Bring the heat. Represent the club. Play to win.
Whether you're battling it out in weekly club leagues or representing the University of Adelaide on the national stage, AUTC’s Competition Tennis program gives you the platform to compete, grow, and achieve more through tennis.
We support players who are ready to commit to real match-play — whether it’s on natural grass, hard courts, or against the best university players in Australia.
Who It's For
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Players who can serve and rally consistently in structured match play
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Students looking to represent the Adelaide University locally or nationally
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Athletes keen to play singles, doubles, and team-based competitions
Competition Pathways
1. Local Club Competitions
Summer Competition (Lawn Courts)
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Organised by: Saturday Morning Men’s Lawn Tennis Association (SMMLTA)
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When: Saturdays at 8:00 AM
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Surface: Natural grass courts
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Location: Lawn tennis clubs across Adelaide
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Membership Required:Gold or Diamond AUTC membership
Players participate in team-based Saturday morning matches across Adelaide's historic lawn tennis venues.
Winter Competition (Hard Courts)
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Organised by: Tennis SA
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When: Saturdays at 1:00 PM
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Surface: Hard courts
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Location: Various hard court clubs around Adelaide
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Membership Required:Gold or Diamond AUTC membership
The winter season shifts to faster, high-intensity hard court play, perfect for sharpening your competitive edge.
2. University Tennis League (UTL)
University Tennis League (UTL) returns in 2025, supported by Tennis Australia, offering university players a new way to compete across Australia.
The league will feature qualifying rounds across four regional conferences — North, East, South, and West — with the top team from each conference progressing to the national finals.
All teams are mixed gender, with players competing together in shared rubbers.
For full details, visit: unisport.com.au/university-tennis-league
Express interest early by emailing tennis@adelaideunisport.com.au or staying tuned on Instagram.
3. UniSport Nationals – Tennis
UniSport Nationals is Australia's premier university sporting event, and tennis is a flagship sport.
In 2025, Men’s and Women’s Tennis Competitions will take place at Nationals on the Gold Coast, bringing together Australia's top university athletes in a week of intense competition and team spirit.
Contact your University Team Manager (UTM) to get involved.
More information: unisport.com.au/nationals-tennis
How to Get Involved
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Pick your competition: Club Leagues, UTL, or Nationals
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Attend trials – required for team placements
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Follow us on Instagram: @adelaideunitennis
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Email us at tennis@adelaideunisport.com.au to express your interest
Questions?
📧 Email: tennis@adelaideunisport.com.au
📸 Instagram: @adelaideunitennis
