Hobart Real Tennis Club
Hobart Real Tennis Club, Real tennis heritage site and sports club in Hobart, Australia.
Hobart Real Tennis Club is a sports facility housed in a stone building on Davey Street that contains a traditional tennis court with high walls, galleries, and specialized playing surfaces. The venue has all the components needed to play this historic sport.
Samuel Smith Travers founded the club in 1875, establishing it as Australia's oldest real tennis facility. This long history links it with some of the most established sporting institutions in the Southern Hemisphere.
The club keeps real tennis traditions alive through regular matches and teaching sessions that connect today's players with centuries of sporting heritage. Visitors can observe how this specialized form of play remains an active part of the community.
The facility is located at 45 Davey Street and offers coaching services and court bookings during operating hours. Visitors should inquire in advance about access, as it operates as a membership-based club with specific entry requirements.
The court features specialized architectural elements like the dedans, tambour, and grille that are distinctive to this sport. These characteristic features set real tennis apart from modern tennis and are rarely seen outside historical facilities.
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