The Hardcourt Medal
The Hardcourt Medal was introduced into the Interdistrict Competition in 2015 to recognise the best and fairest senior/vets player over the course of the competition.
The Hardcourt Medal is restricted to competitors in Seniors/Vets Cups. Participation is compulsory and nominees may be from either the winning or losing team.
Selection Criteria
- “Best” — in three set matches, the nominee must win his/her singles and at least one doubles. In all other matches the nominee must win at least 50% of his/her sets.
- “Fairest” — the following factors are taken into account when determining the weekly nominee:
- Sportsmanship
- Team participation
- General demeanour
- Behaviour (both on and off the court)
- Abuse of equipment / tennis balls
- Audible / visual obscenities
The Hardcourt Honour Board
| Year | Winner | Association | Cup |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | David O’Keefe | Wollongong | George Rider Cup |
| 2022 | Daniel Walsh | Tennis Macarthur | George Rider Cup |
| 2021 | Not conducted — COVID-19 | ||
| 2020 | Not conducted — COVID-19 | ||
| 2019 | Elton Stoney | Blacktown | George Rider Cup |
| 2018 | Fernando Rios | Eastern Suburbs | Life Members Cup |
| 2017 | Wayne Stanton | Tennis Macarthur | George Fletcher Cup |
| 2016 | Steve Sammut | Blacktown | George Rider Cup |
| 2015 | Rozie Davies | Southern Districts | Jack McCall |