Rosny Park, Tasmania, 21 March 2019 | Tennis Tasmania
Rosny Park Tennis Club is preparing for a weekend of non-stop tennis.
To celebrate the completion of its deck and awning project, the club is hosting a 24-hour tennis-a-thon from 8am on Saturday 30 March to 8am on Sunday 31 March. Players of all ages and abilities are welcome to be involved, with a number of ticketed events included to help raise money for Melanoma Tasmania.
City of Clarence mayor Doug Chipman will attend, making a presentation at 4pm.
| Time | Activity | How to get involved |
| 8am – 9am | ANZ Tennis Hot Shots red ball | |
| 9am – 10am | ANZ Tennis Hot Shots orange ball | |
| 10am – 11.15am | ANZ Tennis Hot Shots green ball | |
| 11am – 12.30pm | Junior League matches | |
| 12.30pm – 3pm | Super 10s matches | |
| 3pm – 4pm | Fitbit Cardio Tennis | Book a place ($10) |
| 4pm – 7pm | Exhibition matches | |
| 7pm – 9pm | Come and try, tennis party | Book a place ($10) |
| 9pm – 7am | 10-hour overnight challenge (5 x 2 hour sessions available) | Book a place ($10) |
| 7am – 8am | Over 70s morning challenge | Book a place ($10) |
The club will also run a raffle throughout the tennis-a-thon and offer spot prizes for participants and spectators. Everyone is encouraged to dress up, with prizes for the best dressed.
A silent action includes items signed by Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal.
Melanoma Tasmania, a local not-for-profit organisation, will also be on site and offering UV skin damage checks for a gold coin donation.
Kiosk and barbecue food will be available, with Devonshire Tea served between 3pm – 5pm.
For more information, contact Angie Flynn on 0439 636 241 or Kevin Jones on 0419 101 466.
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