6 November 2025 | Tennis Victoria

Tennis Victoria is proud to announce the renewal of two major partnerships for 2025/26 with Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) and Dunlop on board for another year, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability, quality and community impact across the state.

The partnership with CDS Vic will continue to help clubs and events embrace recycling and raise funds through the 10-cent refund for every eligible container returned. Since launching, the initiative has supported clubs to reduce waste and generate new income for local tennis initiatives.

Tennis Victoria CEO Kim Kachel said the partnership has created lasting benefits for clubs and the environment.

“We’ve seen fantastic engagement from clubs since launching our partnership with Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme. It’s making recycling easy, impactful, and rewarding. We’re thrilled to continue building on that success in 2026.”

Marianne Doyle, interim CEO of VicReturn said the scheme’s partnership with Tennis Victoria has shown how powerful recycling can be when it supports local clubs.

“In its first year, this partnership has delivered both environmental and social benefits, helping clubs reduce waste and raise funds for the game they love. We’re proud to continue that impact for another year.”

Tennis Victoria has also renewed its partnership with Dunlop, the Official Ball Partner of Tennis Victoria. Dunlop tennis balls are used across major competitions including Pennant, State Grade, Country Week and Premier League providing players with a consistent, high-quality experience at all levels.

Calzak Bowen, Tennis Victoria’s Head of Profile and Partnerships, said the renewals reflect the organisation’s strong focus on building meaningful, long-term relationships with brands that share its values.

“We’re proud to continue working with partners like Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme and Dunlop who align with our vision for tennis in Victoria, community-minded, sustainable and driven by quality. These renewals demonstrate our commitment to working with organisations that want to make an impact both on and off the court.”

As Victoria gears up for another exciting Summer of Tennis, both partnerships will continue to strengthen the game on and off the court through sustainability, excellence, and local connection.

To learn more, visit cdsvic.org.au/tennis-victoria or tennis.com.au/vic