This information is for participants who have successfully registered at the Rainbow Games. We can’t wait to see you there!
* Match schedules and formats are subject to change, depending on final entry numbers as well as weather conditions during the tournament. To ensure a meaningful participant experience any changes will be communicated with players as soon as possible.
** Turning up late may result in disqualification from the competition. This decision will be at the discretion of the Tournament Director, Liam Sweeney. Please check your match times on GLTA Tournament Software.
Opening Ceremony: Find out more about the Registration day (Accreditation pick-up and goodie bag) and the Opening Ceremony on Thursday 4 April here.
Closing Function: Find out more about the Closing Function on Monday 8 April here.
Things to do in Auckland: There’s lots to explore and enjoy during your time in Auckland. View our list of recommended activities here.
Saturday 6 – Monday 8 April 2024
Albany Tennis Park (321 Oteha Valley Road, Albany, 0632 Auckland)
Getting there
Liam Sweeney
+44 7 456379521
There will also be a Tournament Referee on site from Tennis Northern. All matches will be self-umpired, however if there are any issues please call the Tournament Referee or Tournament Director to assist.
For important communications from Liam Sweeney during the Tournament, please join the players WhatsAppGroup, you can click this link from your mobile phone to join:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/EzNUbDu4typ0tjmBdLQ4OZ
We highly recommend attending the practise session on Friday 5 April 1300 to 1600 at Albany Tennis Park, particularly for those players who will be playing in their first GLTA sanctioned tournament. This is to ensure you’ve entered in the appropriate grade, as well as a great chance to meet fellow players before the official tournament begins.
If you wish to have additional practise on the Albany Tennis Park courts before the tournament commences you can book these online up to 7 days in advance, with a maximum time of 2 hours per booking.
https://albanytennispark.co.nz
The Rainbow Games aim to provide everyone with a meaningful experience, therefore participants can expect Round Robin play before knockout matches begin (semifinals will be dependant on the number of boxes). If there are too few entries in any particular category we may be required to combine grades (we will reach out to you if this occurs).
The draws will be available to view on GLTA Tournament Software by Thursday 4 April.
https://bit.ly/RainbowEvents-GamesTāmakiMakaurauAuckland2024
Please make sure to arrive in good time before your competition begins. Use this page to find the best ways to get to your venue.
As we start preparing for your fabulous player accreditation, we’re excited to see your names come to life on them! To ensure everyone feels respected and valued, we will be using preferred names alongside surnames. To make sure we can be accurate and respect your identity, please make sure your preferred name is up to date on your YouLi registration form before Monday 11 March 2024.
Do you have any friends and whānau interested in coming to watch you at the Rainbow Games? It’s free to watch and we recommend spectators registering their interest to spectate here to save time upon arrival. Sign up for spectator updates via YouLi.
Food and drink
Lo and behold…the Brazilian Café is the superb on-site eatery at Albany Tennis Park, serving a delicious array of food and drink all day long. The café will be open during the following times:
It’s not too late to purchase Rainbow Games merchandise from our Official Merchandise and Apparel Partner, PURE Athletic. Click here to view the range and buy now.
An allocated area will be made available for players to store their bags.
There are a limited number of spaces available for tennis at the Rainbow Games. If you are still interested in participating, please email kiaora@rainbowgames.co.nz. Now that the registration date has passed, entry cannot be guaranteed and registrations will be managed on a case-by-case basis.
If you do not hold a New Zealand or Australian Passport you will need to request an NZeTA and pay for an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL).
. NZeTA costs NZD $17 via the app, or NZD $23 if completed online
. IVL, which funds tourism infrastructure and helps protect our natural environment, costs NZD $35, which you pay at the same time as you request your NZeTA
. Allow 72 hours for your NZeTA request to be processed
You can request this here: https://nzeta.immigration.govt.nz/.
Please email kiaora@rainbowgames.co.nz