South Bendigo Tennis Club

South Bendigo Tennis Club has closed out the Summer Pennant Season with a proper club night - juniors, seniors and families all in for a Pixar‑themed break‑up. The evening featured popcorn, a few brave costumes, and a 1‑point tournament that had players of all levels riding the highs and lows. Round‑robin pools fed into an exciting knockout finish, with A‑grade legend Chelsea taking the win over her dad in the final.

We also took a moment to celebrate our teams’ efforts across the season and recognise this year’s Junior Players of the Year.
Congratulations to James Rykers and Rhiann Eddy - well‑deserved winners of the Vin Fitzgerald Awards.

A relaxed, good‑spirited night and a fitting way to finish the season. Thanks to everyone who came along!

Great chance for some (slightly competitive) social doubles this Sunday!
Grab and partner and get involved - entries close Wednesday

🔥 Let’s go, Bendigo!
Grab a partner and get ready for a full day of doubles play - open to all skill levels!
Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned pair, this community tournament is all about connection, competition, and fun.
Register by 26 Nov at tournaments.tennis.com.au

Opportunity for singles match play!
Catering to tennis players of all ages and standards, this friendly community event is your chance to get match practice - without the pressure.
✅ Round robin format
✅ 3 guaranteed matches
✅ Green & Yellow ball levels
📍 Bendigo Regional Tennis Centre
🗓 Sunday 23 Nov | ⏰ 9:30am
Entries close Wed 19 Nov → register now at tournaments.tennis.com.au

🎾 SBTC is proud to support tennis dreams in motion!
We were thrilled to sponsor several of our talented members as they joined the Giant Tennis squad for an unforgettable two-week training experience at the prestigious Emilio Sánchez Academy in Barcelona 🇪🇸.

From the intensity of clay court training to the vibrant energy of Spanish culture, this journey offered so much more than tennis. Players explored iconic Barcelona landmarks, built friendships with international athletes, and immersed themselves in a world-class development environment.

We’re incredibly proud to have played a part in their growth - and we can’t wait to see the impact on court this pennant season! 💪🎾

📸 For a glimpse into the adventure, check out:
Instagram:
Facebook: GIANT Tennis trip to Spain

🎾 Summer Pennant Season 2025/26 is officially underway!
Play kicked off last night with the junior singles competition, followed by five of our junior teams hitting the courts this morning and our senior players bringing the heat this afternoon.

Huge thanks to everyone who’s joined us this year - here’s to a season of growth, grit, and good tennis!

It’s been a while… but we will be changing the code this year!
Grab a Social Membership to guarantee access at any time.

It’s that time of year again!
Summer Tennis Season is just around the corner and this is your official invitation to be a part of a South Bendigo team this year.
Junior & Senior registration is now open on the club website. Please have your name down by Friday 6th September to be included in a team 😊

Reminder about this Doubles Tournament THIS SUNDAY!
Junior & Senior sections - Suitable for all standards!
It’s a graded, round robin event, meaning plenty of tennis at a suitable level for you. Put in for a partner or pick your own.
Consider it the start of your pre-season training… 😉

Doubles Tournament on August 10!! 🎾

Here’s an event for Junior & Senior players of all standards that’s sure to be a blast!

A graded round-robin format ensures a day full of tennis at a suitable standard. So lock in a partner (or let us take care of that), get your entries in and join us for the GIANT World Doubles Championships!

Scan the QR Code to enter!

This looks like it could be a fun day of doubles action!

Doubles Tournament Incoming!!
Here’s an event for Junior & Senior players of all standards that’s sure to be a blast! A graded round-robin format ensures a day full of tennis at a suitable standard. So lock in a partner (or let us take care of that), get your entries in and join us for the GIANT World Doubles Championships!

We’re proud to launch Tennis Time! at South Bendigo Tennis Club… A completely free, 8-week program tailored for children with disability, neurodivergence and developmental differences. Thanks to the Regional All Abilities Participation Grant, we’re creating a space where tennis is all about joy, inclusion, and meeting kids right where they are.

Each Thursday from 3.30pm for the rest of term our courts will be buzzing with good vibes, laughter, and connection as we welcome families into a relaxed, uplifting environment that celebrates every ability.

Whilst we don’t require commitment to the full term (join in whenever!) we’d appreciate registration of participants at the following link:
https://gianttennis.com.au/tennis-time

Seven of our members are heading to Spain on a trip of a life time! Please support them any way you can!

14 talented juniors from across our region - Bendigo, Echuca, Castlemaine, Shepparton, and Kyneton - are headed to Barcelona for a two-week elite training camp at the world-renowned Emilio Sánchez Academy.

This is no ordinary tennis trip. It’s full immersion - training alongside international athletes, experiencing the intensity of European match play, and soaking up the rich culture that lives beyond the court. It’s grit, growth, and churros in equal measure.

For many, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime journey - a chance to grow as athletes, and even more so as young people with big dreams.

These students are reaching out to the local community to support their journey.
Here’s how you can make a difference:
– Donate to help cover travel and training costs
– Sponsor a player or the team as a whole
– Attend an event (like the 1 Point Tournament!
https://gianttennis.com.au/one-point-tournament)
– Grab a limited-edition fundraising hoodie
https://gianttennis.com.au/fundraising/ols/products/fundraising-hoodie
– Share their story far and wide to help reach more people

Every action, big or small, brings them closer to Barcelona.

Together, we can send these rising stars off with the support of the entire community behind them.

Find out more and get involved:
https://gianttennis.com.au/trip-overview