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TENNIS WEST E-NEWS Newsletter : June 2012 Volume 87, Number 1

In This Issue: • Alicia Molik visits

Esperance

• French Open results

• Cardio Tennis Burst

• AO Pre-Sale Ticketing

• Wimbledon Wildcards

• Tournament Results

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EVENT WRAP-UP

Lady Alicia Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School (Esperance) pupils were star struck last Friday afternoon after tennis great, Alicia Molik attended their school assembly in order to promote the national kids starter program, MLC Tennis Hot Shots. The school was selected to pilot the modified tennis program in term 4 which was delivered by student favourite, Mr Iain Clark. The former No. 8 in the world offered her adorning fans an insight into her life on the road as a player, the transition into retirement and her newest and most precious challenge, motherhood. Selected children from years 3 and 4 were then treated to an on-court MLC Tennis Hot Shots clinic delivered by Molik and assisted by Tennis West Community Tennis Officer, Paul Oldfield.

“It was a great experience for all the students. The Hot Shots program offers them the opportunity to really master the basic skills of tennis and to become more confident on court. Not to mention the thrill of rubbing shoulders with one of Australia’s most celebrated athletes” Paul Oldfield explained. Teacher Iain Clark plans to continue to deliver the program and

hopes to see more Esperance children pick up a racquet as a result of their special visitor. For more details on MLC Tennis Hot Shots please follow the link hotshots.tennis.com.au

Favourites triumph at the French Maria Sharapova and Rafael Nadal were crowned French Open Champions at Roland Garros in front of star studded crowd. Sharapova joined the greats of the game, becoming just the tenth woman in history to win a career Grand Slam. The Russian beauty came out swinging and played attacking tennis until the very last point, beating a gallant Sara Errani 6-3; 6-2. Sharapova’s victory has seen her climb back to the No. 1 position, the first time in four years.

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Nadal cemented his name as the ‘King of Clay’ after a four set win over No. 1 Novak Djokovic. The win marks the Spanish stars 7th title at Roland Garros, the most-crowned man of the open era at the French Open. After 3 hours of play and an extended rain delay, Nadal returned to court the following day and took just 50 minutes to re claim his title, taking down Djokovic 6-4; 6-3; 2-6; 7-5. Sam Stosur led the Australian charge. Reaching the women’s final on clay in 2010 she appeared hungry to go one step further. It was however, not to be. The Queenslander went through the tournament unscathed without dropping a set before meeting Italian Sara Errani in the Semi-Final where she went down in 3 sets 5-7; 6-1; 3-6 As a consolation prize for Stosur, her semi-final appearance has seen her rise above Serena Williams to hold the number 5 WTA ranking. On the WA front, Casey Dellacqua went down in the opening round to eventual finalist Sara Errani in 3 sets. She then teamed up with Russia’s Alexandra Panova in the Women’s doubles but was bundled off the clay by Australian duo Jarmila Gajdosova and Anastasia Rodionova in the 2nd round. Matthew Ebden also exited the tournament in the opening round. Losing to an inform Phillip Kohlschreiber of Germany in straight sets. Ebden went on to make the Men’s doubles quarterfinals with American young gun Ryan Harrison. The tennis world’s attention now shifts to grass with Wimbledon commencing later this month.

Sri Lankan National Netball Team take on the Cardio Tennis Burst!

The Sri Lanken National Netball team were spotted causing a ‘racket’ on their latest Australian Tour, tackling their most challenging court to date, Centre Court, at the State Tennis Centre, Burswood.

25 members of the squad put their hand up to participate in the fun filled Tennis Australia program ‘Cardio Tennis’. There were thrills and spills as the slender, long limbed athletes modified their hand eye coordination to suit that of a much smaller, furrier ball variety!

Sri Lanken captain Tharjini Sivalingam had this to say about the experience “It was fun, very fun. This is the first time I’ve ever played tennis, they make it look so easy on TV! Cardio tennis was very good and energising, I’ll sleep well tonight.”

