A unique opportunity has arisen for 15 deaf kids up to 12 years of age to participate in a 'Kids on Court' experience during the Australian Open prior to the pros taking to Centre Court on  Saturday morning 24th January.

There are two major events on the International Deaf Tennis Calendar for 2015, being the World Deaf Tennis Championships and the Asia Pacific Deaf Games.  If you're interested in competing please indicate your interest ASAP using the expression of interest form, available here.

If your game's not quite at that level, stay tuned for state/national events, and the Australian Deaf Games in January 2016! 

Playing tennis is great fun for all ages. Your big tennis day at Baxter Tennis Club will offer first timers coaching with the support of qualified coaches and match play for experience players. It’s a sporting opportunity to develop your skills and compete in a round robin trophy tournament. It’s going to be a fun and social day out for deaf and hearing players of all ages and abilities. This ‘ACE’ activity is made possible with the support of Thrupp Tennis, Baxter Tennis Club and Deaf Tennis Australia.

 

“I wanted to say how good and well organised (if a little chilly) the tennis was for the Deaf Sports Day.  Peter Thrupp was so patient with the kids, some of whom I think had never picked up a tennis racquet before. A great introduction to the game for them.”  - Teacher of the Deaf, Victorian College for the Deaf (August 2013)

 

MEET: Baxter Tennis Club, Entrance Frankston – Flinders Road, Baxter (Take South Frankston Exit off the Peninsula Link Freeway.)
TIME: 10.30 – 2.30pm (26th Oct and 30th Nov) 
COST: $ 20 Children ( Adults are free)     
AGES: All Ages  

To register use booking form or contact Pete Folan  E: recreation@deafchildren.org.au

Join us for the 2014 championships, a weekend of tennis and social activities! Open
to all ages and standards. All players are guaranteed at least 2 matches per event.
Excellent spectator facilities. Finals day on Sunday along with a social
mixed/handicapped doubles event for all non finalists.

Summary details:
June 14th & 15th at the
Queensland Tennis Centre
190 King Arthur Terrace, Tennyson 4105
ENTRIES CLOSE: Singles & Doubles: Monday June 2nd

Full details: Click here for a flyer
Entry form: Click here