{"id":43695,"date":"2026-03-26T09:26:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T22:26:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/vic\/?p=43695"},"modified":"2026-03-26T09:26:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T22:26:29","slug":"uncloud-state-teams-championships-set-to-return-to-horsham-lawn-tennis-club","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/vic\/news\/2026\/03\/26\/uncloud-state-teams-championships-set-to-return-to-horsham-lawn-tennis-club","title":{"rendered":"UNCLOUD State Teams Championships set to return to Horsham Lawn Tennis Club"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The UNCLOUD State Teams Championships will return to the Central West region in 2026, with <\/a>Horsham Lawn Tennis Club once again set to host the event.<\/p>\n

Following the recently announced two\u2011year partnership with Tennis Victoria and UNCLOUD,\u00a0a peer-to-peer platform that supports young people to see vaping for what it really is,\u00a0the collaboration will continue to strengthen the pinnacle event for junior team tennis in the state.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The UNCLOUD State Teams Championships is a major highlight of the team tennis calendar, bringing together the state\u2019s top junior players to compete for regional and metropolitan pride. The tournament culminates in the awarding of the Pat Cash Cup<\/b>, presented to the best-performing association or region across all age groups.<\/p>\n

Around 160 players will take to the 24 grass courts in a round robin format, representing their metropolitan association or country region. Players will compete in boys’ and girls’ events across three age groups\u201312\/u, 14\/u, and Junior Open, with each round consisting of four singles matches and two mixed doubles matches.<\/p>\n

Tennis Victoria CEO, Kim Kachel<\/b>\u00a0expressed his support for another fantastic edition of the event in Horsham.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe UNCLOUD State Teams Championships continues to be a highlight on the junior tennis calendar, bringing together exceptional young athletes from every corner of Victoria. Horsham Lawn Tennis Club provides an outstanding venue for this competition, and we\u2019re delighted to see the event return to such a welcoming and well\u2011prepared community.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re grateful for the tireless efforts of the Horsham Lawn Tennis Club volunteers and the ongoing commitment of the Horsham Rural City Council. Their support makes this UNCLOUD State Teams Championships possible each year.\u201d<\/p>\n

VicHealth\u2019s\u00a0Executive\u00a0Manager\u00a0Health\u00a0Promotion\u00a0Systems,\u00a0Bonnie Matheson<\/b>\u00a0said the partnership with Tennis Victoria was important in\u00a0protecting\u00a0young Victorians\u00a0from the harms of vaping\u00a0and nicotine.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cSport is where so many young\u00a0people feel connected, confident and themselves, which makes it a powerful place to reach them with\u00a0real facts about vaping. Events like the UNCLOUD State Teams Championships give us a unique opportunity to cut through the noise and counter the misinformation young people are exposed to every day.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know physical activity plays a vital role in overall health, and UNCLOUD is about protecting that \u2014 helping young people understand\u00a0the harms of vaping, and giving them the confidence to push back against the tactics of the tobacco and vaping industries trying to draw them in.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Horsham Rural City Council Mayor Cr Brian <\/b>Knows<\/b>\u00a0also welcomed the tournament\u2019s return to the region.<\/p>\n

“We\u2019re proud to host the biggest junior tennis teams event in the region, and it will be fantastic to see our town buzzing with energy and excitement.”<\/p>\n

Event Details<\/b><\/h4>\n

UNCLOUD Victorian State Teams Championships<\/b><\/p>\n

Date:<\/b>\u00a028 \u2013 29 March 2025<\/p>\n

Venue:<\/b>\u00a0Horsham Lawn Tennis Club, Baker Street, Horsham<\/p>\n

Time:<\/b>\u00a0Play commences at 8:30am on Saturday and Sunday<\/p>\n

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Teams<\/b><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Barwon<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Mornington Peninsula Region<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Bayside Regional Tennis Association<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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North Eastern Junior Tennis Association<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Central Highlands<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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North Suburban Junior Tennis Association<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Central Gippsland<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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South West Region<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Eastern Region Tennis<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Waverley Tennis<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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East Gippsland<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Western Region Tennis Association<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Loddon Campaspe<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
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Wimmera<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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