{"id":41099,"date":"2025-02-11T22:59:58","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T11:59:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/vic\/?p=41099"},"modified":"2025-02-13T04:17:11","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T17:17:11","slug":"humans-of-country-week-first-timers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/vic\/news\/2025\/02\/11\/humans-of-country-week-first-timers","title":{"rendered":"Humans of Country Week: First Timers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Euroa Housewives Season 1<\/h3>\n

For Mayra, Kelly, Mayja, Rowena and Sue (not pictured), Country Week is a completely new experience \u2013 one they jumped at after hearing stories from their clubmates who had played for years.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur team decided to play Country Week this year after hearing all the great stories from others at our club who played last year and have played for many years,\u201d<\/em> said Mayra Walsh. \u201cIt just sounded like so much fun, we decided to get organised and see what it is all about.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Unlike many long-standing teams, The Real Housewives of Euroa were formed specifically for this event. A mix of players from Euroa Lawn Tennis Club and Strathbogie Tennis Club, they usually compete against each other in their local Saturday afternoon competition. But this week, they\u2019re teammates, learning each other\u2019s strengths and embracing the team format.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s the beauty of the tournament \u2013 while there are long-standing rivalries and familiar faces year after year, there\u2019s always room for new teams to join in, experience the excitement, and become part of the Country Week community. And this team\u2019s first season is off to a flying start \u2013 currently sitting on top of the ladder in their section.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is the first tournament we\u2019ve played in that operates around teams instead of just straight singles or doubles,\u201d<\/em> Mayra shared. \u201cThe team aspect is really fun and adds a different element of strategy that you don\u2019t get in other tournaments.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

And as for their name? A bit of humour mixed with a reality TV twist. \u201cKelly, our captain, came up with it. We\u2019re like the antidote to the fake reality show The Real Housewives. We represent really real reality \u2013 real people. And with so many spin-offs of that show, why not have a Euroa version!?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Now, just days into their debut, they\u2019re already feeling at home. \u201cSo far, we\u2019ve loved Country Week. It\u2019s really busy, but the atmosphere is fantastic. We\u2019re really looking forward to getting onto the courts today.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Though they\u2019re new to the tournament, it won\u2019t be their last time here. \u201cIn terms of a new tradition\u2026 let\u2019s just say we already have a team together for Shepparton next year, including some new Euroa housewives,\u201d<\/em> Mayra hinted.<\/p>\n

For The Real Housewives of Euroa, this is just the beginning. And for others considering giving Country Week a go, follow Euroa\u2019s lead \u2013 jump in, get a team together, and experience it for yourself.<\/p>\n

Stay tuned for entries opening for Country Week 2026 in Shepparton.<\/p>\n

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February 10: Day 1 The Real Housewives of Euroa. Tennis Victoria Country Week Swan Hill<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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