering her Junior Year at Mainland Regional High School and has had members of the Mainland Tennis Club assist her on Sundays.
They collected rackets for children to use during the series, offsetting the cost for parents for children to try tennis.
Tonight, at this evenings Somers Point City Council Meeting, she was honored by Resolution by City Council for her volunteerism.
We are proud of the program Riya has created, and know she has a bright future ahead of her.
Congratulations Riya!
