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Tennis NSW in conjuction with Bega Tennis Club are holding another Tennis Development Roadshow. Coaches from around the region and from the State Academy will be on hand to run players of all ages through their paces and enjoy a solid day of tennis.

The roadshow is open to all Juniors of the South East region that are currently of a tournament playing level and that are keen to improve!

Fill out the application and return it to Community Tennis Officer Stephanie Bengson to secure your place for the day.

The South East – Regional Secretary will act as central communication point within the South East Region, to administer specific tennis related functions and/or events, such as the Medibank Junior Development Series (MJDS), and to administer the affairs of the South East Region. This position would suit an individual looking for involvement in the tennis community, or who may even have a child currently participating in tennis within the region. For more information or details for application please see the position description. Additionally feel free to contact Stephanie Bengson or Wendy Saville for further details on the position.

The NSW Government is continuing the $35 million Community Building Partnership program in 2010.  The program aims to provide vital community infrastructure for the benefit of all citizens and local communities throughout the State. $300,000 will be available in each electoral district with an additional $100,000 for those electorates with relatively greater social disadvantage.

Applicants should demonstrate how their project will benefit their local community through the building or improvement of facilities that deliver positive social, recreation or environmental outcomes for the community.

Click here for further information. Applications close 23rd July 2010.

In conjunction with National Volunteers Week, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is providing clubs the opportunity to apply for a free Thanks Reward. The Thanks Reward is a memory stick and whistle which can be used to thank and recognise a coach and/or official in your club.

The Thanks Reward will be sent to a selection of sporting clubs across Australia who best describes why and how they recognise the coaches and officials in their club.

To have a chance of receiving the Thanks rewards, please complete this on-line application form.

Start time for the SE Region MJDS will be 8.30am for u10, u12, & u14's, whilst u16 and U21 events will commence at 1pm.  Please contact Tournament director Bill Summerside via email summos@tpg.com.au  to register, or phone 4237 7695.

Do you know a great South East Region tennis volunteer or a coach?

Then here is your chance to say "Thanks!"

Volunteers and coaches are a vital part of Junior Tennis in NSW. Without them it would be impossible for Junior Tennis NSW to operate. Medibank wants to recognise the achievements of these dedicated people with the Medibank Junior Tennis NSW Volunteer and Coach of the Month awards.

The awards give you a chance to nominate a coach or volunteer each month in 2010 that has excelled far beyond what is expected.

For more infomation and a nomination form please Click Here

Tennis NSW sanctions in excess of 150 tournaments across NSW catering to all ages and ability levels. To download your copy of the 2010 tournament calendar please click here.

KANGAROO Valley Tennis Club members were given a treat recently at their annual social and information day.

The event attracted a big turnout of more than 60 people with the aim of encouraging more people to take up the sport in the local area.

One of the highlights was the appearance of seven time world surfing champion Layne Beachley and her rock star fiancé Kirk Pengally of INXS fame.

The large crowd was treated to two exhibition matches the first being a game of singles between Laura Kent and Mitchell Pritchard and the second a round of doubles with Laura and Mitchell taking on Beachley and local tennis identity Mark Pritchard.

Layne and Mark had their hands full contending with Laura and Mitchell and in the end the juniors were victorious in a thrilling match that drew oohs and ahhs from the grandstand - but the seniors shouldn't feel too put out by their loss as Laura is currently the under 14 number 1 in NSW and Mitchell has just toured Europe as a member of Australia's under 13 squad of seven.

The tennis committee ladies put on a magnificent spread to feed the hungry crowds and tennis was played well into the afternoon, all in all the day was considered a raging success.

Kangaroo Valley Tennis Club offers a relaxed, warm and friendly club in a picturesque setting just metres from the beautiful Kangaroo River.

They would love to hear from anyone who might like to join the club and take part in the fabulous sport of tennis and officials are particularly interested in getting more juniors involved.

For further information contact club president Bruce Rodway on 4465 1756.

Batemans Bay tennis club on Saturday the 24^th played host to a tennis development training day. The day long session provided the players aged from 8 through to 17 with a variety of tennis ideas and exposure to a selection of excellent coaches from the region.

Players rotated through the courts and activities of the various coaches, inclusive of drills, point construction, match play and fitness.

All of this took place under the watchful eyes of Sandon Stolle- Head National Coach, Mark Wilton- NSW State Academy manager, and John Thompson and Darren Moore - NSW State Academy Coaches.

The aim of the day was to allow players further exposure to tennis and to see the level of play and commitment needed to take their game to the next level.

There were some great athletes present at the day and we look forward to the further development of these tennis players from the coastal regions.

Overall the day was a huge success with 10 coaches participating, and over 45 tennis players from the local area attending the day.

A big thankyou must be extended to all the coaches who contributed their expertise and also to the Batemans Bay Tennis Club for volunteering their time and efforts towards the success of the day.

The Champions of Champions event was held at Ulladulla on 16^th August 2009.  The results are:

10/u girls:         Renee McBryde def Monique Marquis 6-2

10/u boys:         Kaige Silcock def Tom Gallagher 6-1

12/u girls:         Mona Fakhry def Lily Tuivaga 7-6

12/u boys:         Sam McConchie def Charlie Reardon 6-2

14/ girls:           Rhiannon Marlin def Kate Lynch 6-0

14/u boys:         Aaron Lodge def Ben Taylor 6-3

16/u girls:         Rochelle Morris def Tara Paxton 6-3

16/u boys:         Ben Marlin def John Gardiner 6-4

Leisure Link, the exclusive distributors of HEAD tennis balls and equipment throughout Australia has now changed their packaging for the purchase of tennis balls. If you wish to place an order, either with the Head Championship ball and/or Head ATP balls then the three (3) ball cans are available in 6 dozen boxes and the four (4) ball cans the are available in 12 dozen boxes. All modified balls are only available in three (3) ball cans. To download the order form or for further information please click here.

2009/10 Player Registrations are now available either from registering with your club or directly through Tennis NSW. The common questions asked are:

• Why all players should register!
• What does Tennis NSW do with the money?
• What direct benefits do registered players receive?

To find out the answers to these questions please click here.

The 2009 South Junior Development Series kicked off in Kiama on 4th of January, and is followed by Bulli on February 8th.  The 2009 calendar also includes Far South Coast, Bulli, Shoalhaven, Ulladulla, Wollongong, Picton, Wingecaribee and Moruya. Competitors accumulate points at each of the tournaments, and the top 8 competitors will play at Champions of Champions in August for a place at the state JDS titles. 

For more information go to Competitions and follow the JDS links.

Would you like the latest South East news delivered straight to your email? Subscribe to the monthly South East Newsletter by emailing Stephanie Bengson- sbengson@tennis.com.au Please include SUBSCRIBE SOUTH EAST NEWSLETTER in the subject line. 

Click here to find out how to contact the South East Region.

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