Entries are now open for the 85th East Lothian Open Tennis Tournament.
With 38 events, over 400 competitors and 800 matches played over 7 busy days the East Lothian Open Tennis Tournament is one of the largest Open Tennis Tournaments in Scotland. The long running event will reach its 85th year in 2014.
The tournament made history in 2012 by being named Tennis Scotland’s ‘Tennis Tournament of the Year’ for the second year in a row. The family friendly tournament is run by an enthusiastic group of welcoming volunteers and with social events on every evening of the tournament, the East Lothian Open remains the benchmark for tournaments in Scotland.
Entries are welcome in categories ranging from children singles U8s to Men’s over 55s Doubles. New events are added each year. Players don’t have to be affiliated to a tennis club but need to be a member of British Tennis. Children aged 8 and under along with Members of registered clubs, parks and other places to play receive free membership to British Tennis. Entrance is free to spectators and they are welcome at all games.
The tournament has expanded to run over 3 venues with kind support from the clubs – North Berwick, Dunbar, and Gullane.
The 85th East Lothian Open Tennis Tournament starts on Sunday 20th July, building to finals day on Saturday 28th July.
Online Entry is now available from http://www.lta.org.uk/Competitions/Competition/?ctn=1-XTOTQJ
For any queries contact the Sport, Countryside and Leisure on 01875 824011 or healthyliving@eastlothian.gov.uk
