AO Pride Night
THURSDAY | 29 JANUARY 2026
In association with Tennis Australia, Collaroy Tennis Club is celebrating our 3rd AO Pride Night in 2026, to help promote inclusion, celebrate diversity and encourage LGBTQ+ participation across Australia. This will be a fantastic Twilight Event, held at the Club from 4.30pm on Thursday January 29, coinciding with Pride Day and the Glam Slam at the Australian Open. Our event will incorporate a free Round Robin tournament, the chance to try POP Tennis, free BBQ and nibbles, and prizes for those wearing the brightest and boldest gear.
ALL WELCOME!
At Collaroy Tennis Club, we believe that the benefits of the sport we love - whether the physical activity itself or the sense of community and psychological wellbeing it provides - should be available and accessible to everyone. So, having previously held successful AO Pride Nights and wonderful events as part of Sydney WorldPride 2023 and the inaugural Australian Pride in Sport Festival in 2025, the Club accepted Tennis Australia’s offer to hold our 3rd AO Pride Night. This will be a fantastic Twilight Event, held at the Club from 4.30pm on Thursday January 29, organised together with Fusion Pride Northern Beaches. Show your support, by playing in a FREE friendly Twilight American Round Robin Doubles Tourney or just come along and join in the FUN!
COME OUT & PLAY!
Show your support by coming along and playing in a friendly Twilight American Round Robin Doubles Tourney we’re holding on Thursday, 29 January from 4:30-8:00pm.
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FREE Organised Tennis - Players change partners after every set in a round robin format | Winners on every court
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Try POP TENNIS - Easy, Fast and Lots of FUN
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Wear Bright & Bold Gear - prizes to be won
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FREE BBQ & Nibbles
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Beverages available to purchase
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Watch the AO on the BIG Screen
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Event Partner - Fusion Pride Northern Beaches
How sport can be a champion for diversity and inclusion
"For me personally, attending and speaking at the 2nd AO Pride Night held at Collaroy Tennis Club in January 2024 changed my views on sport for life. This was my first experience playing tennis and I had such an incredible time. The Club’s committee, volunteers and regular club members were all welcoming, kind, patient, helpful and accommodating… not to mention, they were decked out in the best rainbow garb I had ever seen - they even “out-rainbowed” us Fusion folk! This event sparked a newfound appreciation and love of tennis for me, and I have been keen on picking up the sport ever since."
Charity King - Co-Founder, Fusion Pride Northern Beaches
WEAR IT BRIGHT AND WIN PRIZES
Please join in the fun by wearing your brightest, most colourful tennis gear. ‘Dress to Impress’ prizes will be awarded. And please, ask your friends and family to come along too. Collaroy Tennis Club’s AO PRIDE NIGHT is for everyone – a chance to showcase our wonderful Club as a safe and welcoming environment for all.
REGISTER TO PLAY OR ATTEND
Please register your interest to play (or attend only) by Sunday, 25 January so we can organise the Round Robin draw and catering. Entry is FREE. At Collaroy Tennis Club, LOVE WINS.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES & CONTACTS
A Club that welcomes ALL. One of the things Collaroy Tennis Club is most proud of is that we’re an inclusive club that welcomes diversity. It’s part of our DNA. We realise that everyone’s unique and that our differences contribute to our Club’s culture and future direction. We’re passionate about helping people lead happy, healthy and active lives. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out:
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Contact Fusion Pride Northern Beaches – local LGBTQIA+ advocacy group
BIG THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS
