Royal Melbourne Tennis Club-
March 2025
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Jim Bailey Cup (u26) - Club Junior Handicap Singles
RMTC | Sun, 16th Mar | 9:30 am
The Junior Club Handicap Championship has moved to a new slot in the calendar and we are hopefully of a big turnout. It is always a great event, open to any members under 26 years. Contact the Pro Shop or come into the Club to sign up.
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Australian Amateur Women’s Singles & Doubles - Multiple divisions
RMTC | Fri, 21st Mar | 5:00 pm
Over three days, the premier women's amateur singles & doubles tournament is being held at RMTC. There will be A, B and C Grades, so lots of tennis for players of all standards. We encourage all women members to play - it should be a great weekend. Come and support some great women's tennis.
- Pennant
C Grade Pennant - Week 1 of 7
RMTC | Tue, 25th Mar | 7:00 pm
Handicap 40 - 50. A 7 week season
- Pennant
A Grade Pennant - Week 1 of 7
RMTC | Thu, 27th Mar | 7:00 pm
Handicap 0 - 20. A 7 week season
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April 2025
- Clinics
Junior Clinics (u16) - April
RMTC | Tue, 8th Apr | 9:30 am
Open to players 16 years and under. This is your chance to introduce the next generation of real tennis superstars to the game, or just kick the kids out of the house for an hour in the holidays and let the Pros introduce them to our marvellous game. Time to be confirmed.
- Clinics
Junior Clinics (u16) - April
RMTC | Thu, 10th Apr | 9:30 am
Open to players 16 years and under. This is your chance to introduce the next generation of real tennis superstars to the game, or just kick the kids out of the house for an hour in the holidays and let the Pros introduce them to our marvellous game. Time to be confirmed.
- Major Event
"The Bilby" Inaugural 2025 Sydney Easter Tournament
Sydney Real Tennis Club | Fri, 11th Apr | 12:00 am
Singles & Doubles & Handicap Events.
Social program including Gala Dinner on Easter Saturday 19 April. This Easter tournament will incorporate the Official Opening of a new court in Sydney, after a 20-year hiatus. Construction at Cheltenham is currently underway with completion due in November 2024.
Register your interest by 30 September 2024 to bilby@sydneyrealtennis.com.au
BILBY = Australian marsupial; adopted downunder as the Oz Easter bunny
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Young Members Tournament #1
RMTC | Sat, 12th Apr | 1:00 pm
Open to players aged 35 and under, format for this tournament will be decided closer to the date. Supper to follow. Organised by the Young Players Committee.
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Platinum 70+ Handicap Singles
RMTC | Sun, 13th Apr | 9:00 am
Open to any players with handicaps 70 and above. A great opportunity for new players to get experience and practice playing with some of our more experienced competitors. Contact the Pro Shop or sign up in the Club to get involved.
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ANZAC Day Trophy
RMTC | Fri, 25th Apr | 11:30 am
Come play some social tennis after the Dawn Service. It is open to players over 40 handicap and is limited to 12 players. Tennis starts at midday. Contact the Pro Shop to sign up ASAP!
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May 2025
- Tournament
Australian Amateur Junior (u/21 & u/26) Singles & Doubles
Hobart Real Tennis Club | Fri, 2nd May | 10:00 am
Amateur junior singles and doubles. A public draw under the control of the Australian Real Tennis Association. Main draw matches are best of three six-game sets. Entry, draw and streaming details to be confirmed.
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Exhibition Street Cup
RMTC | Fri, 2nd May | 6:00 pm
One of the largest events by participation on the tennis calendar, the Exhibition St Cup is open handicap singles and doubles. Come and play against the best players in the Club, Frank, Chappy and JWC are all in the draw along with many other members. There will be first round matches in front of a raucous crowd on Friday night so sign up, get involved and come and support all the players.
