The Tennis SA Gala Dinner is set to recognise the achievements of our players, coaches, clubs, schools, volunteers and officials who go above and beyond to ensure that tennis continues to thrive in our state.
Hosted by 22-time Grand Slam doubles champion Todd Woodbridge, alongside Shane Leathem, the Tennis SA Gala Dinner will be held under the roof on Centre Court at The Drive on Saturday 29 April.
This one-off, very special event will signify the official opening of The Drive and will incorporate the Tennis SA Awards celebrating the achievements of our South Australian tennis community over the past 12 months.
Premier of South Australia, The Honourable Peter Malinauskas MP, will be on hand to officially open the venue following the completion of the stage two redevelopment that has seen the construction of the new Northern and Eastern Facilities.
“We have received a huge number of very high-quality nominations for the Tennis SA Awards,” Tennis SA CEO Debbie Sterrey said.
“These nominations are truly a testament to the fantastic work happening around our state and we are very pleased to announce our finalists today.
“We thank everyone who submitted nominations and we are very much looking forward to the Tennis SA Gala Dinner later this month.
“We encourage our tennis community to purchase their tickets to attend this very special, once-in-a-lifetime event. It will truly be a night to remember.”
Please see below list of finalists for the Tennis SA Awards:
Most Outstanding 30+ Tennis Senior
Finalists: Martin Richards, Twink Sparks
Most Outstanding Inclusion Program
Finalists: Break Back, Craig Palfrey, SA Blind and Low Vision Tennis Program
Most Outstanding Athlete with a Disability
Finalists: Mark Haskett, Macy Lane, Andriana Petrakis
Excellence in Officiating
Finalists: Casey Jackson, Stuart Nancarrow, Geof Palmer
Most Outstanding Club-based Competition
Finalists: Greenacres Tennis Club, McLaren Vale Tennis Club, Playford Tennis Centre
Most Outstanding Tournament
Finalists: Lucindale Easter Tournament, Seacliff Tennis Club, Tea Tree Gully Tennis Club
Most Outstanding School
Finalists: Linden Park Primary School, SA School and Services for Vision Impaired, St Columba College, Torrens Valley Christian School
Coaching Excellence – Development
Finalists: Jim Chaousis, Domenic Marafiote, Sam Wall
Coaching Excellence – Club
Finalists: Theadora Kiparoglou, Craig Mousley, Helen Rice
Coaching Excellence – Rural
Finalists: Sarah-Jane Albrecht, Sam Clayson, John Pick
Volunteer Achievement Award – City/Hills
Finalists: Kimberly Absalom, Liz Hearn, Caitlin Davies and Priscilla Vokolos
Volunteer Achievement Award – Rural
Finalists: Anne Franks, Heidi Heemskerk, Martin Stone
Most Outstanding Tennis Club – City/Hills
Finalists: Golden Grove Tennis Club, Tea Tree Gully Tennis Club, Woodville Orion Tennis Club
Most Outstanding Tennis Club – Rural
Finalists: Berri Tennis Club, Renmark Tintra Lawn Tennis Club, Strathalbyn Tennis Club
Winners of the following awards will also be announced on the night:
- Doris Boyce Medal (best and fairest female tennis player)
- Ray Burr Medal (best and fairest male tennis player)
- Gwen Thiele Memorial Trophy (best 18/u female tennis player)
- Don Turnbull Trophy (best 18/u male tennis player)
- Most Outstanding Council or Government Department
The Tennis SA State League and Metro League premiership winners and award winners will also be presented on the night.
Tennis SA Gala Dinner
Date: Saturday 29 April
Venue: The Drive, Centre Court, War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide
Time: 6:00 pm arrivals, 6:30 pm start
Dress: Formal
Tickets include three course meal, five-hour beverage package and entertainment:
Members pricing*
$150 per single ticket | $1450 per table of 10
*Tennis SA or Tennis Australia affiliated club or coach
General public pricing
$160 per single ticket | $1550 per table of 10
Under 18 pricing*
$120 per single ticket
*Valid for both members and public
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