A new Sunday singles tennis competition is scheduled to get underway in Armidale this weekend with players of all ages already signed up to take part.
Run by local tennis coach Peter Le Surf, the tournament will be made up of three divisions based on player ability.
If you are competitive and all you play is social tennis then you feel like you are missing something so this gives them a chance to just play some singles.
- Peter Le Surf
Le Surf said there is still time to get involved with the event and you do not have to be a member of the Armidale Tennis Club to participate.
"We are still a couple of players short but what I am aiming for is three divisions of players with six players per division,” he said.
"Most of them are just people that come for coaching and then there are a few that are members of the club.”
He said the new competition allows tennis players to bring out their more competitive sides.
“If you are competitive and all you play is social tennis then you feel like you are missing something so this gives them a chance to just play some singles,” he said.
Anyone interested in playing should contact peterlesurf@optusnet.com.au. Cost is $88 per player.
Ellen Dunger
Originally from the Blue Mountains, I spent my teenage years in the Riverina at boarding school before moving to Bathurst in 2012 to complete Bachelor of Sport Studies/ Bachelor of Communications (journalism) at Charles Sturt University. I started my career at The Blayney Chronicle in May 2015 and worked casually, one day a week at the Central Western Daily later on that year. I moved to Armidale in March 2016 to take on the role as the Northern Tablelands' sports journalist. Played a variety of sports in my lifetime including touch football, league tag, gymnastics, dance, cross country running and equestrian. Always happy to hear news and tips. www.facebook.com/ellendungerjournalist/
Originally from the Blue Mountains, I spent my teenage years in the Riverina at boarding school before moving to Bathurst in 2012 to complete Bachelor of Sport Studies/ Bachelor of Communications (journalism) at Charles Sturt University. I started my career at The Blayney Chronicle in May 2015 and worked casually, one day a week at the Central Western Daily later on that year. I moved to Armidale in March 2016 to take on the role as the Northern Tablelands' sports journalist. Played a variety of sports in my lifetime including touch football, league tag, gymnastics, dance, cross country running and equestrian. Always happy to hear news and tips. www.facebook.com/ellendungerjournalist/
