30-Year Milestone Overview
In December 2020, the South Island Veterans Tennis Teams Festival marked its 30th Anniversary edition by returning to the Ashburton Tennis Centre in Mid Canterbury where the inaugural tournament took place in 1991.
The milestone edition paid tribute to founding committee members, long-standing team captains, and players who have travelled annually between Christmas and New Year to celebrate the holiday festival.
Photo Gallery
2020 EditionMoments from the courts, team themes, Meet & Greet, and the Festival Dinner & Quiz.
Player Count by Club & Region
5 Regional Hubs RepresentedWhere the 2020 field came from across the South Island. Update the numbers below from the final entry list when ready.
30-Year Festival Heritage & Memories
"From 1991 to 2020, the South Island Veterans Tennis Teams Festival has stood as a beloved tradition of friendship, equal teams, holiday fun, and memorable tennis across the South Island."
"Celebrating 30 editions since our founding in Ashburton in 1991 was a true milestone for South Island masters tennis, uniting players from Marlborough to Southland."
"The 30th anniversary commemorative badges, medals, and dinner function celebrated three decades of friendship, fun costumes, and holiday tennis memories."