{"id":27713,"date":"2026-04-09T13:45:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T03:45:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nsw\/?page_id=27713"},"modified":"2026-04-09T13:45:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T03:45:54","slug":"tournaments-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nsw\/our-work\/inclusion-diversity\/blind-and-low-vision\/tournaments-events","title":{"rendered":"Tournaments &amp; Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Blind &amp; Low Vision (BLV) Tennis events provide inclusive and competitive opportunities for players across NSW and Australia. From local come-and-try days and development days to state and national championships, events are designed to support participation at all levels.<\/p>\n<p>Tournaments follow BLV classifications (B1\u2013B4) to ensure fair competition and may include singles and doubles formats. Events focus not only on competition, but also on connection, community and athlete development.<\/p>\n<p>Stay up to date with upcoming events, entry information and eligibility requirements by checking the listings below.<\/p>\n<h3>Upcoming Events<\/h3>\n<p>To view upcoming events, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/nsw\/players\/competitive-play\/events\/inclusion-diversity-events?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">click here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Getting Classified<\/h3>\n<p>Download the classification form\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/doc\/ibta-classification-form\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The form is to be completed in English and by a registered ophthalmologist or optometrist.<\/p>\n<p>Attach all medical documentation required on pages 2-3 of the form.<\/p>\n<p>The form and the attached medical documentation may not be older than 12 months at the time of the Player Evaluation.<\/p>\n<p>Once completed, please send to:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:blindtennis@tennis.com.au\">blindtennis@tennis.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Programs &amp; Partners<\/h3>\n<p><em>Blind Sport NSW<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Blind Sports NSW is the peak organisational body in NSW in providing sport and social recreation for community members with blindness and low vision.<\/p>\n<p>To visit the Blind Sport NSW website and find out more information <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsportsnsw.com.au\/our-sports\/tennis\/\">click here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>NSW Blind Low Vision Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"745\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"279\">\n<p><strong><em>Delivered By<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">\n<p><strong><em>Location<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"266\">\n<p><strong><em>Contact<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"279\">\n<p><strong>Blacktown Tennis Centre Stanhope<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">\n<p><strong>Stanhope Gardens<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"266\">\n<p><strong>(02) 9421 2600<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"279\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blind-and-low-vision-tennis-nswact.yolasite.com\/\"><strong>Blind Low Vision Tennis NSW &amp; ACT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">\n<p><strong>Sydney Olympic Park<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"266\">\n<p><a href=\"mailto:blindlowvisiontennis@gmail.com\"><strong>blindlowvisiontennis@gmail.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"279\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citycommunitytennis.com.au\/adult-coaching\/adaptive-tennis\"><strong>City Community Tennis<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">\n<p><strong>Surry Hills<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"266\">\n<p><strong>0433 899 644<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>What you need to know<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Registration \u2013 Most BLV events open entries several weeks before the start date, and players can register via the Tennis NSW or Tennis Australia tournament portals.<\/li>\n<li>Classification \u2013 To compete in sanctioned BLV tournaments, players must obtain a <em>provisional or confirmed BLV classification<\/em>. Guidance and forms are available through Tennis NSW.<\/li>\n<li>Event Formats \u2013 Events may include singles and doubles draws, with rules adapted for different vision classifications (e.g., additional bounces for certain classes).<\/li>\n<li>Support &amp; Contacts \u2013 For entry questions, contact BLV tennis organisers via the tournament contact listed on events, or reach out to Tennis NSW Inclusion &amp; Diversity staff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Get In Touch<\/p>\n<p>If you are currently running a BLV program or would like some more information, contact <a href=\"mailto:nswinclusion@tennis.com.au\">nswinclusion@tennis.com.au.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blind &amp; Low Vision (BLV) Tennis events provide inclusive and competitive opportunities for players across NSW and Australia. From local come-and-try days and development days to state and national championships, events are designed to support participation at all levels. Tournaments follow BLV classifications (B1\u2013B4) to ensure fair competition and may include singles and doubles formats. 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