The Brisbane International Trophy Tour kicked off in Queensland’s far north region from today.
This statewide interactive tennis tour allows regional communities to be involved in Queensland’s biggest tennis event, the Brisbane International.
Brisbane International Tournament Director and Tennis Queensland CEO Cameron Pearson is looking forward to sending the trophies on a tour around our sunshine state.
“The Brisbane International Trophy Tour offers communities throughout Queensland an opportunity to be part of the Brisbane International action,“ said Pearson.
“The Brisbane International has established itself second only to the Australian Open in three years of operation, with international stars such as Novak Djokovic, Sam Stosur and Justine Henin having all previously played.
“The outstanding success of the event can also be measured by the announcement of Brisbane International’s WTA upgrade status and some of this year’s player signings, with Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams, Kim Clijsters, Ana Ivanovic and our own Sam Stosur and Bernard Tomic.”
The Brisbane International Trophy Tour will travel throughout Queensland until Friday 9 December.
Locals are invited to attend an interactive festival, which will be held at the following hosting clubs and venues:
Far North Region
- Port Douglas Tennis Club, Monday 7 November
- Innisfail & District Tennis Association, Tuesday 8 November
- Cairns International Tennis Centre, Wednesday 9 November
- Atherton Tennis Club, Thursday 10 November
- Gordonvale & District Tennis Association, Friday 11 November
North Region
- Willows Shopping Centre, Monday 14 November
- Castletown shopping Centre, Townsville, Tuesday 15 November
- Caneland Shopping Centre, Mackay, Wednesday 16 November
Central Region
- Emerald & District Lawn Tennis Association, Monday 21 November
- Blackwater Tennis Club, Tuesday 22 November
- Moura Tennis Club, Wednesday 23 November
- Baralaba Tennis Club, Thursday 24 November
- Theodore Tennis Association, Friday 25 November
Sunshine Coast Region
- Eumundi Tennis Club, Monday 28 November
- Kawana Tennis Club, Tuesday 29 November
Gold Coast Region
- Gold Coast Seniors Tennis Club, Wednesday 30 November
- Beenleigh Tennis Club, Thursday 1 December
Metropolitan Region
- The Gap Health & Racquet Club, Friday 2 December
- Queensland Tennis Centre, Sunday 4 December
- Redland Lawn Tennis Association, Friday 9 December
At these festivals tennis enthusiasts will have the opportunity to get a photo with the Brisbane International trophies, enjoy a BBQ, receive prizes and participate in fun tennis activities including the MLC Tennis Hot Shots program.