“They showed some real promise out there today. They’re obviously fit and very fast so their netball skills really helped them around the court. Cardio Tennis was a great fit for the netballers as it takes the emphasis off the placement of the ball but entails numerous tennis drills that helps participants get their skills and confidence up, all while working at a high heart rate”. Christina Ladyman, Cardio Tennis Coach described.

The squad will now remain in Australia for a further 2 months, as part of their extensive training program.

To get involved with Cardio Tennis, contact Tennis West on 6462 8300 or find your local deliverer online by visiting www.cardiotennis.com.au

E-NEWS QUIZ

Wimbledon Theme!

1. Who was the last British player to win the women’s singles at Wimbledon? 2. Which British player reached the fourth round of the mens singles in 1992 and 1994? 3. What is the number of the court at Wimbledon which is nicknamed the “Graveyard of Champions” due to a large number of seeded players being beaten on it by lower ranked players? 4. Who is given the Venus Rosewater Dish at Wimbledon? 5. Which player was ordered to change in 2002 when she was caught practicing in black shorts? 6. In what year was the Mixed Doubles first contested in Wimbledon? 7. Who won the first singles event at Wimbledon in 1877? 8. Who was the first non-British gentleman’s champion at Wimbledon? 9. Who was the first wildcard to win the singles title at Wimbledon? 10. Who is the official ball provider for Wimbledon? Answers: 1. Virginia Wade 2. Jeremy bates 3. Court 2 4. Women’s Champion 5. Anna Kournikova 6. 1913 7. Spencer Gore 8. Norman Brooks 9. Goran Ivanisevic 10. Slazenger

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Dellacqua recovers to win in Birmingham Australian No.3 Casey Dellacqua has recovered from the loss of the opening set to defeat British wildcard Tara Moore in three at the WTA event at Edgebaston in Birmingham. The 4-6 6-4 6-1 win sends Dellacqua into the third round, where she will face fifth seeded Serbian Jelena Jankovic. Jankovic overcame another Brit in Melanie South, winning 6-1 7-6(3) at the Edgbaston Priory Club. Having defeated 11th seed Iveta Benesova for the loss of just three games in the first round, Moore continued her good form when she faced Dellacqua to establish a one-set lead. Yet the Western Australian began to find her groove on the grass, levelling the match before thoroughly outclassing her 320th-ranked opponent in the third. Dellacqua sealed victory in one hour and 24 minutes, making it the first time she has won consecutive matches in the main draw of a tour-level event since the Australian Open in 2010. The world No.107 has never before defeated Jankovic in two career meetings, their last coming in the fourth round of the 2008 Australian Open. Yet Jankovic has been mired in a worrying slump this season, having gone 8-9 since March and losing in the first round of four of her last six tournaments. Meanwhile, Dellacqua’s compatriot Anastasia Rodionova fell in her second round match to Frenchwoman Stephanie Foretz Gacon. Rodionova lost 7-5 6-2 in just over an hour

Ebden knocked out of ATP Queens event Matthew Ebden has fallen in the second round of the Queens Club event in London, going down in straight sets to Marin Cilic of Croatia. The Aussie was unable to handle the sixth seed’s monstrous serve, falling 6-2 6-1 in just over one hour. Cilic dropped just nine points on serve for the entire match, firing four aces and saving the only break point he faced during the last 32 encounter. He moves through to the third round of the ATP 250 event and will next meet Czech Lukas Rosol. Ebden has another week to fine-tune his grasscourt game ahead of the 2012 Wimbledon championships, which begin on Monday 25 June. His defeat means there are no more Australians remaining in the draw at Queens.

