4 March 2022 | Tennis SA

Rally as One, a national program to support bushfire affected communities, will visit the Adelaide Hills this Sunday, supported by the Australian Open (AO) and Australian Tennis Foundation (ATF).

Rally as One was launched after the global tennis community united to raise more than $6 million in January 2020 as part of the Australian Open’s Aces for Bushfire Relief initiative.

The funds raised continue to be used to help rebuild vital infrastructure in some of the areas worst affected by the bushfires, as well as deliver programs to support families and build resilience in kids.

The Cudlee Creek bushfire took hold just days prior to Christmas in 2019, with surrounding towns such as Lobethal, Woodside, Brukunga, Harrogate and Mount Torrens in its path. The fire was declared safe two weeks later having destroyed over 23,000 hectares, 98 homes, over 500 buildings and more than 300 vehicles.

With the support of the Australian Tennis Foundation, Cudlee Creek Tennis Club  celebrated the opening of their newly redeveloped tennis courts in November 2021, creating a safe and modern space for families to gather for recreation year-round.

As part of Rally as One, the Tennis SA team will join with the Adelaide Hills community on Sunday at the Mount Torrens Tennis Club for a day of Tennis Hot Shots, tennis inflatables, animal display, giveaways and more.

Rally as One Community Tennis Day

The Rally as One Community Tennis Day is open to all members of the community. Activities will include Tennis Hot Shots, tennis inflatables and animal display. A sausage sizzle will be provided.