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Young Members: Bring a Friend tournament #1
RMTC | Sat, 10th May | 1:00 pm
Introduce a friend to the game of Real Tennis. Open to players aged 35 and under, social handicap doubles format. Supper to follow. Organised by the Young Players Committee.
- Clinics
Junior (U16) Clinic - May
RMTC | Sun, 11th May | 3:00 pm
Take the opportunity to get the kids out of the house and bring them to the Club. Let the pros introduce them to the greatest game on earth. Time to be confirmed.
- Pennant
D Special Pennant - Week 1 of 7
RMTC | Tue, 13th May | 7:00 pm
Handicap 51 - 60. A 7 week season
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C Special Pennant - Week 1 of 7
RMTC | Thu, 15th May | 7:00 pm
Handicap 30 - 40. A 7 week season
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Victorian Open Singles and Doubles (Revised dates)
Ballarat Tennis Club | Fri, 16th May | 4:00 pm
The Victorian Open always attracts a strong field of the best tennis players in Australia and this year is no exception. If you're not playing come down, enjoy the tennis and support all the players.
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RMTC v MCCRTS
RMTC | Sun, 18th May | 9:00 am
RMTC host the MCC Real Tennis Section in their annual pennant match this year. It's always a great day of tennis and with lots of fun matches. Contact the Pro Shop or sign up in the Club.
Photo: Royal Melbourne Tennis Club, Melbourne Cricket Ground and Melbourne skyline, courtesy of Woodards Real Estate and Impress Photography
- Major Event
AGM and Trophy Presentation (TBC)
RMTC | Wed, 21st May | 6:00 pm
Annual General Meeting, Trophy presentation, followed by drinks and nibbles.
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Empire Day Breakfast Tournament
RMTC | Fri, 23rd May | 7:00 am
Come and celebrate Queen Victoria's birthday in style with one of Jonathan Sear's famous breakfast tournaments. Handicap doubles followed by a full breakfast.
Get in early to save yourself a spot at the table for the best tennis and breakfast morning on offer anywhere in the world.
- International
Ladies World Championships
National Tennis Club | Fri, 23rd May | 9:00 am
Ladies Singles World Championship, Ladies Doubles World Championship & Ladies Doubles Handicap. To see the draw please click on this link. A full schedule of matches streamed live on YouTube is here .
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Quarterly Medal #2 (Saturday)
RMTC | Sat, 24th May | 9:00 am
Round robin handicap singles. 5 players per group, 2 groups played in the AM, 2 groups played in the PM. Winners of each group will progress through to play the Medal of Medallists on Finals Day.
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Larwood Cup (RMTC v BTC) at Ballarat
Ballarat Tennis Club | Sat, 31st May | 9:00 am
Women's Handicap singles and/or doubles. The 'hordes from the high plains' are looking to take revenge after we have won the last two editions of the annual RMTC vs Ballarat competition. Contact the Pro Shop to sign up to uphold this tradition, it'll be a great day of tennis.
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June 2025
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Eureka Cup (RMTC v BTC) at Ballarat
Ballarat Tennis Club | Sun, 1st Jun | 9:00 am
Men’s handicap singles and/or doubles. The 'hordes from the high plains' are looking to take revenge after we have won the last edition of this annual competition by 1 point in Ballarat. Contact the Pro Shop to sign up to uphold this tradition, it'll be a great day of tennis.
- Clinics
Introduction Night - June
RMTC | Wed, 4th Jun | 6:00 pm
Anybody you know, friend, colleague, acquaintance or otherwise, who has ever expressed an interest in real tennis is welcome to come and try the game.
We open our doors and take prospective new players on court to give them a taste of our great game.
Please sign up through the Pro Shop so that we have an idea of numbers. Pros will run clinics on court followed by a simple supper.
- Social
First Friday of the Month - June
RMTC | Fri, 6th Jun | 6:00 pm
Come in and support our top players compete against our Southern guests and enjoy as usual a wonderful supper and drinks at happy hour prices. For catering purposes contact the Pro Shop to book in.
