Dear Parents and Players,
Welcome to our first TennisGear Hot Shots Newsletter for 2018. We hope your child is enjoying their tennis experience at our tennis centre and having fun during their tennis lessons with us.
We would like to extend a warm welcome to all our new customers who have started tennis with us this year. If there is anything we can help with please contact one our pro shop staff.
Hot Shots Tennis Program (ages 4-12 years)
Our Hot Shots Tennis Program is designed for players learning the game of tennis. Hot Shots tennis is Tennis Australia’s official starter program. It is designed to let children develop technically and tactically in an environment that is always fun and exciting. Aimed at children aged 4-12 years old, it uses modified courts, racquets and balls to keep things fun and easy. The Junior Tennis Coaching Program is based on a “learning through play” philosophy where children serve, rally and score. At Tennis Gear our experienced coaching team run a tailored program designed to develop each child’s game in a fun, encouraging and social environment.
Make Up Days
We offer two make up days per term for all players that may have missed a session due to bad weather. These take place:
- Week 5 Sunday of each term – February 25
- Week 9 Sunday of each term – March 25
An email with all details will be sent the week prior to the make up day. Please ensure you contact your pro shop if you wish your child to attend.
Holiday Clinics In 2018
We have our Holiday Tennis Clinics every school holidays! These are a great way for your children to stay active over the school holidays.
Our award winning Holiday Clinics are a great way for your child to make the most of their time on holiday by spending it outside! Come along and join our school holiday clinics with our fabulous coaching team for a mix of fun, technical and physical activities that cater to players of all standards between the ages of 4 & 12 years old.
Why spend the holidays in front of the TV! Get out and enjoy the perfect school holiday activity!
Our clinic options include a full day clinic from 9am – 3pm and a half day option from 9am – 12pm. Our clinics will run during both weeks of the school holidays from April 3-13. We have simplified the costs to one simple cost per day and now have online enrolments open for all of our clinics! Simply click on our web page, pick which days you are wanting to attend and you will be out on the court in no time!
TennisGear Challenge
Our first TennisGear Hot Shos challenge for the year will take place on Sunday 11 March at Shaw Park. This is an inter club competition featuring Red, Orange and Green ball teams from our three tennis centres Shaw Park, Morningside and Emerson. It is a very popular event and the best way to introduce your child to a competitive based environment that is relaxed and fun.
Please chat to your Hot Shots coach for more details. Teams will be selected soon and we look forward to hosting this fantastic event!
Holiday Tournaments
TennisGear will be hosting a JDS (Junior Development Series) tournament on the 7-8 April. The JDS tournaments are the entry level Tournaments for beginner to intermediate level. These tournaments are designed to give players their first experience in playing a series of tournaments throughout the year. Age groups include Orange ball (8/U), Green ball (U/10), 11/U, 13/U, 15/U and 17/U.
More information and how to enter can be found by clicking on the link below:
Junior Development Series Tournament
Hot Shots League
Every Thursday afternoon we run an additional program to complement our Hot Shots groups called ‘Hot Shots Match Play’. This is a 90 minute session that prioritises teaching the basics of game play, learning to score, competing and sportsmanship.
If you feel your child is improving quickly and ready to add to their tennis program, please speak to your group coach or call the pro shop who can advise.
For further information and on how to enrol please see our web page.
Hot Shot Player Packages
One important aspect to developing our players is giving them the opportunity to play more tennis at an affordable cost. For those that are interested in adding to their tennis program, we currently offer three packages that include doing extra groups or squads, a private lesson, a fitness and agility session and for the younger players, the option to play hot shots league. Please see the package options below and for any further information you can speak to your coach or the Pro Shop who can advise you further on which one would be best for your child. Your journey to tennis greatness starts with one of these!
Hot Shots Player Mention
Alexa Rush and Benji Wilmshurst get a special mention this term. Both players attend a Hot Shots group and competed in the Hot Shots League at the end of last year. Both players represented Shaw Park at the TennisGear challenge and won their division. They are recognised for their great improvement over the last few months and making the transition
