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The 2023 Meadowbank Open

Your favourite Tasmanian tennis event is back! A celebration of friendship, family and fun, all wrapped up in a mixed doubles tennis tournament. 

Our mates from Willing Bros will provide the nourishment while our Meadowbank wines flow freely and keep you hydrated all day long. Pair this with a rockin' soundtrack (courtesty of DJ Dredge) and a bunch of epic humans, and you can rest assured the 2023 version is sure to add to the colourful and legendary history of this cult event. 

 

EVENT DETAILS

When: Saturday 18th February, 2023. 10:30am - 6:00pm

Where: The Sue Ellis Arena, Meadowbank. 

652 Meadowbank Road, Meadowbank TAS 7140

What: A mixed-doubles tennis tournament, but in true Meadowbank style.

Who: The most inclusive tennis tournament of the year, with no pre-existing level of tennis skill required to compete. The tournament will consist of 16 mixed teams (i.e. 32 people) who compete in a series of knock-out matches (being the best of 3 games). Due to the growing popularity of this competition, all teams will be selected based on a random draw from those who purchase a 'PLAYER' ticket type.

Everyone else will assume the equally as important and varying roles of glamorous spectator, energetic supporter, questionable coach, last-minute substitution, occasional ball-person, vocal cheersquad, paparazzi, and drunk heckler.

The tennis tournament will kick off at 10.30am and play through until the Grand Final around 4:30pm. There will be a bar with beer and wine flowing freely, along with plenty of food throughout the day. At around 1:00pm we will take a formal break to celebrate the day, toast one another, and enjoy a long-table lunch by the amazing team at Willing Bros. 

If you are wondering what to wear, think Wimbledon attire, whether old school or new. The regulated whites of the All-England Club will look great in the gardens of the Sue Ellis Arena (and become a great indicator of whether you have also enjoyed too many red wines...). For inspiration, you can visit our instagram highlights page here.

Tennis rackets will be available to use on the day. But if you’re bringing out an old wooden-framed favourite that you stole from your parents 1970’s collection, kudos to you.

TRANSPORT: There will be a bus departing from the Hotel Grand Chancellor in Hobart - boarding at 9:15am and departing at 9.30am sharp. The bus will leave Meadowbank to return to Hobart at around 6:00pm. This bus trip is complimentary with your ticket.

 

TOURNAMENT RULES

There are two very simple rules…

  1. You’re not allowed on the court to play unless you are over .05 (while we won’t be checking, no one wants to see you taking things too seriously); and
  2. Everything…and we mean EVERYTHING…is at the Tournament Director and Umpire's discretion.

 

PRIZES

 

Tickets*

$180 per person. This is an adults only event (sorry kids). Simply select the ticket type you wish to purchase below.

  • PLAYERS - please indicate in the comments section the name of your preferred doubles partner, or whether you would like us to find one for you.
  • IMPORTANT NOTE - purchasing a 'PLAYER' ticket type does not guarantee you a place in the competition, as teams will be selected at random.
  • Please note any dietary requirements in the comments section when purchasing your ticket.
  • Your ticket includes EVERYTHING - all your food, sit-down lunch, all your drinks, return bus ride and some fabulous entertainment. Jump on it, friends!

Tickets are highly limited so secure yours ASAP!