4 January 2021 | Tennis Victoria

Warrnambool will host Tennis Victoria’s
largest Regional Team Event this
weekend – The 2021 Inter-Regional
Country Championships.  

Over 200
players have been selected to venture to South West Victoria
and represent nine Victorian
country regions, competing in both team and individual events. 

This
historic event will be the 65th Annual Tournament, held over 3
days from January 8-10 at the Warrnambool Lawn
Tennis Club. 

Tennis Victoria’s Chief Executive Officer, Ruth
Holdaway MBE is excited to bring a large-scale Tennis Victoria event
back to Warrnambool.   

“Warrnambool will be the focal point for Victorian Tennis in January when the 65th Inter-Regional Country Championships take to the world class grass courts,” Holdaway said.  

“This Tennis Victoria event showcases the range of players we have in the Tennis community, as it integrates women and men from under 12 to over 50 at one tournament, with a variety of formats played across three days, including Junior and Senior Mixed Doubles Events.” 

“It’s an event with a
fantastic, friendly atmosphere that players look forward to coming back to
compete in.  It also gives players a chance to experience a different
corner of Victoria each year and we are delighted to be hosted by Warrnambool
in 2021!” 

Warrnambool City
Council Mayor Cr Vicki Jellie said Warrnambool was
thrilled to be hosting the Championships. 

“We welcome
all players, their families and supporters to our beautiful city. I would
encourage everyone while they’re here to take some time between matches to
check out the beach, rivers and our great cafes and restaurants. Good luck
to all competitors.” 

Kim Tobin,
President of Warrnambool Lawn Tennis Club was also excited for the Club to
host such a large-scale event. 

“We look
forward to welcoming players from all over regional Victoria this January and
intend to showcase our spectacular lawn court facility situated amid the
beautiful Lake Pertobe and beachside precinct.” 

“The tennis
tournament will be complemented by a social atmosphere
incorporating live music, relaxing amenities and off-court activities.” 

Four-time
defending champions, Goulburn, will be looking to secure their fifth
consecutive win and maintain their consistency into the 2021 competition.  

Before
Goulburn’s recent ascendency on the competition,
the Barwon Region were the dominant Region between 2009 and
2016 with eight consecutive titles.  

Warrnambool
last hosted the Inter-Regional Championships back in 2008, ironically when it
was last won by a Region other than Barwon or Goulburn.