Design Eyewear BLV (Blind and Low Vision) League
Held in summer and winter, this competition offers local visually impaired players with a welcoming space to grow skills and connect through tennis.
About Design Eyewear BLV League
The Design Eyewear BLV League welcomes local visually impaired players of all ages and skill levels to enjoy regular match play in a supportive and inclusive environment. Whether you’re relatively new to the game or a seasoned player, the league offers an encouraging space to play tennis, build confidence and continue developing your skills at your own pace.
More than just a competition, this BLV League is about connection and belonging. It creates opportunities for players to come together through a shared passion for tennis, forming meaningful connections and becoming part of a vibrant local tennis community. Since its launch in 2024, the league has continued to grow, reflecting a positive enthusiasm for inclusive sport.
Players are grouped into teams named after animals with vision impairment such as the Blue Bison's, Green Giant Panda's, Purple Possum’s, Purple Python's, Silver Salamander's and Red Rhino’s.
Keen to join?
Eligibility
There are four sport classes used in blind and low vision tennis.
| Sport class | Eligibility criteria | Tennis Australia events |
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| B1 | Visual acuity poorer than LogMAR 2.60. |
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| B2 | LogMAR 1.50 to 2.60 (inclusive). |
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| B3 | LogMAR 1.0 to 1.40 (inclusive) or visual fields less than 10 degrees and visual acuity better than 0.5 (B4). |
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| B4 | LogMAR 0.5 to 0.9 (inclusive) or visual fields less than 40 degrees and visual acuity better than 0.5. |
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Venue
All Design Eyewear BLV League matches are being held at The Drive.
Team requirements
Registered players will be allocated to teams. All teams are required to take part in the weekly matches throughout the league season.
Match format and scoring
Matches will be played as a best‑of‑six‑games set. A tie‑breaker will be played at six games all and sudden‑death deuce rules will apply to help keep matches running on schedule.
For more information on the Design Eyewear BLV League, download the guide below.
Fixtures and results
Fixtures and results will be made available via Match Centre. Need help with accessing League Manager and Match Centre? Visit Join competitions.
How to register
You can register for the Design Eyewear BLV League by emailing the competitions team at Tennis SA.
Past winners
2024 winner – Blue Bison
2025 Summer Winner – Red Rhinos
2026 Winter Winner – Green Giant Pandas
