The South Island’s favourite social holiday tennis festival. This is a relaxed team event focused on friendship and camaraderie — not cutthroat competition! ⭐ New from this year: entries are open to all players aged 30+ (previously 35+). Enter individually, join a balanced 8-player mystery team with fun themes, and enjoy three days of summer tennis together.
Festival Golden Rule: "ENJOY YOURSELF! We are all here to have fun, make new friends, and share great laughs. It's a social holiday festival — not a stressful tournament!"
Enter yourself, select your self-grade (1 to 4), and order tickets for the 29 Dec festival dinner.
Register Online →Explore all 36 editions since 1991, host towns, and the alternating grass/hard court rotation.
View History & Venues →Fixed schedule: Dec 28 pool play, Dec 29 matches & social dinner, Dec 30 finals & prizegiving.
View Timetable →Location maps, court surfaces, parking, and holiday accommodation recommendations in the host town.
Venue Details →Unlike traditional club tournaments, SIVTTF has a unique system that builds new friendships and ensures balanced, enjoyable tennis for everyone.
Players enter individually and are graded from 1 to 4. The committee carefully balances the 8-player teams so every squad is equally competitive.
Each team is assigned a Captain who receives a $60 allowance to outfit their squad in matching team themes, colours, or props for morning photos.
5 full rounds over 3 days, capped with the celebrated 29 Dec Festival Dinner, official 30 Dec Gold, Silver & Bronze medals, plus the traditional Wooden Spoon for the last team!
Register individually, choose your grade (1 to 4), add dinner tickets and badges in one combined checkout.
Now open to ages 30+! Enter as an individual player for 28–30 Dec 2026 in Ashburton. Our organising committee will place you into a balanced 8-person team for 3 days of social tennis, fun dress themes, and community hospitality.
Every year, the festival follows a proven holiday schedule designed for maximum tennis and great social time.
Meet & Greet: Welcome drinks at the host club, team announcements, and collection of player nametags.
8:30 AM: Team Photos in full theme gear.
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM: Rounds 1 & 2 of friendly team doubles.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Rounds 3 & 4.
7:00 PM: Dinner and Quiz on the 29th evening (~60+ guests).
9:00 AM: Final Round 5.
3:00 PM: AGM + Awards & Medals (Gold, Silver, Bronze) & afternoon tea.
Bring 100+ masters players to your town between Christmas and New Year! SIVTTF provides a guaranteed $2,000 facility contribution, full tournament management, and your club keeps all bar profits and daily food sales.
