The Tennis Trade Ralph Asciak Rainbow Mixed Doubles Tournament 2026 returns this September, giving players the chance to enjoy three weeks of evening tennis in a social but competitive format.
The tournament is built around one simple idea: choose your mixed doubles partner, make sure you are both of the same playing level, and take your place in the draw.
A Different Kind of Tournament
Unlike team events, there are no captains and no team selection process.
Players apply directly as a mixed doubles pair, with both partners required to be of the same standard. This creates balanced matches from the start and keeps the focus on the partnership on court.
The tournament will be played on a round-robin basis across five groups, with prizes awarded to the first- and second-placed pairs in each group.
Evening Tennis Across Three Weeks
Matches will be scheduled on selected dates between 14 September and 1 October, with playing times at either 7:00pm or 8:30pm.
Players will normally compete once or twice per week across four scheduled dates.
The tournament dates are:
14, 15, 16 and 17 September 2026
21, 22, 23 and 24 September 2026
28, 29 and 30 September 2026
1 October 2026
Backup dates for encounters postponed by rain are 5, 6, 7 and 8 October 2026.
No matches will be scheduled on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays.
Who Can Take Part?
The tournament is open to:
Paid-up Marsa Sports Club Tennis & Padel Section members
Juniors aged 14+ by the start of the tournament
The entry fee is €15 per player, with court lighting included.
Match Format
Matches will be played over two sets, with a tie-break at 6–6.
If the match reaches one set all, a super tie-break to 10 points will decide the result.
At the second deuce, a deciding point will be played, with men serving to men and women serving to women.
The points system will reward both straight-set wins and closely contested matches:
A 2–0 win earns 3 points
A 2–1 win earns 2 points
The losing pair in a 2–1 match earns 1 point
Registration
Players must enter with a selected mixed doubles partner of the same playing level.
Applications close on Sunday 30 August 2026.
Registration is available online, or applications may be submitted at the Marsa Sports Club Reception.
Now is the time to choose your partner, settle on your pairing and get ready for three weeks of mixed doubles under the lights.
The Marsa Sports Club Autumn Snooker Tournament 2026 will take place from 7 September to 25 October, bringing several weeks of competitive snooker to the Club.
Open to Snooker Section members aged 16 and over, the tournament gives players the opportunity to compete regularly and test themselves across a structured programme of matches.
Seven Weeks of Competitive Snooker
The tournament will run over seven weeks, with players placed into divisions to help create balanced and competitive matches.
It is another opportunity for members of the Snooker Section to enjoy regular match play and be part of one of the section’s main autumn events.
Who Can Enter?
The tournament is open to:
Marsa Sports Club Snooker Section members
Players aged 16 and over
Entry Fee
The entry fee is €15 per player.
Payment may be made online when registering or by cash or card at Reception.
Registration Deadline
Entries close on Sunday 30 August 2026.
Players are encouraged to register in good time so that the divisions and match schedule can be prepared before the tournament begins.
Tournament Details
Tournament dates: 7 September–25 October 2026 Registration deadline: Sunday 30 August 2026 Entry fee: €15 Eligibility: Snooker Section members aged 16 and over
Summer evenings at Marsa Sports Club are made for getting together, and this August, Palm Grove will host a night with a little bit of everything: trivia, bingo, food, prizes and plenty of friendly competition.
Summer Trivia Night will take place on Friday 28 August 2026, starting at 7:30pm.
The challenge begins before the first question is even asked: every table must choose a movie-themed team name. Whether you go for a classic, a comedy, an action film or something completely unexpected is entirely up to you.
What to Expect
The evening will feature a mix of trivia rounds and bingo, with prizes to be won throughout the night.
A BBQ is included in the entry fee, so teams can settle in, enjoy the evening and focus on one important question: who at the table really knows the most?
The event is open to Marsa Sports Club members aged 14 and over, together with their guests.
Entry Fees
Members: €30 per person
Guests: €35 per person
The BBQ is included in the price.
Booking Your Table
The event is organised around tables of 8, and one registration form must be completed for each table.
Groups that do not yet have eight players should contact Ann Camilleri on 7904 0579 or email events@marsasportsclub.com for help with table arrangements.
Registration
Registration is available only at the Marsa Sports Club Reception.
Completed forms and payment must be submitted at Reception by Tuesday 25 August 2026.
With places limited, now is the time to gather your team, choose your movie-inspired name and start deciding who will handle the music questions, who knows the films and who is there mainly for the BBQ.
What a great day at Marsa Sports Club.
The Grixti Mobili Team Squash Tournament brought together six teams of seven players each for a full afternoon of competitive and enjoyable squash on the Club’s newly refurbished courts. Congratulations to Drop Shot Mafia, who were presented with the trophy during the BBQ celebration after the tournament.
Squash Courts Renovation Project
The evening was also a fitting opportunity to celebrate the successful completion of the Squash Courts Renovation Project. Marsa Sports Club now has five top-class squash courts for members and guests to enjoy, and it was great to see them so busy throughout the day.
