With the warmer weather and longer daylight hours, everyone’s attention now turns to summer sport, and what better activity than a leisurely game of tennis.
Benalla Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club president David O’Donoghue said he was excited about the upcoming season. The club’s 24 grass courts were in pristine condition and will only get better.
On the weekend of Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12, the club is hosting the second round of the junior boys interregional championships.
150 of the best junior male tennis players from across Victoria will be competing in singles and doubles events. Mr. O’Donoghue urged Benalla and district residents to come down and watch top tennis action.
Mr. O’Donoghue also said that planning for the club’s 100th annual tournament was well under way. The event will be held over three days commencing on Saturday, January 3 next year and the club is hoping that there will be in excess of 300 players competing in singles, doubles and mixed doubles events.
On the last day of the tournament, the club’s major fundraising raffle will be drawn, with a double pass to the ladies final and the men’s semi-finals of the Australian Open up for grabs. Tickets are only ten dollars.
Tuesday morning ladies are welcoming new players. Please contact Jo McKid on 0428 821 323 or Trine Bailey on 0408 852 180.
The popular mixed twilight competition commences on Wednesday, October 15, with all standards catered for. For further information please contact David O’Donoghue on 0417 514 231 or Kate Campbell on 0447 565 900.
Juniors and community play registration will take place this Friday at 5.30pm. Because of the interregional tournament, the first Saturday of junior and community play will be on Saturday, October 18. For further information, please contact Raelene Stratton or Vince Branigan on 0448 046 484.
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