Trilogy Rackets Festival heading to Hove
Trilogy Rackets Festival Hove
A Sussex seafront will be transformed into a hub of sport and community next month when The Progress Tour launches the Trilogy Rackets Festival, a week-long celebration of racket sports at Hove Beach Park.
From July 21-27, tennis, padel and pickleball players of all levels are invited to take part in the festival filled with tournaments, expert workshops, professional exhibition matches, live music and a guest appearance by Judy Murray, mum of former world No 1 tennis player Andy.
Set against a stunning coastal backdrop, the festival will bring together well-known names in the world of racket sports, alongside grassroots players and fans.
Game4Padel opened Hove Beach Park’s padel, tennis and pickleball facilities earlier this year and the park has since then become a thriving and busy hub for people to try out or hone their racket skills and socialise with other players.
Highlights of the festival include:
● Tournaments for tennis, padel and pickleball for players of all ages and stages
● Workshops and masterclasses led by coaches, industry experts and former professional athletes, offering tips and training advice.The event will see guest appearances from former Fed Cup Captain and mother to two Grand slam winning sons, Judy Murray; Wimbledon Doubles Champion Jonathan Marray, and Team GB padel pro Lisa Phillips.
● Pro exhibition matches.
The Progress Tour is a series of level-based and progressive prize money tennis events. Its founder Barry Fulcher said: “The Progress Tour has always been about creating unique and engaging competition for different user groups. The Trilogy festival is a shining example of this, bringing together rackets enthusiasts as well as the local community in a celebration of sport, community and education. We’ve got some innovative and inclusive events on offer for players of all ages and stages, and some special guests joining us throughout the week. We look forward to welcoming everyone on court in July!”
Registration for tournament entries is open. Visit www.trilogyfestival.com for full event details and to secure your place.
