The best of country tennis will be on show when Forster hosts the 2021 Priceline NSW Country Championships later this month.
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Considered one of the State's most prestigious tournaments, this year's tournament will be the first since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
More than 800 players and spectators are expected to converge on the Great Lakes for the 10-day event, which will run from Friday, June 25 until Thursday, July 1.
Forster Tuncurry Business Chamber president, Megan Lewis said the community was delighted to welcome the championship to Forster once again, particularly following last year's COVID-19 cancellation.
"This championship is a wonderful community event with participants and their families enjoying time on and off the courts across the 10 days," Ms Lewis said.
"Events like the championships are not only a lot of fun for those attending but they also provide a boost to the local economy.
"There's so much to see and do around our region, we hope everyone enjoys their time on the Mid North Coast."
On court, juniors and adults will be striving to improve their Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) in the Australian Money Tournament (AMT) and Junior Tournament (JT), while off-court, a slew of social activities will keep spectators enthralled.
The action-packed schedule boasts a PRO-AM fundraiser on Monday, June 28 between Grand Slam mixed-doubles champion Casey Dellacqua and leading high-performance coach and former WTA player Jaslyn Hewitt-Shehadie.
"We're thrilled Casey Dellacqua is participating in the PRO-AM fundraiser to raise funds for our local SES," Ms Lewis said.
"It's taking place on June 28 so grab some mates to form a team of four and head to the Tennis NSW website to register."
The $25 per person ($100 per team) entry fee will be donated to the Forster Pacific Palms State Emergency Service (SES) unit.
I'll be getting out there, playing my best and making sure who I'm playing with or against has a chance to hit a lot of tennis ball, mingle and have a lot of fun.
- Casey Dellacqua
Dellacqua said the event would be an opportunity for the community to come together and raise money for a good cause.
"Everyone who enters will get an opportunity to have a hit with myself and Jaslyn, all in support of the local SES," Dellacqua said.
"It doesn't matter if you take your tennis competitively or if you like a social hit, I encourage you to come along," she said.
"I'll be getting out there, playing my best and making sure who I'm playing with or against has a chance to hit a lot of tennis ball, mingle and have a lot of fun."
The 2021 Priceline NSW Country Championships will begin on June 25 with the AMT Tournament.
Competition will span six venues including Forster, Tuncurry, Taree, Cundletown and Wingham.
The PRO-AM Fundraiser will be held on Monday, June 28 beginning at 7pm at Forster Tennis Club.
Head to the Tennis NSW Country Championships website to register.