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Australian Amateur Masters and Women’s Masters Championships
Hobart Real Tennis Club | Thu, 12th Jun | 8:30 am
Open to all players over 50 years of age, with Over 50's/55's/60's/65's/70's/75's Singles and Doubles the 55's being the ARTA Australian Amateur Veterans.
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Richmond Cup Club Handicap (66+) Championship
RMTC | Sat, 14th Jun | 9:00 am
A club championship open to all players with a handicap of 66 and over. It will be a great weekend of games so sign up and get involved to play some competitive matches with other players of a similar level.
- Clinics
Junior Clinics (u16) - June
RMTC | Sun, 15th Jun | 9:30 am
Take the opportunity to get the kids out of the house and bring them to the Club. Let the Pros introduce them to the greatest game on Earth. Time to be confirmed.
- International
International Tennis Day - a day to celebrate real tennis / court tennis / jeu de paume
RMTC | Fri, 20th Jun | 12:00 am
Since 2014, International Tennis Day has been the annual celebration in our game of tennis — real tennis, court tennis, jeu de paume.
So book some court time, snag a playing buddy, and after your game post a photo on social media using the hashtag #ITENNISDAY (on Instagram, Facebook...). Clubs will be participating across Australia, France, UK and USA.
June 20 was chosen as it falls on the anniversary of the Tennis Court Oath, on 20 June 1789 by nearly 600 people at a tennis court near the Palace of Versailles and a pivotal event at the start of the French Revolution.
With many thanks to the U.S. Court Tennis Preservation Foundation.
- Tournament
Joan M Hayne Women’s Handicap Doubles
RMTC | Sun, 22nd Jun | 9:00 am
The club women's doubles handicap championship is open to all women members. Come in, join the tennis and have a fun day with your fellow members.
A special thank-you to David Hayne, whose mother this tournament is named after.
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RMTC Mixed Doubles Handicap Championship
RMTC | Sun, 29th Jun | 9:00 am
A tournament to encourage all players to participate in a handicap doubles event with a great day of tennis to be played against players of all levels. Contact the Pro Shop to sign up.
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July 2025
- Pennant
Winter Doubles Pennant (h'cap 48+) Week 1 of 7
RMTC | Tue, 1st Jul | 7:00 pm
Handicap doubles.
- Pennant
Women's Pennant. Week 1 of 7
RMTC | Thu, 3rd Jul | 7:00 pm
Women's Pennant. A 7 week season
- Social
First Friday of the Month (Richmond Silver Racket) - July
RMTC | Fri, 4th Jul | 6:00 pm
This coming FFM coincides with the Richmond Silver Racket. Come in and support our top players and enjoy as usual a wonderful supper and drinks at happy hour prices. For catering purposes contact the Pro Shop to book in.
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Richmond Silver Racket
RMTC | Fri, 4th Jul | 6:00 pm
The Richmond Silver Racket is an open handicap championship open to the top 16 players on handicap at the close of entry. Matches are the best-of-3 sets off handicap and the likes of Chapman, Michael Williams, Woods-Casey and Rosedale have already entered. Get your entry in now or look out for the draw and come in a watch. There will be matches on during the July First Friday of the Month.
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Australian Handicap 10-20 Open Singles (HRTC)
Hobart Real Tennis Club | Sat, 5th Jul | 9:00 am
Australian Handicap 10-20 Open Singles (HRTC)
- Major Event
Clothier, Van Allen & Limb Cups (U26 - AU vs GB vs USA)
Seacourt Tennis Club Ltd | Mon, 7th Jul | 9:00 am
International young players team competitions between the UK, US and Australia.
- Tournament
Quarterly Medal #3 (Saturday)
RMTC | Sat, 12th Jul | 8:00 am
Over half way through the year and there and now only two more chances to take a place in the Medal of Medallists on Finals Day.
Round robin handicap singles. 5 players per group, 2 groups played in the AM, 2 groups played in the PM. Winners of each group will progress through to play the Medal of Medallists on Finals Day.
