20/09/2025
Keep Sunday 12th October free and join us for some great fun in Lara.
Come and try this fun and inclusive game for people with vision loss.
This is a perfect opportunity to play blind tennis, learn new skills, get active and socialise! All equipment will be provided. All welcome.
Blind Tennis is played with a yellow or black audible foam ball, using junior tennis racquets and on a court marked out with tactile lines. The standard rules of tennis apply with a few modifications.
For blind and low vision adults and children accompanied by parents, carers, siblings, and support people welcome AND tennis players, coaches and people interested Blind Tennis.
BBQ lunch and tea and coffee provided.
Where: Lara Tennis Club - 42 Waverley Rd Lara
When: Sunday 12th October. 10-12pm with BBQ lunch afterwards.
Cost: FREE
Coaching, racquets and balls provided.
BBQ lunch, tea and coffee provided.
Wear: Comfortable shoes and clothes, bring a water bottle.
Getting there: A short walk from Lara train station/ Bus 10 stops nearby.
You can be met at Lara station platform if organised in advance.
Contact: Rachel DeSumma 0493 105 800
To book: Please register via Trybooking:
https://www.trybooking.com/DDXVD
This event is supported by State Trustees, Lara Tennis Club, Leisure Networks and Tennis Victoria.
[I.D. Two young participants wearing vision simulation glasses are holding a foam audible ball each and being passed a racquet by an adult BLV Tennis player. An adult participant on court is having a fantastic time, laughing, while trying BLV Tennis. They all appear on an outdoor court.]
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