by Tanya Steele
The Healesville Tennis club hosted the 15th annual ladies doubles round robin on Monday 27 March.
President Leni Harrison thought the weather might put people off, but the event still had a good turn out with around 20 players attending.
“We have people from all over the Yarra Valley and it’s worked well today,” she said.
Players hit the courts with enthusiasm and a few laughs, facing off in pairs for the round robin event.
Even with the occasional showers they managed to get the competition mostly played before the rain got particularly heavy.
The comp is in its 15th year and has attendees from all over the Yarra Valley, from ages 30 to 70 plus.
The competition partners everyone with everyone, playing through until a winner emergers.
“There’s all different standards of play and because you play with every other player, it evens out, so it’s a good day,” Ms Harrison said.
The club followed the competition with a chicken and champagne lunch, raffle and an awards ceremony for the winners.
The Jean Sholl trophy was awarded to Nicki Seys and Norma George from Yarra Glen won the day with a total of 33 games.
It was her first time at the Ladies Round Robin event and she was delighted to win.
“I didn’t keep track, I was just enjoying myself,” she said.
She loved the day and has commended the organisation of the Healesville Tennis Club.
“We had about eight ladies come from the Yarra Glen club and the lunch was really lovely,” she said.
Ms Harrison hopes the event will run far into the future.
“I hope we have many more to come,” she said.