Sign up to get in four sets of competitive singles against players of your level.
- Clinics
Junior Clinics (u16) - July
RMTC | Tue, 15th Jul | 9:30 am
Take the opportunity to get the kids out of the house and bring them to the Club. Let the Pros introduce them to the greatest game on Earth. Time to be confirmed.
- Clinics
Junior Clinics (u16) - July
RMTC | Thu, 17th Jul | 3:30 pm
Take the opportunity to get the kids out of the house and bring them to the Club. Let the Pros introduce them to the greatest game on Earth. Time to be confirmed.
- Tournament
Young Players Tournament #2 (2pm start)
RMTC | Sat, 19th Jul | 2:00 pm
Open to players aged 35 and under, format for this tournament will be decided closer to the date. Supper to follow. Organised by the Young Players Committee.
- Major Event
Tasmanian Open Singles and Doubles
Hobart Real Tennis Club | Fri, 25th Jul | 5:00 pm
Matches in the main draws will be the best of five six-game sets. Entry in the main draws will be restricted to a maximum of the eight lowest handicapped players/team entries received. Order of Play and match times to be confirmed.
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August 2025
- Social
First Friday of the Month - August
RMTC | Fri, 1st Aug | 6:00 pm
Come in and support our top players and enjoy as usual a wonderful supper and drinks at happy hour prices. For catering purposes contact the Pro Shop to book in.
- Major Event
Judith Clarke Cup (RMTC v HRTC)
Hobart Real Tennis Club | Sat, 2nd Aug | 9:00 am
The ladies equivalent of the Percy Finch Racket, named after former World Champion Judith Clarke and played on an annual basis between Hobart and Melbourne. First introduced in 1992.
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Platinum Cup Doubles (h’cap 70+)
RMTC | Sun, 3rd Aug | 9:00 am
A great opportunity for new players to get experience and practice playing with some of our more experienced competitors. For any players over 70 handicap, find yourself a partner or sign up on your own and let the Pros find a partner for you. Contact the Pro Shop or sign up in the Club to get involved.
- Pennant
Young Members (U35) Spring Pennant - Week 1 of 7
RMTC | Sun, 3rd Aug | 4:00 pm
Open to members aged 35 and under.
- Tournament
North African Handicap Doubles (Invitational)
RMTC | Sat, 9th Aug | 9:00 am
Social handicap with mid winter feast.
- Tournament
NSW Open & Women’s Singles & Doubles
Sydney Real Tennis Club | Fri, 15th Aug | 3:00 pm
NSW Open & Women’s Singles & Doubles
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Sherwood Cup Club HC Championship (h’cap 51-65)
RMTC | Sat, 16th Aug | 8:30 am
The Singles Club Handicap Championship for players of handicaps between 51 and 65. Come into the Club or ring the Pro Shop to join in the fun
- Pennant
Young Members (u35) A/B Pennant - Week 1 of 7
RMTC | Tue, 19th Aug | 7:00 pm
Open to members aged 35 and under.
- Pennant
A/B Doubles Pennant (h'cap 10 - 27) Week 1 of 7
RMTC | Thu, 21st Aug | 7:00 pm
Handicap doubles.
- Tournament
Young Members Tournament #3
RMTC | Sat, 23rd Aug | 1:00 pm
Open to players aged 35 and under, format for this tournament will be decided closer to the date. Supper to follow. Organised by the Young Players Committee.
- Clinics
Introduction Night - August
RMTC | Wed, 27th Aug | 6:00 pm
Anybody you know, friend, colleague, acquaintance or otherwise, who has ever expressed an interest in real tennis is welcome to come and try the game. We open our doors and take prospective new players on court to give them a taste of our great game. Please sign up through the Pro Shop so that we have an idea of numbers.
