Euroa Tennis Club Trivia Night a Huge Success

EUROA Tennis Club (ELTC) recently hosted a highly successful trivia night, bringing together players from all corners of the club. With nearly 200 people seated outside on the lawn beside the clubhouse under a sky of fairy lights, the event proved to be a memorable night. "We were overwhelmed by the level of interest in the event," said Caroline Keenan, ELTC secretary. "The primary goal for the night was to bring all the club’s different user groups together for a celebration. We have record numbers playing Thursday Night Tennis and junior tennis, and we wanted to bring them together with our Saturday competition players and our women’s and men’s competition players." Keenan continued, "We also wanted to raise money for a much-needed mower. We have some of the most highly regarded grass courts in the district, and it takes a lot of work to keep them in such good order. A new mower would ease the workload for our greenkeeper." The event not only provided an opportunity for socialising but also raised funds for the club’s ongoing maintenance needs. In addition to the trivia, the night was filled with plenty of laughs including quiz mistress Fiona, who was hilarious in her routine. The trivia night saw a competitive edge as Bob and Gayle Furphy’s table emerged victorious. "The winners were Bob and Gayle Furphy and their table. There were quite a few former teachers on that table, so there was a lot of great general knowledge to draw on," Keenan said. Looking to the future, the success of the trivia night has inspired more club-wide events. "Following the success of Saturday night, we definitely will hold more whole-of-club events. It might not be another trivia night, but we will certainly explore more functions," Keenan said. With the Labour Day Tournament fast approaching, Keenan noted the high demand for spots, highlighting how much people love playing at the club. "Entries are now closed, and demand was higher than ever. It never actually even opened to the public, just to members and past players. It just goes to reinforce how much people love playing at the tournament and want to keep coming back year after year." Managing the tournament’s scale can be challenging for the club. "The biggest problem we have is managing disappointment for people who miss out," Keenan explained. "We are at capacity with 650 players, and that’s a lot of people to be guaranteed three sets and be fed and hydrated. It is a huge undertaking for a club of our size, and we take pride in the professional tournament that we produce." A great deal of credit, according to Keenan, goes to the club’s tournament organisers, Bob and Gayle Furphy. "They are incredible, and we are dreading the day they decide to step back," she said. The Euroa Tennis Club also benefits from its strong relationship with the Euroa Cricket Club, allowing them to fit a further 17 courts on the Friendlies Oval for the tournament. The club’s busy period doesn’t end with the Labour Day Tournament, as the Club Championships will follow the weekend after. "It’s certainly a busy period at the ELTC. The Club Championships come hot on the heels of the tournament, and we’ll release details about that in the coming weeks." With such a successful trivia night and a packed calendar ahead, Euroa Tennis Club continues to thrive as a hub for sport and community.