Sporting organisations across South Australia have joined forces to support the Kangaroo Island communities devastated by bushfires.
Chief Executive Officers from Tennis SA, South Australian Cricket Association (SACA), South Australian National Football League (SANFL) and Netball SA will visit Kangaroo Island tomorrow, Thursday 20 February.
As part of the visit the sports will meet with the Kangaroo Island Council and the Commissioner for Kangaroo Island to discuss local sports’ needs and how the state’s sporting organisations can support the relief and rebuild efforts moving forward. There will be an audit of affected sporting venues, clubs and facilities as the planning begins.
Tennis SA will also host a Kangaroo Island Bushfire Relief Community Tennis Event on Thursday night, giving all members of the community the opportunity to get involved through an ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Carnival and Open Court Session.
“This trip to Kangaroo Island will give us the opportunity to see firsthand the devastation that these fires have caused, and hear directly from the communities affected,” said Debbie Sterrey, Tennis SA CEO.
“It will also form the start of our planning for future recovery, while giving us the chance to bring the community together for a few hours of tennis fun.”
The Kangaroo Island Bushfire Relief Community Tennis Event will be held on Thursday 20 February 2020 at Parndana Tennis Club, Playford Highway, Parndana.
An ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Carnival for children will take place from 6.00 pm-7.00 pm, with an Open Court Session for adults to follow from 7.00 pm-8.00 pm.
This will be the first of several Bushfire Relief Community Tennis Events to be held around the state in the coming weeks.
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