- Tournament
Internationality Handicap Doubles
RMTC | Sun, 31st Aug | 8:00 am
One of our most popular tournaments is back to reinvigorate your weekends. Find yourself a partner, pick a country to represent and get your national dish ready. Sign up in the Club or with the Pro Shop to get involved.
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September 2025
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Victorian Amateur Singles & Doubles
RMTC | Fri, 5th Sep | 5:00 pm
The top amateur tennis players from across the country will compete for glory here in Melbourne in one of the premiere tournaments in Victoria. Come down and support all the players in their endeavours.
- Social
First Friday of the Month (Victoria Amateur Singles & Doubles) - September
RMTC | Fri, 5th Sep | 6:00 pm
This coming FFM coincides with the Victorian Amateur Singles & Doubles on both courts. Come in and support our top players and enjoy as usual a wonderful supper and drinks at happy hour prices. For catering purposes contact the Pro Shop to book in.
- Tournament
Sydney v Jesters (Invitational) at SRTC
Sydney Real Tennis Club | Fri, 19th Sep | 10:00 am
Sydney v Jesters
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Barry Toates Trophy (RMTC v Sydney) at Sydney
RMTC | Sat, 20th Sep | 9:00 am
The Sydney Real Tennis Club is hosting RMTC at their new court in Sydney! We need a team of players to join them in a great day of tennis and frivolity. Contact the Pro Shop to get involved. Handicap singles and/or doubles.
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Paul Wheeler Trophy (MCC v Sydney) at Sydney
Sydney Real Tennis Club | Sun, 21st Sep | 9:00 am
Handicap singles and/or doubles
- International
Real Tennis World Championship - Days 1-3
National Tennis Club | Tue, 23rd Sep | 12:00 am
You can find the live streaming and replays on the USCTA YouTube channel by clicking here.
- Clinics
Junior Clinics (u16) - Sept
RMTC | Tue, 23rd Sep | 9:30 am
Open to players 16 years and under. Time to be confirmed.
- Clinics
Junior Clinics (u16) - Sept
RMTC | Thu, 25th Sep | 9:30 am
Open to players 16 years and under. Time to be confirmed.
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Grand Final Eve 'Wear your colours' Handicap Doubles (1.30pm start)
RMTC | Fri, 26th Sep | 1:30 pm
Come and get into the Grand Final spirit with the RMTC Grand Final Eve Handicap Doubles and support your team even if they're not playing on that last Saturday in September.
Wear your favourite clubs colours on court to show your support -
October 2025
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Diamond Handicap Doubles (Combined h’cap under-60)
RMTC | Fri, 3rd Oct | 3:30 pm
This tournament is open to pairs with a combined handicap of 60 or under. If you're interested in playing come into the club and have a look through the handicap list to find a partner who fits the bill.
- Social
First Friday of the Month (Diamond H’cap Dbls) - October
RMTC | Fri, 3rd Oct | 6:00 pm
This coming FFM coincides with the commencement of Diamond Handicap Doubles (Combined HC under-60). Come in and support our top doubles players and enjoy as usual a wonderful supper and drinks at happy hour prices. For catering purposes contact the Pro Shop to book in.
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Quarterly Medal #4 (Saturday)
RMTC | Sat, 4th Oct | 8:00 am
Round robin handicap singles. 5 players per group, 2 groups played in the AM, 2 groups played in the PM. Winners of each group will progress through to play the Medal of Medallists on Finals Day. Your last chance to play on Finals Day in early December!
- Social
Family Day Tennis / BBQ
RMTC | Sun, 5th Oct | 1:00 pm
Please join us and bring your family & friends to experience our wonderful game. We would love to see as many new faces as possible and will be holding 30 minute sessions on each court (sessions for kids and grown-ups). Bookings are essential for a hit and for catering purposes, please contact the Pro Shop to get involved.
- Pennant
Boomerang Doubles Pennant (Tuesday) Week 1 of 7
RMTC | Tue, 7th Oct | 7:00 pm
Handicap doubles, played in Boomerang format.