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Pizzey Cup Results The first week of May saw 16 students from WA travel to Toowoomba, Queensland to compete in the Under 19 State Schoolboys and Schoolgirls Pizzey Cup. WA finished Fourth overall with convincing wins over Tasmania, South Australia and ACT. The depth in Victoria, Queensland and NSW proved to be too strong, with NSW cementing First place. A special mention must go to Maddison Inglis who made the All Australian Team. At the age of 14, her efforts against the older girls from Victoria, NSW and Queensland were impressive. The team consisted of 3 country students from the Bunbury region and 13 city students. Special thanks to Tennis West and School Sport for their continued support of the event.

UPCOMING EVENTS, TOURNAMENTS & COURSES

2013 Australian Open & Australian Open Series Pre-Sale Booking Information When is it on? Australian Open: Monday 14 January – Sunday 27 January 2013 Brisbane International: Sunday 30 December – Sunday 6 January 2013 Apia International Sydney: Sunday 6 January – Saturday 12 January 2013 Moorilla Hobart International: Friday 4 January – Saturday 12 January 2013 Who can book? Financially registered members of Tennis West who have a valid ID number (call Tennis West on 6462 8300 to obtain this number prior to AUGUST 24) When can I book? Ticket Packages 12 noon Friday, 7 September until 12 noon Thursday 13 September 2012 Single Session and Ticket Packages 12 noon Friday 14 September until 12noon Thursday 20 September 2012

How do I book? On the internet:

1. To purchase tickets on the internet you need to have a current My Ticketek account. If you are not currently a member of My Ticketek, please go to www.ticketek.com.au to become a member

2. You will need to have your 2012/13 Tennis West Membership number ready, as this will act as your password when you are purchasing tickets (please phone Tennis West on 6462 8300 to obtain this number)

3. Tickets will be available for all sessions for all events 4. All major credit cards will be accepted. Please have your credit card ready when

booking 5. To purchase tickets you will need to go to www.ticketek.com.au/sma2013 . You will

only be able to access this link from the time the presale starts. In order to ensure equitable access to the events, time restrictions may be placed on the Ticketek website. If you are unable to select tickets to purchase please ensure that you are purchasing you are purchasing tickets during the designated presale periods

6. Once you have selected the session/event you wish to attend, you will be required to enter your Tennis West membership number.

7. You will then be prompted through the payment stages, confirmation of your tickets

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and delivery method. Over the phone: To purchase tickets via the phone within Australia call the Australian Open Pre Sale telephone number 1300 888 104 and have your Tennis West membership number ready to quote to the operator. You will then be able to purchase tickets. More Information: As a member of Tennis West this is a benefit for members only and all bookings will be checked by Tennis west prior to the mail out of tickets. If you have any queries regarding the above please contact Elle Mazza at Tennis West on 6462 8303 or email emazza@tennis.com.au

Aussie’s Awarded Wimbledon Wildcards Australians have benefitted handily from the All England Club’s distribution of wildcards for the 2012 Wimbledon Championships. Lleyton Hewitt, Chris Guccione, Luke Saville and Ashleigh Barty have been awarded wildcards into various events at this year’s championships, bolstering Australia’s contingent at the grass court Grand Slam. Hewitt, who has slipped to world No.205 after limited activity due to toe surgery , has been rewarded on the 10th anniversary of his Wimbledon triumph with a wildcard into the main draw of the men’s singles. Since returning to competitive tennis at the French Open , Hewitt has lost both singles matches he has played. But the South Australian – a Wimbledon quarterfinalist as recently as 2009 – should not be discounted, with his baseline game perfectly suited to the lawns of the All England Club and the prestige of the tournament motivating him to perform well. Other men’s main draw wildcards have been awarded to Brits Jamie Baker, Oliver Golding, Josh Goodall and James Ward, as well as to Belgian David Goffin and Germany’s Tommy Haas. Hewitt also received a wildcard into the main draw of the men’s doubles event along with Guccione. The pair has represented Australia with aplomb over the years, having never lost in Davis Cup play and reaching the quarterfinals of the Olympic tennis event at Beijing in 2008. Meanwhile, reigning Wimbledon junior singles champions Saville and Barty have had their 2011 efforts at the All England Club acknowledged with wildcards into the men’s and women’s qualifying draws for 2012. Saville, currently the world’s No.1 junior, has played mainly on the ITF Futures circuit this year as he attempts to gain valuable competitive practice at senior level. He won his first professional title at the Futures event in Bangkok in May, which helped push his ranking up to its current mark of No.588. Most recently, he reached the quarterfinals of the junior boys’ event at Roland Garros.

