Tennis Victoria released a comprehensive toolkit for return to play in regional Victoria, in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

The upcoming season for Ararat and district will look different from previous, with four teams of four men and four women.

The association are planning for the season to commence on October 31, the weekend after AFL grand final.

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This would allow teams to play in six rounds before Christmas.

Ararat, Buangor, Landsborough and Elmhurst-Amphitheatre are the four teams included in the draw.

The draw however, will be kept flexible in case any changes need to happen throughout the season.

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The committee were hoping Crowlands will join the competition again after Christmas.

After hosting meetings via Zoom, the association committee are confident all teams are well versed in the COVID-19 regulations for return to play.

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