Thank You to Players, Supporters and Sponsors
In a short speech during the BBQ, Squash & Pickleball Section Chairperson Robert Sultana thanked all players, families, supporters and sponsors who joined the tournament and celebration. He gave special thanks to Grixti Mobili for supporting the team tournament, Colette Sultana for the excellent organisation and running of the tournament, and all the sponsors who helped make the squash courts project possible:
Solidbase Laboratory Ltd, Camilleri & Cuschieri Engineering Consultants, HPM Pjazza Merkanti, Falcotrans Ltd, Horizon Projects, George Borg Ltd, db SG Hotel Ltd, Malta Squash, Luxfair Group, Grixti Mobili Ltd, Legligin Ltd, Soundmachine Ltd, Miracle Foods Ltd and J. Micallef Service Station Ltd.
The Sound Machine Squash Open 2026 will bring a full day of squash to Marsa Sports Club on Saturday 25 July 2026.
Sponsored by Sound Machine, the event will give players across different levels the opportunity to compete in a structured one-day tournament format, with categories running throughout the day.
The tournament is designed to give players meaningful match play within their level, making it suitable for a wide range of participants, from beginners to more advanced players.
Each grade will be played within a dedicated time slot, helping players plan their day while keeping the competition organised and focused.
Schedule and Grades
The day will be divided into four graded events:
D Grade – Beginners: 10:00 – 13:00
C Grade – Improving players: 12:00 – 15:00
B Grade – Intermediate players: 14:00 – 17:00
A Grade – Advanced players: 16:00 – 19:00
Entry Fees
The entry fees are:
€10 – Marsa Sports Club Members & Junior Players
€20 – Non-members
Entries close on Wednesday 22 July 2026.
Presentations
Presentations will take place on court after each event, allowing each category to be recognised at the end of its matches.
Thank You to Sound Machine
Marsa Sports Club would like to thank Sound Machine for supporting this squash event.
Their sponsorship helps provide another competitive opportunity for squash players at the Club and continues to support the development of squash at Marsa.
The CISK 0.0 Victor Pace Floodlit Tournament 2026 returns this summer, bringing one of the Marsa Sports Club’s flagship social tennis tournaments back under the lights.
Held across July and August, the tournament is one of the highlights of the Club’s tennis calendar. It combines competitive team play with the relaxed social atmosphere that makes evening tennis at Marsa so enjoyable.
Tennis Under the Floodlights
Played under the floodlights, the tournament gives players the chance to compete in cooler evening conditions while enjoying the energy and atmosphere of summer tennis at the Club.
Matches will be played at 7:00pm and 8:30pm, creating a lively evening atmosphere around the courts throughout the tournament.
Tournament Format
This year’s tournament will feature Men’s, Ladies’ and Mixed matches, with teams competing across a number of evenings between 27 July and 27 August 2026.
The format is simple, social and competitive. Each match consists of 18 games, with the winning team being the team with the highest number of games.
Prizes will be awarded to the first, second and third placed teams.
Who Can Take Part
The tournament is open to Tennis & Padel Section members and juniors aged 14 and over.
June is set to be another busy month at Marsa Sports Club, with a number of highlights taking place across the Club.
MSC Summer Party ’26
📅 26 June
One of the social highlights of the summer returns with live music from The Sleeper and Friends, followed by a DJ set by DJ Gringo.
Finductive Marsa Padel Cup (Powered by Gatorade)
📅 4–7 June
Competitive padel action returns to Marsa Sports Club with four days of matches across the Men’s and Ladies’ categories.
Perrier Doubles League 2026
📅 Starts 29 June
Tennis players will once again take to the courts for the popular Perrier Doubles League.
PICK YOUR PARTNER. PLAY YOUR LEVEL.
Yonex Men & Ladies Team Tournament
📅 Throughout June
Team tennis continues throughout the month, with players representing their teams across four match nights.
Port Jackson Veterans Cricket Tour
📅 6–9 June
We are pleased to welcome Port Jackson Veterans Cricket from Australia to Marsa Sports Club as part of their Malta tour.
Big West Cricket Club Tour
📅 26–28 June
Another touring side visiting Marsa, continuing the Club’s long-standing tradition of hosting international cricket teams.
Grixti Mobili Team Squash Tournament & MSC Squash BBQ
📅 20 June
A one-day squash tournament open to players of all levels, followed by a BBQ celebration marking the successful refurbishment of the Club’s squash courts.
Golf Competitions
📅 Throughout June
The Golf Section will host a busy programme of competitions throughout the month, including monthly medals, ladies’ events, junior competitions and team challenges.
Ongoing Leagues
Throughout June, members can also follow:
Marsa Sure Padel League
Snooker League
Grixti Mobili Squash Ladder
We look forward to seeing members and guests enjoying another active month at Marsa Sports Club.
For full details, registrations and updates, please visit the relevant event pages on the Club website.
