Marjorie Blackwood

Marjorie Blackwood, a distinguished Canadian tennis player, was born on May first, nineteen fifty-seven, in Karachi to a Canadian government officer. Her early years were spent in Detroit and Ottawa, where she developed a passion for tennis that would lead her to remarkable achievements on the international stage.

Throughout her career, Blackwood showcased her talent in doubles, notably partnering with Australian players Susan Leo and Pam Whytcross. Together, they reached the quarter-finals at Wimbledon in nineteen eighty-one and nineteen eighty-two, and made a significant impact at the French Open in nineteen eighty, demonstrating her prowess on the court.

In nineteen eighty-two, she was honored as Tennis Canada's female player of the year, a testament to her skill and dedication to the sport. Following her retirement, Blackwood continued to contribute to tennis as the coach and captain of the Canadian Federation Cup team in nineteen eighty-three, further solidifying her legacy in Canadian tennis.

After her playing days, Marjorie and her husband, Peter Schelling, took on the roles of tennis directors at the Whistler Tennis Club, where they have been instrumental in coaching aspiring players in the Gulf Islands. In recognition of her achievements, she was inducted into the Lisgar Collegiate Institute Athletic Wall of Fame in two thousand eighteen, celebrating her lasting impact on the sport.