- Pennant
Boomerang Doubles Pennant (Thursday) Week 1 of 7
RMTC | Thu, 9th Oct | 7:00 pm
Handicap doubles, played in Boomerang format.
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Australian Amateur Singles & Doubles
Sydney Real Tennis Club | Fri, 10th Oct | 9:00 am
The best amateur tennis players in Australia come to Sydney to play for the Australian Amateur Singles. Come down and support all of the players as they vie to get their name up in gold on the honour board.
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Presidents’ Cup (RMTC v HRTC) - Invitational
RMTC | Sat, 18th Oct | 9:00 am
Handicap singles and/or doubles, by invitation of the President.
- Tournament
Trafalgar Day Breakfast Tournament
RMTC | Fri, 24th Oct | 7:00 am
If you have yet to experience a Sear breakfast tournament it is one of the great things that must be done in life. Sign up in the club to take your place in history.
- Clinics
Junior Clinics (u16) - Oct
RMTC | Sun, 26th Oct | 3:30 pm
Open to players 16 years and under. Time to be confirmed.
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November 2025
- Social
First Friday of the Month - November
RMTC | Fri, 7th Nov | 5:30 pm
Come down and celebrate the Club being back open again. We will have an exhibition match with a group of our up and coming young players on court for your entertainment and a sumptuous supper. Please call the Pro Shop or sign up on the sheet in the Club to help us with catering numbers.
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New Member & Proposer/Seconder Handicap Doubles
RMTC | Sat, 8th Nov | 1:30 pm
A fun round robin handicap doubles event for those new members (<4 years) and their respective proposers/seconders with tennis kicking off in the early afternoon from 1.30pm.
- International
British Ladies Open Singles & Doubles
The Queen’s Club | Sun, 16th Nov | 1:00 am
Live coverage of the British Ladies Open Real Tennis 2023 from the Queens Club. Full schedule of matches and streaming to be advised.
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Parent & Offspring (16+) Handicap Doubles
RMTC | Sun, 16th Nov | 8:00 am
One of the most entertaining tournaments going around, enter this tournament with your child or parent for a great day of tennis. Come into the club and sign up to get involved.
- International
British Open Singles and Doubles Championships
The Queen’s Club | Sun, 16th Nov | 10:00 am
The Sir John Ritblat British Open Singles and Doubles Championship. The Singles Championship is restricted to 24 players. The top 20 players will qualify by right. Seeding and qualification will be determined firstly by the top 15 players on the IRTPA world ranking list. The Doubles Championship is restricted to 12 pairs. Seeding and qualification for the top 8 pairs will be determined by the IRTPA world doubles rankings list on the closing date of entry. Draw and streaming to be advised.
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Australian Mixed Doubles at BTC
Ballarat Tennis Club | Sat, 22nd Nov | 10:00 am
Ballarat will once again host this years ARTA Australian Mixed Doubles Titles. If you have a partner, make sure to lock them in, otherwise Cath will be happy to help sort out pairings as required. Contact the Pros at BTC to lock in a spot.
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Young Members: Bring a Friend tournament #2
RMTC | Sat, 22nd Nov | 2:00 pm
Have you got a friend who's sporty, or just likes a good social event? Bring them in for a fun day of casual tennis, food and drink.
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Tasmanian Amateur Singles & Doubles
Hobart Real Tennis Club | Fri, 28th Nov | 5:30 pm
The best amateurs in the Club will be heading down to Hobart to compete in the Tas Amateur Singles and Doubles. Give them plenty of support in their preparation.
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December 2025
- Tournament
Gold Racket Qualifier (6PM)
RMTC | Mon, 1st Dec | 6:00 pm
Cheese and nibbles will be provided, so come along and support the clubs best players in action.
- Social
First Friday of the Month - JPT and A&JLT Finals
RMTC | Fri, 5th Dec | 5:00 pm
Come along and join the usual crew for final Last of the Month of 2025. As usual it will be a fun night with happy hour price drinks and delicious food provided by the social sub-committee. Be sure to sign-up early for catering purposes.
