Year: Summer and Winter. Summer runs from February to May, and Winter runs from July to November. Each season consists of several rounds, with teams competing against each other in a ladder format. At the end of the season, a grand final is held to determine the overall winner.
MEMRLTA is committed to promoting a welcoming and inclusive environment for all players. They encourage new teams and players to join and offer assistance in finding a suitable club or team to join. The association also operates an Emergency Pool, where players without a team can participate and have the opportunity to find a permanent team to play with.
Matches are held on Tuesdays, starting at either 9:30am or 10am, depending on mutual agreement. Matches take place at various tennis clubs located in the eastern metropolitan area of Melbourne. Participating clubs include Heatherdale Tennis Club, which hosts the Heatherdale Midweek Ladies Christmas Round Robin event. This event offers a day of tennis, followed by a delicious lunch and various activities.
MEMRLTA is dedicated to supporting causes important to the community. They organise fundraisers and raffles, with the proceeds going towards Breast Cancer Care for patients at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. These events are held in collaboration with local businesses, such as Catanach’s Jewellers, who generously donate prizes.
The association also values the well-being and safety of its players. As the warmer months approach, MEMRLTA reminds everyone to stay hydrated and take precautions against dehydration while on the courts. They provide useful information on dehydration and hydration strategies to ensure the health and safety of all participants.
MEMRLTA offers resources to help players stay informed and updated on the latest rules of tennis. They recommend downloading the Rules of Tennis app, provided by the International Tennis Federation, which is available for Apple and Android devices.
Overall, MEMRLTA is a vibrant and inclusive sports club that provides a platform for women's doubles tennis competition in the Melbourne eastern suburbs. With a variety of clubs to choose from and a dedicated committee, MEMRLTA offers a welcoming and competitive environment for players of all levels.