Launceston Tornadoes will begin their 2021 NBL1 South season with a Tasmanian derby against Hobart Chargers on April 17.
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After having their entire 2020 campaign wiped out by coronavirus, the Tornadoes are still waiting to play a second season in the new-look competition following the SEABL's demise in 2018.
Friday's fixture release brings the Tornadoes, who are still yet to play under new coach Sarah Veale, one step closer to a long-awaited return to action.
The 2021 NBL1 South fixture features four Tornadoes and North-West Thunder double-headers, including Elphin Sports Centre clashes against Eltham Wildcats (May 8) and Waverley Falcons (July 17).
Ulverstone will host Thunder and Tornadoes double-headers on June 5 (Geelong Supercats) and July 24 (Ringwood Hawks).
The Tornadoes will also play five weekend double-headers in Victoria, including two in May.
The home and away season wraps up on August 15, with all conference finals to be played by September 5.
Men's and women's champions from NBL1 South, West, Central and North will then do battle in the inaugural NBL1 finals series in Melbourne between September 10 and 12.
2021 TORNADOES FIXTURE
ROUND 1
Sat, April 17, 5pm
- Hobart Chargers v Launceston Tornadoes (Kingborough)
ROUND 2
Sat, April 24, 6.30pm
- Launceston Tornadoes v Ballarat Miners (Elphin)
ROUND 3
Sat, May 1, 5.30pm
- Frankston Blues v Launceston Tornadoes (Frankston)
Sun, May 2, 12.30pm
- Sandringham Sabres v Launceston Tornadoes (Sandringham)
ROUND 4
Sat, May 8, 6pm
- Launceston Tornadoes v Eltham Wildcats (Elphin)
ROUND 5
Sat, May 15, 7pm
- Launceston Tornadoes v Diamond Valley Eagles (Elphin)
ROUND 6
Sat, May 22, 6pm
- Eltham Wildcats v Launceston Tornadoes (Eltham)
Sun, May 23, 12pm
- Kilsyth Cobras v Launceston Tornadoes (Kilsyth)
ROUND 7
Sat, May 29, 7pm
- Launceston Tornadoes v Mt Gambier Pioneers (Elphin)
ROUND 8
Sat, June 5, 6pm
- Launceston Tornadoes v Geelong Supercats (Ulverstone)
ROUND 9
Sat, June 19, 6pm
- Albury Wodonga Bandits v Launceston Tornadoes (Albury)
Sun, June 20, 1pm
- Melbourne Tigers v Launceston Tornadoes (Melbourne)
ROUND 10
Sat, June 26, 6.30pm
- Launceston Tornadoes v Bendigo Braves (Elphin)
ROUND 11
Sat, July 3, 6.30pm
- Launceston Tornadoes v Nunawading Spectres (Elphin)
ROUND 12
Sat, July 10, 6pm
- Bendigo Braves v Launceston Tornadoes (Bendigo)
Sun, July 11, 12pm
- Knox Raiders v Launceston Tornadoes (Wantirna South)
ROUND 13
Sat, July 17, 6pm
- Launceston Tornadoes v Waverley Falcons (Elphin)
ROUND 14
Sat, July 24, 6.15pm
- Launceston Tornadoes v Ringwood Hawks (Ulverstone)
ROUND 15
Sat, July 31, 6pm
- Launceston Tornadoes v Frankston Blues (Elphin)
ROUND 16
Sat, August 7, 6.30pm
- Launceston Tornadoes v Hobart Chargers (Elphin)
ROUND 17
Sat, August 14, 6pm
- Ballarat Miners v Launceston Tornadoes (Ballarat)
Sun, August 15, 12pm
- Dandenong Rangers v Launceston Tornadoes (Dandenong)