Steve Lockhart and Lenka Moravcova of the Ladner Tennis Club claimed the championship of the second annual Billie's Barbershop Mixed Doubles Open on June 28, defeating Rick Connors and Nicole Stefenelli of the Tsawwassen Tennis Club 6-1, 6-4 at Hawthorne Park. The match featured extended rallies and strong shot-making from both teams, according to the Delta Optimist.
Who won the championship?
Lockhart and Moravcova prevailed in a decisive final, with the Ladner pair winning the first set 6-1 and closing out the match 6-4 in the second. The victory gave the Ladner Tennis Club bragging rights over their South Delta rivals.
How much did the tournament raise?
The tournament raised $2,000 for Deltassist, the local charity, after both finalist teams donated their prize money. Entry fees from the two-week competition contributed to the total, according to the Delta Optimist.
What was the tournament's purpose?
Billie's Barbershop, a South Delta business that has supported local sports and community initiatives for more than 14 years, hosted the event to benefit Deltassist while fostering friendly rivalry between the two clubs. Owner Adina Shore noted that the tournament demonstrated both the quality of tennis in South Delta and the area's community spirit.
The tournament is scheduled to return next year.
Sources
- Delta Optimist: South Delta tennis community raises $2,000 for Deltassist. Published June 29, 2026.
Reported from public sources.