The first Sale Tennis Club Fast 4 Challenge season for 2021 finished last week after four rounds of fabulous Fast 4 tennis. 8 teams competed in the modified game format with each team playing 3 sets of Fast 4 tennis each night. Teams were made up of workmates, social clubs and groups of friends, who all enjoyed the fun atmosphere.
The 4 rounds of tennis unfortunately spanned over 8 weeks with COVID restrictions and then floods causing delays. However this did not dampen the enthusiasm of the teams who turned up rain, hail or shine to take the court, socialise and enjoy the sausages fresh from the BBQ.
After the 4 rounds were finally completed “Tennis Tragics”, made up of Jo Rule, Jo MacTier and Prue McNaughton, were declared the winners. They will enjoy a fabulous night at Graze Family Bistro for their efforts.
The shortened format offers a "fast" alternative, with only four points, four games and four rules: there are no advantage scores, lets are played, tie-breakers apply at three games all and the first to four games wins the set. It has been described as the tennis equivalent of the Twenty20 format of cricket.
The shortened game format provided an exciting and much quicker variation on traditional tennis, with each set limited to about 20 minutes. The Fast 4 Challenge catered for players of all standards, from beginners to seasoned campaigners. There was a very popular weekly prize with the support of Graze Family Bistro.
Following the success of this Fast 4 Challenge Sale Tennis Club are now seeking new players for the next season which will commence in August. Players can be from businesses, families and friends or just put your individual name down and you will be put into a team. Prior tennis experience is not needed. We can cater for all abilities so long as you are prepared to have fun. Families and new players are especially welcome.
Sale Tennis Club is also recruiting for its night pennants which commence in July. Night pennants run on Tuesday and Thursday nights with play commencing at 7.00 pm and finishing around 9.30 pm.
Player lists are currently displayed at the clubrooms. Night pennants cater for players of all standards and teams are graded around individual abilities to ensure an even competition. With our courts now lit with electricity that we make and store onsite Sale Tennis Club can cater for up to 56 players per night so get in early, bring as many friends as you can, and enjoy the fun.
Anyone requiring further details about night pennants or to get your name on permanent player lists or the fill-in list please email theelms82@outlook.com or contact Robin Lowe on 0418 514 788