Tennis ACT has strengthened its oldest tennis competition with the announcement of locally-owned retailer Supabarn Supermarkets as the new Major Supporter of the Adult Pennant competition.
With more than 1,400 people actively participating at thirty venues throughout the ACT and surrounding regions, Adult Pennant is the leading interclub competition for singles and doubles tennis players of all standards.
“The Adult Pennant competition dates back to the 1930s, and is one of the most important participation programs for club tennis in the community,” CEO of Tennis ACT Ross Triffitt said.
“It’s become an integral part of the sport’s competition pathway and supports the transition of junior players into professional athletes.
“We are excited to welcome Supabarn on board and hope to forge even stronger ties with local clubs and their members through this longstanding competition.”
Supabarn is an independent supermarket chain founded in Canberra in 1991 and has become a recognised brand in the local retail landscape. The organisation is the region’s largest private retailer with more than 1,000 employees.
General Manager of Supabarn Supermarkets Andy Vaccaro was proud to be associated with Adult Pennant and looked forward to supporting the competition grow grassroots interest in tennis in the ACT.
“Supabarn Supermarkets is proud to be sponsoring Tennis ACT as part of its continual support of local communities, charities and sporting associations,” Vaccaro said.
“We value partnerships that promote a healthy lifestyle in our local community, and Adult Pennant is a great way for recreational to advanced tennis players in the region to stay fit while being competitive. “
A variety of night and day pennants run throughout the year and all players must be financial members of a Tennis ACT affiliated club. For more information about the Adult Pennant competition, contact Tennis ACT on 02 6160 7800 or visit www.tennis.com.au/act.
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