History Of The Super Vets Tournament

The Super Vets Tournament for ladies aged 60 and over started in 1997 and was played during the Summer months.  Gillian Davies-Jones, the secretary of the LVLTA organised the Tournament following a request at the AGM.

Some ladies who were over 60 wanted to continue to be part of the Association but did not want to play the full three sets under the rules of the Winter tournament, so a Summer tournament was organised to play matches, best of three sets.  In the first year 17 couples took part and we had three groups.

The title of the Tournament was originally known as the 60s Summer Tournament but was later changed to omit the age and became known as the Super Vets Tournament.  It runs from May to October and the deciding third set is now played as a Championship Tie Break.

The current competition has 61 couples in nine groups with prizes for the winners and runners-up in each group.