A Queensland team consisting of Sharon Campbell, Ken McGrath, Robyn Skaar and Ross Birkitt won the State of Origin tennis tournament held at the Tewantin Tennis Club on Saturday 28 November. The New South Wales team was the runner-up. The event was organised by club member Ben McDonald as part of his program as an Emerging Leader. Eight teams from Queensland, NSW, Victoria and the Rest of the World competed.
As part of their program Emerging leaders undergo courses in tournament management, tournament officiating, assisting in coaching and have to project manage a tournament. Earlier in the year, Ben also gathered experience through assisting the tournament director at the Tewantin Junior Development Series which was held in July. The Emerging Leaders program is run by the Sunshine Coast Regional Tennis Assembly. This is the fifth year of the program and more than 30 people have participated.
“The tournament was played in a competitive but friendly spirit,“ Ben said.
“Thanks to everyone for participating in the event and a special thanks to all the volunteers who helped out. A good time was shared by all.”