RECIPE OF THE MONTH

Jamie Oliver’s

Banoffee Mess Cups

It’s Wimbledon time, so why not embrace your inner Brit and try out this delicious recipe from the best British chef in the business, Jamie

Oliver! INGREDIENTS

• 250g pack ready-rolled shortcrust pastry

• 100g hazelnuts, toasted and crushed

• 3 ripe bananas, sliced • 450g Can of Nestle Top and Fill

Caramel (Found in the same isle as Condensed milk)

• 284ml carton of double cream, whipped

• 4 shop-bought meringues, broken up

METHOD Preheat the oven to 200ºC/400ºF/gas 6. Unroll the pastry and place on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, until golden. Set aside to cool, then snap up into pieces. Divide the pieces between the tea or coffee cups. Fill up the cups with alternate layers of hazelnuts (set some aside to decorate), banana slices, spoonfuls of caramel, dollops of cream and bits of meringue. Sprinkle with the reserved hazelnuts to serve. Makes enough for 12 tea cups or 24 small coffee cups

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Barty, 16, has made a stunning transition to senior tennis this season, winning two ITF titles in Australia and the final of a third throughout February and March to shave more than 350 spots from her world ranking. Currently ranked No.317, she made her Grand Slam main draw debut at Roland Garros a fortnight ago by way of a wildcard, falling in the opening round in a tough assignment against fourth-ranked Petra Kvitova. The Championships at Wimbledon begin on Monday 25 June.

2012 Indigenous Come and Try Days Tennis Australia and the Evonne Goolagong Foundation welcome you to the tennis Come and Try Day. The tennis Come and Try Day is a great way to have fun and give tennis a real go! These great days are run by Tennis Australia in conjunction with the Evonne Goolagong Foundation and the Australian Government’s Learn Earn Legend! initiative. This initiative aims to encourage and support young Indigenous Australians to stay at school, get that job and be a legend for themselves, their family and their community. The WA Come and Try Day will be held in August (dates TBC). For more information, or to register your interest, please contact Paul Oldfield at Tennis West on 6462 8318 / poldfield@tennis.com.au

CLUB FUNDING & BUSINESS

Discounted First Aid Course for Sport and Recreation Volunteers No one likes to see anyone injured playing sport. That's why if there is an emergency, it's comforting to know there are people around your club or association with the skills to help. The WA Department of Sport & Recreation and Royal Life Saving have teamed up to offer all sport and recreation volunteers in WA a 1-day first aid training course at a special rate. Description The Essential First Aid (HLTFA201A) training course is a one-day training program covering basic first aid skills, including resuscitation. The RLSSWA Essential First Aid certificate is valid for three (3) years. This course is specifically for sport and recreation volunteers. Course Information

• Pre-requisite: Nil • Minimum Age Requirements: 16 • Course Duration: 8.5 Hours • Certification: On successfully completing the Essential First Aid (HLTFA201A) training

course, candidates will receive the following awards: o RLSSA Essential First Aid certificate,

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o RLSSA Resuscitation certificate, o Statement of Attainment that includes the following unit of competence from

the National Health Training Package: o HLTFA201A - Provide basic emergency life support.

