Albury Tennis Association has decided to cancel its Saturday pennant competition as a precaution in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Following a meeting on Thursday night, the Association came to the agreement that they would be unable to meet the current health and hygiene guidelines set out by Tennis Australia, with players usually gathering in large numbers at the Albury grasscourts.
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With the cancellation disrupting the end of the season, teams who finished on top of the ladder in each section will be deemed the winners, with second claiming runner-up.
The fate of Albury's winter pennant competition is still unclear with no starting date announced, however nominations for the competition can still be handed in on Saturday, March 28.
The best players from each section based on the season played so far will still be awarded for their efforts, however there will be no presentation ceremonies held.
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