Wednesday, January 24, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Home Hill Tennis Open Day

Home Hill Tennis is set to host its Annual Open Day set to coincide with the success of this year’s Australian Open this coming Monday January 29. This year there was much for Burdekinites to cheer about with local tennis star Adam Walton making his Australian Open debut. Playing in singles, doubles and mixed Adam played well and gained a lot of valuable experience. His family were there to cheer him on and couldn’t have been prouder. Many locals followed his matches on Nine Now.

At the Open session there will be free tennis and pickleball for all ages and stages from 6 pm onwards.  Pickleball is a racquet sport played on a smaller court with a light whiffle ball. “It is very easy to play with an underarm serve,” said pickleball organizer Kate Casswell. “Possibly the hardest thing is keeping track of the score.” Pickleball is regularly played on Tuesday nights at 7 pm.  Interested players should contact Kate Casswell on 0447384441. The first night you play is always free. Pickleball begins on January 30.

Besides the tennis and pickleball there will also be a free sausage sizzle and merchandise giveaways. Tennis members will have the opportunity to sign on and pay membership fees which are a bargain at only $60 per adult. Players wishing to join the Monday night competition should message Sheryn on 0417617622 or email homehilltennis@gmail.com. Players paying fees for the whole year in advance will receive a bonus discount and a free drink on the night. This is a great opportunity for all tennis players to get back on the court in preparation for the Annual Sugar Bowl event in May which is always a highlight on the northern calendar.

The Burdekin cheered on Adam Walton this tennis season

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