1 December 2017 | Tennis Victoria

Due to the extreme weather that is forecast to hit Victoria this weekend, Tennis Victoria has made the decision to cancel the final of the Tennis Victoria Premier League competition

The wellbeing of all players, officials and spectators is paramount. Taking into account the many weather warnings that have been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology the decision has been made for matches to not be played. The planned ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Gala Day has also been cancelled.

Tennis Victoria had been assessing a possible change to the National Tennis Centre Indoor Courts, but unfortunately access to this venue for the required time to complete our Premier League Finals was not possible.

As a result, as per Premier League Rule 9.1 (e) the teams who finished highest on the ladder after the regular rounds are to be crowned Tennis Victoria Premier League Champions.

In the men’s competition, MCC Glen Iris Valley will take home the $6000 prizemoney after finishing on top of the ladder after a stellar season of Premier League. In the women’s competition, it’s back to back for Liston Tennis Club after they also finished on top of the ladder.

Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club (men’s) and Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club (women’s) will take home the Runner Up cheque of $3000 each.

While disappointed with the weather affected end to the competition, Tennis Victoria Competitions Manager Jeff Downes said “It’s a shame that the weather was able to affect the playing of our finals as it’s always a fantastic day on the Tennis Victoria calendar. It is important though that we protect the safety of all involved. It has been a wonderful competition this year with many new players having a chance to experience Tennis Victoria Premier League and we hope to see them back next year.”

The Paul Arber Award, Community Engagement Award and Ace Awards will all be announced in due course.

UPDATE (Saturday 12pm): Images below from MCC Glen Iris Valley TC.