Course Content •DRSABCD •Principles of First Aid •Responding to emergencies •Cardiopulomary Resuscitation •Bleeding and wounds •Head and spine injuries •Reporting of accidents •Poisoning •Burns and scalds •Allergic Reactions (Anaphylactic Shock / Use of EpiPen) The WA Department of Sport & Recreation and Royal Life Saving have teamed up to offer all sport and recreation volunteers in WA a 1-day first aid training course at a special rate. For course prices, dates and venues visit the following website: http://www.lifesavingwa.com.au/training/course/?id=130

FREE Safe Club 4 Kids Workshop Wednesday 20 June 2012 6.00 pm–7.30pm or Thursday 21 June 2012 9.30 am–11.00 am Department of Sport and Recreation 246 Vincent Street, Leederville This is a free workshop. Light refreshments will be provided The Safe Clubs 4 Kids education program aims to: • Increase awareness of how to create safe environments for children. • Increase awareness about child abuse and reporting suspected or alleged incidents. • Provide resources, contacts and information to take back to clubs/organisations. Bookings are essential as there are limited spaces. RSVP by Friday 15 June 2012 to Hayley Chandler WA Sports Federation hayleychandler@wasportsfed.asn.au or 9387 8100

The Defib Your Club, For Life! Program Under a new program launched in May in Western Australia advocating for the early use of defibrillation in sport, Perth Football Club became the first in the state to purchase a

QUOTE OF THE MONTH

“Knowledge is

knowing a tomato is a

fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in

a fruit salad.” Author

unknown.

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defibrillator to ensure sudden cardiac arrest tragedy is prevented. The Defib Your Club, For Life! Program, a not for profit organisation established to help reduce the number of cardiac related deaths at sporting venues, was launched in Perth with the assistance of Sports Medicine Australia WA Branch (SMA WA) who will provide training to all clubs that purchase a defibrillator through the program. Andrew White, an ambulance paramedic for over 20 years and Founding Director of Defib Your Club, For Life! said the evidence for the need and effectiveness of defibrillators within sporting clubs was compelling. “Statistics show that one in every 1,000 persons has an undiagnosed heart complaint, and a cardiac arrest can occur without prior warning signs or symptoms. About 30,000 Australians die of sudden cardiac arrest each year,” said Mr White. “With automatic defibrillators being more readily available we can begin to reduce the number of preventable deaths,” said Mr White. Andrew White said he hoped clubs realise the importance of defibrillation. “For every minute that passes following sudden cardiac arrest there is about a 10 per cent decrease in survival rate. By 10 minutes there is only a very remote chance of survival,” said Mr White. “The earlier a person receives defibrillation, the higher the chance of survival, therefore early intervention is most likely to have the best outcome. “Sporting clubs need to be empowered to react to their own cardiac emergency armed with the appropriate equipment, skill and understanding to do so prior to ambulance arrival,” said Mr White. Both Sports Medicine Australia and Defib Your Club, For Life! said the message to sporting clubs was simple, “the more defibrillators out there, the more lives that will be saved.” Sporting clubs that participate in the Defib Your Club, For Life! program will receive:

• A cardiac science defibrillator unit, protective case and a wall-mounting bracket (at a reduced cost).

• A set of adult and child under 8 defibrillator pads. • An accessory kit, facemask, scissors, razor and protective equipment. • Instructional DVD. • A face-to-face club-training program incorporating CPR and defibrillator instruction. • Automatic defibrillator location signs. • Laminated wall instruction poster. • A structured delivery and maintenance process. • A maintenance schedule that includes the replacement of batteries and defibrillator

pads for the life of the seven-year program, at no extra cost. • A seven year warranty on the unit. • 24hr service contact details. • Registration of the unit with the 000 register. This allows for a 000 operator to talk any

user through the procedure when required. • Access to a crisis-counselling advisor.

