Founder's Vision:-
To promote the sport of tennis and provide a wholesome and healthy recreation to our fellow “kababayans”. This was the vision that the founding members had in mind when they formed the Emirates Filipino Tennis Club (or EFTC) back in 1993.
Five “kumpadres”, keen on learning and promoting the sport of tennis envisioned a club that will not only fill their leisure time fruitfully, but, will also help others learn and enjoy the sport. The club had 15 members, all close friends, and had no permanent court to play on; relying mostly on temporary memberships to other tennis courts of hotels and resorts
in the Abu Dhabi Emirate.
That was then….
Today, the EFTC has thrived to be one of the most successful “All Filipino” tennis club in the Abu Dhabi Emirate, with a membership of over 240 tennis enthusiasts (from Abu Dhabi,Sharjah and Ruwais). EFTC’s permanent venue for its activities is the Abu Dhabi Marina and Yacht Club.
EFTC and the sunny climate of the United Arab Emirates has since provided all year round tennis to EFTC members and guests. The following tournaments are held annually:
| Beginner’s
Cup - Intended new (novice) members All Doubles Tournament - Open to both members and non-member (Filipinos) EFTC Cup - Group competition with a “twist” EFCT Open - Open to both members and non-member (Filipinos) |
The other fame of EFTC are the parties held for its
members during tournament
awards nights and on special occasions, which is just about any reason (occasion) one can think of
to party!!!. Members get to enjoy their leisure hours in the company of friends, thus, helping them in getting
over with being away
from their families and relatives.
EFTC actively participates in activities of other tennis clubs in the
United Arab Emirates,
participating in tournaments all over the UAE. EFTC is also one of the regular
benefactors to the charitable missions of the Philippine
Embassy here in Abu Dhabi.
EFTC’s vision is to continue to provide its members with quality
activities as part of
its service to the Filipino community.
EFTC was established in 1993 by the
following pioneers;
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Andro
Lat, employed by ADCO and one the best backhand
player of the Club. Batangueno, married and gifted with two healthy and makulit kids AJ and Andrea.
Division 2, Class "B".
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| no photo | Greg
de Castro, true blooded Ala-Eh (Batangueno). Right
handed player. Currently posted in Buhasa (a remote place). Division 3, Class
"D"
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| no photo | Jerry
Bustalino, employed by ADCO, currently not
visible among the club members. Division 2, Class "B". |
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Ricky
dela Cruz, one of the best chairman the club ever
had. Intiated EFTC Friendship meet and made succesful tournaments during his term as
Chairman of the Club. Lefthanded player, married to Jesilyn (also a club member) and
gifted with two kids Angelika and Onyok(Junior) Division 2, Class "C" |
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Buddy del Rio, left handed player, married and blessed with three kids. Currently based in Dubai, an excellent graphics designer and artist. He designs and made most of the Club tournament banners. Division 2, Class "B" |
These are the great men of EFTC, from whose efforts, time and sacrifices, EFTC was conceived and became the biggest Filipino Tennis Club in UAE. 
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