​Experience world-class tennis at the Australian Open Championship from January 6-14, 2025, as the Hobart Real Tennis Club celebrates its 150th anniversary! Join us for an unforgettable week of elite competition involving the world's best male and female players including some of our own home grown talent.​ Learn More​

Celebrate the Hobart Real Tennis Club's 150th Anniversary at a magnificent Gala Dinner on January 11, 2025, at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania. Enjoy an evening of fine dining, entertainment, and camaraderie as we reflect on our heritage and toast to the future of Real Tennis. This is a night not to be missed, as we honour our legacy and the vibrant community that makes our club special!

Dress Code - Jacket and tie

Cost - $150

Time: 6.30pm for 7pm start

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150th ANNIVERSARY CLUB PHOTO

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We are excited to invite you to a special 150th Anniversary Club Photo to commemorate this monumental milestone in our Club's rich history.

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Date: Friday, January 10th

Time: 5pm - 6pm

Location: Hobart Real Tennis Club

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This is a fantastic opportunity to join fellow members, friends, and supporters in capturing a memorable moment as we celebrate 150 years of tradition, passion and camaraderie. Whether you've been with us for years or are just joining the club's vibrant community, we want YOU to be part of this historic photo. We look forward to seeing you there to celebrate this special occasion. Dress smart casual.

Join us for an elegant evening at Government House on January 7, 2025, celebrating the Australian Open and the 150th Anniversary of the Hobart Real Tennis Club. This special reception brings together players, members and friends to honour our rich history and toast to a thrilling championship ahead in a stunning, historic setting. 

Dress Code - Jacket and tie

Price - No cost but numbers limited. You must register directly with government house here using the code GH150HRTC25.

Join us for the 150th Anniversary Handicap Doubles Tournament from January 13-17, 2025! This exciting round-robin event is open to all members and friends of the Hobart Real Tennis Club. We invite players of all skill levels to compete in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Choose from one of a number of round robin groups available with finals on January 17th. Further details to follow.

Cost - TBC

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Centenary Photograph:

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Above is the photo from our 100th year anniversary. While many of the faces are familiar to our committee, there are several in the photo that we are seeking their identification. Please find a list below of those identified alongside names for faces that we require. Should you recognise one of these faces, please contact staff at the club.

Back row: 

GGB, Helene O’Brien, Graeme Holloway, Jenny (ex-Miss Tas & partner of Massage Centre operator), Montpelier Retreat Massage Centre operator, Pat Bradfield, Gads, ??, ??, Michael Welch?, ??, Kieran Booth, Johnny Howard, Al Ramsay, Pete Boyles, Nick Abbott, Pip Holmes?, Charlie Millar, Nick Griggs, Mrs N Griggs, ??

Line 6:

Nigel’s Ricketts?, Roger Jennings, ??, Ian Ritchard, Richard von Witt, Gordon Henry, ??, Rob MacKay, ??, ??, ? Newton?, Don Chalmers, John Caelli, Miss Bowler(daughter of Jim Bowler), ??, ??, ??, Karen Marlowe, Banker-wife?, ex-ANZ S/Bay banker, ??

Line 5:

??, ??, ??, Biz Ritchard, ??, Bill Shugg, Rod Tabor, ??, Graham Hyland, ?? , Scotswoman?, Barbie Baker, Lou Brown, ??, ??, Christine McDougall?, Duncan McDougall, Pip Holmes, Mandy Holmes, Warren Soundy, Karen (Kate) Wooley (Paton), Jim Stephen (Ballarat), Irene Stephen (Ballarat), ??

Line 4:

Mrs Cartledge?, Graeme Riddoch, Suzie Riddoch, ??, Richard Travers?, ??, Julianne Drewitt, Barney Rivers (Ballarat), Computer guy Scott?, ??, ??, ??, ??, Jerry Walters, …(6)…

Line 3:

??, ??, Helmut Fuhrman (Ballarat), Meg Fuhrman (Ballarat), Dean Cinque (Ballarat)?, David Wynack (Ballarat), ??, Elizabeth Kemp, Geoff Stewart (Melb)?, George Casimaty, Jan Casimaty, ??, ??, ??, Mrs Holmes, Shirley Walters, Tony Holmes, ??

Line 2:

??, Kevin Wagner, Jim McPherson Cartledge, Rob MacKay, June Butler, Andrew Kemp, Anne Downie, Warren Boyles, ??, Quentin McDougall, Cas Pitt, Ros Pitt, Chris Butler, June Butler, Tony Wyatt, Mary MacArthur, ??, ??, ??

Line 1:

Suzie Walters, Greg ?, Dreamboat??, ??, Merrin MacKay, ??, ??, Dr ..(wife of Nat Trust guy), //, //, Audrey Heffernan, Ray Heffernan, ??,??, (with baby)?, Sandra Gadsby, ??, Gill Wyatt, ??, ??, Di Howard, ??, ??

Front:

Jackie Wagner, Mike Garnett, John Ramsay, Alistair Curley, Greg Kerin

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