If you enjoy doubles tennis that feels competitive and consistent week to week, the Perrier Doubles League 2026 is one of the best formats on the calendar. It’s a league that builds as results come in, pairs find their rhythm, and every match night adds something to the table.
The idea is simple:
PICK YOUR PARTNER. PLAY YOUR LEVEL.
You enter as a pair, and your partner must be at the same playing level. That one rule does a lot of work — it keeps matches balanced, makes the league enjoyable across all groups, and means the standings reflect doubles teams who are properly matched.
A league format that rewards consistency
The Perrier Doubles League is played in groups, with a round-robin structure. That means you’re not out after one tough match — you’re playing through a schedule where momentum matters, and pairs who improve as the weeks go on can climb.
It’s also a format that suits doubles players who like:
a steady weekly routine
competitive matches without the pressure of a knockout from day one
a league table that feels earned, not random
When matches are played
Match nights are scheduled Monday to Thursday only, at either 7:00pm or 8:30pm. There are no fixtures on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays, which makes it easier to plan ahead and keep the league moving without weekend disruption.
The organiser schedules the fixtures, and pairs may play once or twice per week depending on the group schedule.
Match rules (quick overview)
Matches are played as two normal sets, with a tie-break at 6–all. The deciding point is played on the 2nd deuce. If sets are split, the third set is a super tie-break to 10.
Entry fee and what’s included
The entry fee is €16 per player, and importantly, court fees and lights are included for scheduled fixtures.
For matches that are postponed at a player’s request, the court payment for the postponed match is at the expense of the player requesting the postponement.
Players shown on the left-hand side of the fixtures must provide new balls.
Postponements and availability
Life happens — but the league also needs to keep moving.
Postponements due to bad weather will be handled on tournament days indicated by the organiser.
Postponed matches (except those rained off) must be played within 10 days of the scheduled date, otherwise points will be forfeited by the player requesting the postponement.
The deadline for postponed matches is 26 July 2026 (or as otherwise stated by the organiser).
Unavailable dates declared on the application will be considered. If scheduling is not possible, any postponement will be at the expense of the organiser.
Key dates
League dates: 29 June – 26 July 2026
Closing date for entries: Sunday 21 June 2026
How to register
Applications can be submitted online via the Club website, and application forms are also available at Club Reception.
Marsa Sports Club has completed a major refurbishment of its squash facilities, with the Club now boasting five top-class squash courts for members and guests to enjoy. The project marks an important step forward for squash at Marsa, improving both the quality of play and the overall experience for everyone using the courts.
The refurbishment has been welcomed strongly by the squash community, and the Squash & Pickleball Section has highlighted the collective effort behind the project — from the Club’s investment and support, to the contribution of members and sponsors who helped make the works possible.
“The response from members to the renovated squash courts has been extremely positive, and we are very pleased with the final result and quality achieved. The Club now boasts five top-class squash courts for our members and guests to enjoy.
When the new Squash Section was formed last year, the renovation of the squash courts was identified as our top priority. This was a significant investment by the Club, and we are especially grateful to our passionate squash members who helped us secure sponsors whose contributions funded a substantial part of the project.
We sincerely thank the Club Committee of Management for supporting this initiative, as well as Club Secretary Mr Dermot Galea and the Club employees involved throughout the process. Special thanks also go to my colleagues within the Squash Section, particularly Mr Peter Wirth and Mr Mark Zammit, for their commitment and hard work in helping make this project a success.
We are equally grateful to COURTWALL for the professional manner in which the renovation works were carried out.
Last but certainly not least, we would like to thank all the sponsors who helped make this project possible: Solidbase Laboratory Ltd, Camilleri & Cuschieri Engineering Consultants, HPM Pjazza Merkanti, Falcotrans Ltd, Horizon Projects, George Borg Ltd, db SG Hotel Ltd, Malta Squash, Luxfair Group, Grixti Mobili Ltd, Legligin Ltd, Soundmachine Ltd, Miracle Foods Ltd, and J. Micallef Service Station Ltd.
On 20th June, the Squash Section will holding he first tournament to be played on the renovated courts, followed by a BBQ celebration together with the sponsors and supporters who contributed towards this successful project.”
Robert Sultana Chairman, Squash & Pickleball Section Marsa Sports Club
If you’re in the mood for a night that actually feels like summer, MSC Summer Party ’26 is the one to put in the calendar.
After last year’s great turnout, we’re doing it again — bringing the music, the atmosphere, and the kind of Friday night that starts with a welcome drink and ends with the DJ still going strong.
The night in a nutshell
🗓️ Friday 26 June 2026
🕗 Doors open: 8PM
🎸 The Sleeper and Friends (Live)
🎧 DJ set by DJ Gringo
You’ll get finger food and a welcome drink, then it’s straight into the live set before the night shifts gears into DJ mode — the perfect mix of “good vibes early” and “proper party later”.
Dress code: Summer Casual Chic
Nothing complicated — think summer-ready, clean and comfortable, and ready to move once the band kicks off.
Adults only (18+)
This is an adults-only night, built for a proper Friday out at the Club.