We have an absolute treat for everyone, both the John Poolman Trophy and Annie & John Link Trophy finals will be held on this evening.
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JB Box Trophy (Invitational)
RMTC | Sat, 6th Dec | 9:00 am
Open to legal professionals.
- Tournament
Finals Day (incl Gold Racket) and Club Christmas Party
RMTC | Sun, 7th Dec | 9:30 am
A huge day of tennis with matches kicking off at 9:30am and running right through the day. We will have the Club Christmas Party running at the same time with lunch. Please RSVP as soon as possible so we can appropriately cater for everybody. The tennis schedule is to be confirmed.
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Alan Hamer Cup Club Doubles Championship
RMTC | Sat, 13th Dec | 1:00 pm
Best of 5 six game sets club doubles championship open to RMTC club amateur members, restricted to top 4 pairs. Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon. Schedule to be confirmed. The Women's A Grade Club Championship final has been postponed at the request of the players and will be held, in conjunction with the final of the Alan Hamer Cup Club Doubles Championship.
- Social
Young Players Tournament & Christmas Party
RMTC | Sat, 13th Dec | 2:00 pm
Our biggest young members event of the year, it will be a great day of tennis followed by an evening of food, drink and frivolity. Join us to celebrate the end of a challenging year.
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Christmas Breakfast Tournament - The Jeff Bird Cup
RMTC | Fri, 19th Dec | 7:00 am
If you have yet to experience a Sear breakfast tournament it is one of the great things that must be done in life. Sign up in the club to take your place in history. The perpetual trophy was discovered at Leonard Joel auctions. and now features actual sandstone (in the base) from the old Exhibition Street court. It is named after Jeff Bird, held to be the monocular world champion and a man with “an almost mystical knack of winning these tournaments.” To be presented by Elaine Bird (if possible) at breakfast after tennis
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January 2026
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Peter Lalor Cup - Summer Handicap Doubles in Ballarat
Ballarat Tennis Club | Wed, 7th Jan | 9:00 am
Save the date... Ballarat Tennis Club will again run the Peter Lalor Cup Handicap Doubles. Start your 2025 with a bang - with what is always a fun & social tournament and a great way to run off those Christmas lunches ;). An excellent lead in to the Boomerang Cup.
Please email pro@ballarattennisclub.com.au or call +61 (0)3 5333 5755 to reserve your place. You can nominate a preferred partner, or the pros can help line one up for you.
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The Boomerang Cup 2026
RMTC | Sat, 10th Jan | 7:00 am
RMTC is proud to announce that The Boomerang Cup is back for 2026!
This international amateur team's handicap doubles event is played every two years in Melbourne, and we are keen to see teams from as many clubs from France, UK, USA, Netherlands, Ireland... and Australia. Start planning for a bumper summer of tennis down under, along with lead in tournaments at Ballarat, Hobart and the very welcome return of a court to Sydney.
A number of events (social and sporting) will be hosted at the Club and around Melbourne throughout the tournament. Further information will be provided closer to the date.
Photo: Royal Melbourne Tennis Club and Melbourne skyline, courtesy of Woodards Real Estate and Impress Photography
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March 2026
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World Amateur Masters 2026 Australia Dates and Details
Royal Melbourne Tennis Club | Sat, 28th Mar | 12:00 am
The World Amateur Masters Championships - the International Team Events and the Individual Championships - will be held in Australia during Sat. 28 March to Sat. 11 April 2026. The International Team Events will be played at Ballarat, Hobart and Sydney.
The Individual Championships will be played in Melbourne - Fri. 3 to Sat. 11 April 2026. Details available here.
Tennis Calendar
The 2025 RMTC tennis calendar is out now! Have a look through and circle your favourite tournaments to start planning.
You can collect a hard copy from the Pro Shop, or download a digital copy via this link (updated on 29 January 2025).