The Janet Agnew Carnival Doubles Tournament is held annually in February. The tournament caters for A and B grade players in men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles events. 

Janet Agnew started the two-day tournament in 1987 after she suffered serious head injuries in a car crash in 1986 and was told she would never play tennis again. Fortunately, the doctor’s initial prognosis proved pessimistic, and Janet was soon back on the tennis court with the desire to create a doubles tournament that all Northland tennis players could enjoy.

The tournament is known for it's great atmosphere and awesome prize table - a weekend not to be missed!

Tournament Programme

Saturday 14 February 2026 - Mens & Ladies A & B Grade Doubles

• Report time 8:15am Saturday 14 February 2026.
• Prizegiving on completion of day's events. 
• Dinner and social evening to follow

Sunday 15 February 2026 - Mixed A & B Grade Doubles

• Report time 9:00am Sunday 15 February 2026.
• Prizegiving on completion of day's events. 

Players guranteed 3 matches.

Draw, Results and Event Information

The tournament draw is now available on the Tennis NZ Tournament website. Results will also be posted there once the event has concluded.

Saturday Evening

Dinner will be provided for all players following prizegiving. DJ Steve will be performing after dinner and will play until midnight. Everyone is encouraged to stay and help celebrate this milestone year. Non‑players who wish to stay for dinner and the DJ can do so for $15 per person. Please text Cheryl on 021 232 9721 to confirm any additional attendees.

Parking

The main carpark is reserved for staff and the coffee truck. Parking is available on the grass area next to the driveway, in the paddock, or on Winger Crescent.

Food and Drinks

Coffee and real fruit ice cream will be available both days from Frost & Froth. Lunch options, including rolls and sandwiches, will be sold through the bar. Dinner will be provided to all players on Saturday after prizegiving. The bar will be open from 11:00am each day with a range of food and drinks available. Both cash and EFTPOS are accepted.

Entry Information

Entry Fee:

• Mens & Ladies Doubles (Saturday): $40 per person - includes dinner
• Mixed Doubles (Sunday): $30 per person

How to enter:

• Online via Tennis NZ Tournament Website here (preferred option)
  • If entering online, payment is made through an online stripe payment using debit or credit card
• OR via email to admin@tennisnorthland.org.nz
  • If entering via email, payment must be made by internet banking:
  • Account Name: Tennis Northland Incorporated
  • Account Number: 12-3099-0410707-00

Entries close Wednesday 11 February 2026. 

Tennis Northland wish to thank all sponsors for their continued support:

Major Sponsors: 

• Plexipave NZ
• Next Edition Kitchens
• SMW Engineering
• Golden Bay
• Greenfingers
• Millennium Hotels & Resorts
• Fullers Greatsights
• Lion Breweries
• Kensington Fitness
• Pitstop 

Other Sponsors: 

• Advantage
• Andy Quinlan
• ARC Security
• Barfoot & Thompson Kerikeri
• BDO Northland
• BE Osteopathy
• Coalies Sports Bar & Grill
• Cowleys Hire
• Crowe Plumbing
• D&D Signs
• Dennis Pamplin
• EDI Electrical
• Farmabull Ltd
• Graeme Johnson - Jewels & Time Ltd
• Hikurangi Hotel
• Kamo 4 Square
• Kamo Hammer Hardware
• Kensington Refrigeration
• Love Your Court
• Northland Insulation
• Olive Tree Real Estate
• Rosvall Sawmill
• Salty Dog
• Sali Marinkovich Mobile Travel Advisor
• Stitches Embroidery
• Sumpter Baughen Chartered Accountants
• Tui Tennis NZ
• Vince NZ
• Wilson / Brittain Wynyard & Co
• Whitehouse Tennis Academy