The South Australian Tennis family is mourning the loss of Tricia Thoman on Monday 6 February 2023, following illness.
Tricia was a talented sportswoman, with significant involvement in tennis and netball throughout her life.
A Life Member of both Trinity Tennis Club and Port Pirie Tennis Association, Tricia was also a driving force behind the Port Pirie Tennis International over its 26 year history.
Tricia played A grade tennis for more than 50 years, winning 19 ladies singles championships between 1969 and 2010, including a run of 13 consecutive titles. Tricia won three Tennis SA Country Carnival singles titles and was a key member of Port Pirie’s winning A grade women’s team over many years, going on to play interstate country matches against Victoria.
A much loved and respected coach, Tricia was a mentor for junior players throughout the region, managing junior development coaching squads, junior team training and attending competition matches.
Just last month, Tricia was announced as Port Pirie’s 2023 Australia Day Citizen of the Year.
Tricia was farewelled on Wednesday 15 February 2023 in a service that ended with a guard of honour by members of Trinity Tennis Club, Port Pirie Tennis Association and Port Netball Club.
Please join us as we offer our sincere condolences to Tricia’s husband Peter, daughter Amber and partner Josh, granddaughter Mia, family and friends.
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