Tennis - New South Wales

Tennis NSW Presentation & KPMG Report - Tuesday 27 May, 2008

Last year, the Tennis NSW Board of Directors commissioned a report on the structure of tennis in NSW by KPMG. This report has been received by the Board, and after discussion the Board has unanimously resolved to proceed with all the recommendations in the report. This is a momentous step for Tennis NSW because, with your support, there will be a platform to market and grow tennis in NSW in a unified way for all of the tennis community.

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2008-09 Tennis NSW Player Registration

Tennis NSW are now accepting new registrations for the 2008/09 Player Registration Year. This means anyone registering from 1st May 2008 will get 14 months registration instead of 12 months. If you would like to become a registered player of Tennis NSW please download an application form. Please be aware registration cards will not be sent out until July so please let us know if you need your PlayerID for tournaments before then.

Talent Search moves to North West and North East

Are you aged between 6 and 11 years old and would like to be identified or scouted in Tennis? If so, and you think you have what it takes to be the next Lleyton Hewitt or Alicia Molik, then Tennis NSW, in conjunction with Tennis Australia has a series of Talent Search days for you in 2008. The program now moves to Tamworth in the North West on 23 May and then to Tweed Heads on 27 June, 2008. Don't miss out!

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South East and Northumberland crowned 12/U Medibank Teams Champions

The champions at the 12/U Medibank Teams Championships have been crowned over the weekend in Bathurst. Northumberland (Nathan Doney, Matthew George, Jack Maddocks, Jordan McFadyen and manager Greg Brownlow) won the boys event, defeating the President's White Team in the final. In the girls event, South East (Ellen Perez, Rhiannon Marlin, Kirsty McRae, Clare Palise & manager Mark Pritchard) were champions after defeating the Metropolitan Waratahs in the final. Congratulations to all the players and managers involved in the event.

Position Vacant: National Academy (NA) Sydney - Contract Coach

The National Academy Sydney Contract Coach is responsible for helping to deliver the day-to-day training for athletes in the NA Sydney afternoon program, under the guidance of the NA Sydney National Coach. This includes approximatley 5 to 10 hours per week on-court on weekday afternoons (excluding Fridays).

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New Focus for Medibank International

Medibank International Tournament Director Craig Watson has been appointed full time in the role. The move is part of a tournament structure revamp which involved Tennis Australia taking complete management of the event. “This is recognition of how important the Sydney event and the New South Wales market is to our sport,” Tennis Australia CEO Steve Wood said today.

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New Chief Executive for Tennis NSW

Dear Members, On Tuesday 4 March, Tennis New South Wales' Chief Executive Officer, Craig Watson, advised the Board of Directors that he would be taking up the new full time position of Tournament Director of the Medibank International, thereby relinquishing his position as Chief Executive Officer of Tennis New South Wales.

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Tennis NSW: Seeking enthusiastic Tennis professionals

The Governing body of Tennis in NSW is seeking expressions of interest from qualified Tennis professionals looking to take the next step in their professional careers. The positions available will involve core management skills, the ability to communicate and negotiate effectively, innovate and drive a commercial business.

Expressions of interest by e-mail to mwilton@tennis.com.au

Medibank Private and Tennis NSW: Helping Junior Tennis Grow

Australia’s largest health fund, Medibank Private, was today announced as the Major Sponsor of junior tennis in NSW in a partnership that will enable Tennis NSW to increase its investment in the growth, development and promotion of the Sport in NSW. Medibank Private Deputy Chief Operating Officer Bruce Levy and Craig Watson, Chief Executive of Tennis NSW, jointly announced the partnership at the start of the NSW Age Championships in Parramatta.

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HEAD - Offering clubs/coaches modified balls

Following the successful launch of Tennis Australia's Kids Starter Program - Aviva Tennis Hot Shots and the adoption of modified green tennis balls into the 10/u age groups at Medibank JDS Series events in NSW. Tennis NSW and Official Tournament Ball Supplier, HEAD have teamed up to offer affiliated clubs and coaches in NSW access to the three levels of modified tennis balls (red, orange and green).

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2008 Tennis NSW Sanctioned Tournament Calendar

The 2008 Tennis NSW Sanctioned Tournament Calendar is now complete, with close to 300 events in total. Tournament Sanctioning applies to all Open, Junior and Senior Tournaments conducted by Tennis NSW Affiliates.

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Upcoming Coach Education Courses

Tennis NSW and Tennis Australia are pleased to announce new dates and venues for upcoming coach education courses. Tennis NSW will be holding both Orientation to Coaching (OTC) Courses and Junior Development Courses (JDC) over the coming months.

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Online Player Registration Now Available!

Tennis NSW is pleased to offer online Registration* for both renewing and new Members. Click here to register online. Please contact Tennis NSW on 1800 15 30 40 if you have any problems.

*NB - Please note that there is a $2.00 transaction fee, should you choose to register online.

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Central West Metropolitan North East North West Northumberland South East South West

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