CANES COUNTRY CUP SERVES UP BIG PICKLEBALL SHOWDOWN THIS SUNDAY

Last year’s Home Hill representatives pose in front of the freshly unveiled Home Hill Tennis Association amenities block. Photo credit: Jacob Casha

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The Sugar Bowl’s little sister, the Cane Country Cup pickleball team event, will get underway this Sunday 7 June from 8am to approximately 3.30pm.

A strong field of 29 teams will battle it out in Home Hill, making for one of the biggest editions of the event to date.

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The competition will be split into four divisions from Advanced through to Social as a result of an increase in numbers.

Teams will compete across Men’s doubles, Ladies doubles and two Mixed doubles matches, taking on every team within their division.

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Competitors are travelling from as far as Cardwell to Cape Gloucester and everywhere in between. The Advanced division features players who have medalled at Queensland Pickleball tournaments this year, promising high-quality match-ups.

Spectators should keep an eye out for Townsville’s Darren Hutchinson and his team “Pickle Me Dink”, while last year’s winners “Pickle d’Lulu”, led by Hannah Casswell, return to defend their title. Local interest will also be strong, with Home Hill’s Laurel Blucher, a multiple Home Hill Tennis Open winner in the 1980s, featuring in Leyton’s Larrikans.

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Home Hill is represented by six mixed teams, with a strong focus on camaraderie and enjoyment.

Prizes will be awarded for best team spirit, recognising sportsmanship, teamwork and camaraderie on and off the court. Creative team names such as the Crafty Cassowaries, Cardwell Crocs, Gloucester Gherkins and Pickled Mangoes will add to the atmosphere.

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Visitors are welcome to attend and support the Home Hill Tennis event and discover the sport of pickleball.

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Contributed with thanks to HHTA Secretary Kate Casswell

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