SERVING UP COBRAM... Cobram GJ’s didn’t have to travel far to have a ball at Country Week in Shepparton and Mooroopna. From left, Jennie Armstrong, Glenys McCurdy, Sandra Mogg, Lisa Dean, Genevive Nielsen and Jeanette Mellier. Photo: Emma Harrop
Mooroopna and Shepparton host record-breaking Country Week tennis tournament
GREATER Shepparton got into the swing of tennis last week when it hosted the largest ever Country Week tennis tournament at the Shepparton Lawn Tennis Club and Mooroopna Lawn Tennis Club, with competitors travelling from all over Australia and as far as New Zealand and the UK.
On the final day, there were 33 winners across all categories. In the Section 1 Men’s, Bathurst Beers took out the Grand Final against Espresso Martinis, while Maryborough Middies nabbed first place as winners of the Section 1 Women’s Grand Final, defeating last year’s premiers, Tandara.
SERVING UP COBRAM… Cobram GJ’s didn’t have to travel far to have a ball at Country Week in Shepparton and Mooroopna. From left, Jennie Armstrong, Glenys McCurdy, Sandra Mogg, Lisa Dean, Genevive Nielsen and Jeanette Mellier. Photo: Emma Harrop
“We have worked closely with Council and both local Clubs to deliver an exceptional experience for players, volunteers and spectators. We are proud to have delivered the largest edition of Country Week to date, and we are grateful for the warm welcome from the Greater Shepparton community,” said Tennis Victoria President Jacqui Pirone.
BIG WINNERS… The VICSANS are a mixture of friends from Victoria and South Australia who would do anything to spend time on the tennis court together, including travelling to Greater Shepparton to compete at Country Week. From left, Anne Crouch (Barossa), Bev Virgin (Adelaide), Jennifer Luke (Maffra), Diane Arnot (Sale) and Meridy Dunn (Adelaide). Photo: Supplied.TO THE NET… Juyoun Song from Macedon Spinners was one of the many competitors at Tennis Victoria’s Country Week. Photo: Emma HarropACING IT… Ben “Orse” Hallas from the Western Port Suns had a fantastic time at Country Week tennis tournament at the Shepparton Lawn Tennis Club and Mooroopna Lawn Tennis Club. Photo: Emma HarropSERVING UP COBRAM… Cobram GJ’s didn’t have to travel far to have a ball at Country Week in Shepparton and Mooroopna. From left, Jennie Armstrong, Glenys McCurdy, Sandra Mogg, Lisa Dean, Genevive Nielsen and Jeanette Mellier. Photo: Emma HarropGRINDING OUT SETS… The Goulburn Murray Grinders have a ball at Tennis Victoria’s County Week tournament last week. From left, Rhiann Eddy, Ellie Mifka, Bronte McGregor, Hope Curtin- McDonald and Brook Starling. Photo: Emma HarropTRAVELLING FAR AND WIDE… Players came from all over the state to compete Country Week tennis tournament last week, including the Racqueteers from Donvale, Victoria. From left, Meredith Ward, Kim Leong, Lisa Lyons, Rochelle Spargo, Joy Kaias, Christine Lee and Sylvia James. Photo: Emma HarropBACCHUS MARSH… Bacchus Marsh Merry Martians enjoyed the great game of tennis in Shepparton and Mooroopna last week. From left, Nigel, Jake, Ian, Pagey, Lachlan and Nathan. Photo: Emma HarropTENNIS ANYONE… Tennis Victoria celebrated the largest ever Country Week in Shepparton and Mooroopna last week. Pictured are Debbie Aicken and Meredith Ward. Photo: Emma HarropCOUNTRY WEEK… Tennis Victoria celebrated the largest ever Country Week in Greater Shepparton. This year’s tournament utilised 108 courts, including 22 in Shepparton, 10 in Mooroopna and an additional 76 temporary courts at Mooroopna Recreation Reserve, established by Council’s Parks, Sport and Recreation team. Photo: Supplied
