Tennis Seniors Western Australia

Very sad news indeed. Ted was a great supporter of seniors tennis in WA and great chap to talk to about the game right up until the end. RIP Ted.

It is a deeply sad day for tennis in Western Australia, with the passing of Ted Reiss this morning at the age of 91, peacefully in his sleep.

Ted was a true servant of the game — a passionate advocate for tennis, an innovator, and a tireless supporter of its growth at every level. His influence reached far beyond the court, leaving a lasting impact on generations of players, administrators, and the wider tennis community.

He played a pivotal role in shaping the sport locally, instrumental in introducing red clay courts to the University of Western Australia Tennis Club and pioneering the introduction of half-court tennis in Australia — initiatives that have helped broaden participation and develop the game.

Ted’s legacy is one of vision, generosity, and an enduring commitment to making tennis more accessible and better for all.

Ted will be greatly missed, he was much loved and he will be fondly remembered.

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Don’t miss out on this opportunity to grab a State title!

The 2026 Seniors WA State Championships return to Nedlands Tennis Club from Friday 10th to Monday 13th April 2026.

Entries are now open and close 31st March.

Enter now: https://bit.ly/40vXeqU

FYI. No western Australians ☹️

Have you ever considered representing your country in your age group in an Australian Masters (Seniors) Representative Team? This year so far, WA has three players selected to represent Australia: Vivienne McKelkar (70+); John Holland (60+) and Shane Smedley (65+).

Are you up for it? Find out more here -

Clubspark / Tennis Seniors WA / Custom Selection to represent Australia in a Masters (Seniors) team is open to all Australian-based players aged 30+ in the year of the championships. Competition for selection in each 5-year age group can be fierce and would generally be attainable by strong high-division pennant players in WA with a sing...

2025 State Seniors Titles Winners - well done everyone! 😃🎾

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Well done John, Vivienne and Shane! 👍

2026 TENNIS SENIORS AUSTRALIA TEAMS CHAMPIONSHIPS JANUARY 2026

Just a couple of reminders for what is happening at the beginning of, and during, our Teams week in January at the Gold Coast. Please get on board and get your bookings in early in order to avoid disappointment.

SUNDAY 4 JANUARY 2026

2026 TSA Opening Ceremony
5:30PM
followed by Meet & Greet (drinks & nibbles)
Sharks Events Centre
Cnr Olsen & Musgrave Avenue, Southport
Queensland 4215

Tickets for Meet & Greet Function $30 per head - purchase from link below

https://www.trybooking.com/DEOCE

WEDNESDAY 7 JANUARY 2026

Mexican Food Night (Flyer attached)
6:30PM
Gold Coast Seniors Tennis Club
$38 per head
2 delicious Canapes followed by
Choice of 2 mains
Book through GCSTC
Mobile: 0451 441 009

FRIDAY 9 JANUARY 2026

2026 Tennis Seniors Australia
Championship Dinner Dance
Friday 9 January 6:30pm - 11:30pm
Sharks Events Centre
Cnr Olsen & Musgrave Avenue, Southport
Queensland 4215

Tickets for Dinner Dance $95 per head - purchase from link below

https://www.trybooking.com/DEOCF

Can I ask the other States to share this with their Tennis Seniors State FB group in order for all players to be aware of what is taking place during the week. Thank you. Looking forward to a great week of friendly rivalry.

Don’t miss out on the Seniors State Champs in December. Singles events on Friday 19th and Monday 22nd. Round Robin doubles over the weekend. See you there!

https://tournaments.tennis.com.au/tournament/3E098F31-D27C-410F-9853-C7A5802F3926

A fine day at Bunbury TC for the annual Seniors Tri-City event. Early scores seeming to favour the Mandurah young Seniors, but don’t write off the Perth and Bunbury old timers just yet. Perth Seniors pictured below. 5pm update - great win for Bunbury and the southwest! First time in 6 years! 👏👏

Well done to WA’s own Bobbie Edwards on her selection as captain of the Australian women’s 85+ team for the upcoming world championships in Croatia in October. This will be the 8th time Bobbie has represented her country in a Masters team at a world championships. Well done Bobbie!

Don’t forget to enter the Bull Creek Seniors tournament in early July 😃🎾 https://bullcreektennisclub.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=62313c479b0ca2144237663b2&id=8b86506019&e=a62a27b1d0