Tennis is once again back on the Yukon's radar, thanks in large part to four key members of the sport's governing body.

This weekend's indoor version of the Capital Cup in Juneau will kick-of a busy four and a half months for Tennis Yukon's Stacy Lewis, Leighann Chalykoff, Kyle Marchuk and Jan Polivka. Not that any of them are complaining.

The four are pretty excited about a long list of plans for Tennis Yukon's second outdoor season, which include four local tournaments, league play, clinics and lessons.

In recognition of their accomplishments, the organization was a recent winner of the Building Tennis Communities Rookie BTC award for 2008. This is an annual honour given on behalf of Tennis Canada, which recognized the progress the Yukon non-profit group made in such a short period of time.

A few of the highlights included offering year-round tennis programs, introducing the sport to more than 500 Grade 5 and 6 students in February's Polar Games, having three new coaches certified, hiring Polivka as a head coach, restarting the Yukon Territorial Championships and strengthening a relationship with Juneau.

"A lot of that is due to Stacy's work...well all of it," said Chalykoff, Tennis Yukon's vice president, about the growth of the organization.

Lewis, who is not only president, but also an instructor for Tennis Yukon, is quick to give credit to the other three board members.

"We are lucky, we have four people committed to this organization," she said. "I get a call almost every day, asking about if I can start taking tennis. It's great."

For Lewis, the relationship with Juneau is among the most meaningful of accomplishments from this past year. She said it has benefitted both tennis clubs.

"That relationship has gotten much better and really re-established. They are excited about coming back for the outdoor version of the Capital Cup this summer," she said. "They are committed to doing that and I think we really have the momentum going with that club."

Lewis also said hiring a full-time coach has made a big difference for the Yukon tennis organization.

"To our juniors that are going to Canada Games none of us could have committed the time that they needed this winter," she said. "It made the difference at being able to send those kids or not."

There will be two to three Yukoners competing at the 2009 Canada Summer Games in P.E.I.

Tennis Yukon is hoping to increase its overall membership to around 75 individuals. Membership is $20 per person or $50 for a family of three or more. An annual Tennis Yukon membership runs from April to April.

The organization is holding its AGM on April 15 and encourages the public to come out. The meeting will be held at Sport Yukon, beginning at 7 p.m.

More information about Tennis Yukon or some of the organization's upcoming events can be found at www.tennisyukon.com. Members can signup at the AGM or by emailing tennisyukon@mac.com.