Deaf Tennis Australia

National Deaf & Hard of Hearing Development Camp

October 24, 2018

Tennis Australia are running a National Deaf & Hard of Hearing Development Camp on 8-9th December in Melbourne.

This will be an opportunity for players from across the country to learn new skills, access great coaching, and meet new friends.

The camp will include both on-court and off-court activities.

Where: National Tennis Centre (Level 2), Entrance D, Olympic Boulevard, Richmond VIC 3001
When: Saturday 8 December, Sunday 9 December 2018
Age: 18 and under

Minimum eligibility to participate: Players must be at a green ball standard to participate.

Travel Grant: Interstate players will be provided a $250 travel grant. Please email Holly Tawse HTawse@tennis.com.au directly.

Camp Hotel: Quest East Melbourne, 48 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002
*Group block has been set aside for interstate players needing accommodation. Reference Tennis Australia.

Online registration link: https://texaus.wufoo.com/forms/w1t7vph70djh6p8/

Registration Deadline: Friday 30 November 2018.

For further information visit: https://www.tennis.com.au/…/inclusion-a…/deaf-players/events

Posted by Stephen Swann. Posted In : National

National Deaf Tennis Squad Try Outs - June 3rd

May 23, 2018

Tennis Australia is hosting state-based Come & Try days for players who are interested in trying out for state and national squads. Try outs are in Melbourne and Sydney, but tennis players from all around Australia are invited to send in their video applications - send through some short video clips of you rallying and serving, and a bit of info about your playing level (e.g. your involvement with club/school/tournament tennis) to coach Daniel Norris - dnorris@tennis.com.au

Info about the Melbourne Try Out here
Info about the Sydney Try Out here

VIC - Monthly Social Deaf Tennis Program

February 1, 2018

Hi Vics,

Join us for monthly deaf tennis in Melbourne, on Sundays. All ages, all standards invited. Please RSVP to vic@deaftennisaustralia.org by the Thursday evening prior, so we can finalise our court booking. It will be a mix of fun and social tennis, structured hitting, and possibly some coaching. Friends and family are all most welcome to join in.

Note that this event is run in conjunction with the ACE Tennis Club program run by Deaf Children Australia.

Bring your racquet, suitable shoes, and a winning smile!

DATES:

2018 February 18 @ Melbourne Park
2018 March 18 @ Melbourne Park
2018 April 15 @ Melbourne Park
2018 May 20 @ Melbourne Park
2018 June 17 @ Melbourne Park

TIME: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
VENUE: National Tennis Centre, Melbourne Park, Melbourne
FEE: $75 for five sessions, or $20 casual per session (note that carparking is free)

Posted In : Victoria

Australian Deaf Games Update

January 16, 2018

Hope to see some of you at the ADG next week! Note that social entries are available - basically just rock up at 8am on any day, with your racquet!

Posted In : National

Social tennis - Sunday Dec 10th (Melbourne Park)

December 3, 2017

All are welcome to join us for a fun social hit.
A particularly great opportunity for those heading to the Australian Deaf Games in January to meet up.

Melbourne Park, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: TBD (a share of the court hire)

RSVP by midnight on Thursday Dec 7th to: vic@deaftennisaustralia.org