For more information visit: www.defibforlife.org.au

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Pre-loved sports equipment needed Date: Tuesday 26 June 2012 Time: 11am to 2pm Location: Watling Street main corridor A group of Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital (SCGH) staff members have formed a unique charity which recycles sports equipment using fitness as a vehicle for health education in remote Indigenous and migrant communities in Western Australia. They are in desperate need of equipment to support school holiday programs in the Kimberley, Pilbara and Goldfields regions. If you or your family have unused items at home please bring them to SCGH to donate. ICU RMO Dr John van Bockxmeer will be setting up the collection point. Last year the group recycled over 1,400 items and has a wish list of high-priority items on their website, these include: basketballs, football boots, training bibs, AFL footballs and soccer balls. For more information please visit the Fair Game Australia Website – www.fairgamewa.org . If you know any sports clubs, teams or individuals who might be interested in donating their old equipment or who are keen to get involved should email john@fairgamewa.org

Sport 4 All Funding Sport 4 All is a four-year, $20 million project to increase participation in community sport and recreation throughout Western Australia. This program will help 30,000 disadvantaged WA children to join a sport or recreation club. We believe clubs are the ideal environment to reconnect our young people with the community and connect them with positive role models. A young person who feels part of the community is less likely to damage that community. Most of the kids that come into contact with our justice system come from a financially-disadvantaged background. We want to make sure all WA kids get a fair go. We want all WA kids to feel part of the community. There is also considerable evidence to show that kids who participate in organised sport and recreation do better at school and are physically and mentally healthier than kids who do not. These advantages should be open to all kids. For more information about Sport 4 All funding visit http://clubsonline.dsr.wa.gov.au/sport4all Sport 4 All is made up of four programs: KidSport ($10 million) KidSport is the cornerstone of the Sport 4 All package. Under this program kids who cannot afford to join a club will be helped with a subsidy of up to $200 (in the form of vouchers), which will go directly to the sport or recreation club. The kids will be identified from a range of professionals within a number of local government areas. Community Volunteer Program ($4 million) The Community Volunteer Program will help clubs recruit, train and retain a new generation of volunteers.

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ClubTalk ($4 million) The ClubTalk component of Sport 4 All will provide state sporting associations, peak bodies and clubs with the knowledge to utilise the latest in information communication techology (ICT) to make running a club easier and more cost effective. Nature Play WA ($2 million) This generation of children spends more time indoors than any other generation in history. There are many reasons for this, including the proliferation of electronic, screen-based games, ‘stranger danger’, and more road traffic. The results are alarming. Our children are become heavier, unhappier and weaker, and are losing the ability to make decisions or determine risks. To counter this trend, the Department of Sport and Recreation has helped to establish a non-for-profit organisation called Nature Play WA which will work to inform parents about the value of unstructured play outside. Nature Play WA will also provide parents with fun, cheap options and ideas to get the kids outside. For more details about Nature Play WA go to: www.natureplaywa.org.au

2012 Annual Returns The 2012 Annual Membership Returns have been emailed and posted to all clubs. This form provides Tennis West with the necessary information to keep your Tennis Club informed of programs and services that Tennis West are able to provide. Please ensure numbers are as accurate as possible, as insurance for members and/or eligibility for programs may be compromised if not completed correctly. Please complete and return the Annual Membership Return by Friday 29 June 2012. Forms can be posted to Tennis West, Faxed or emailed to emazza@tennis.com.au

KidSport Launched KidSport will make it possible for Western Australian children to participate in community sport and recreation, no matter their financial circumstances. KidSport will allow eligible youth aged 5-18 years to apply for financial assistance to contribute towards club fees. The fees will go directly to the registered KidSport clubs participating in the project through their participating local government. KidSport is being rolled out throughout Western Australia, including some regional local governments. At this stage KidSport is only available in those local governments who have signed up to be involved in the initiative. Not all local governments may be involved, and it may take others several months to come on board. What are the eligible criteria?

• Applicant must be aged 5-18 years. • Applicant must have a Health Care Card or Pension Concession Card. • Applicant's primary place of residence must be in the local government area they are

applying to (exceptions may apply). • It is preferred that applicants register with a club that is in their local government area.

PAUL OLDFIELD’S JOKE OF THE MONTH

A new edition to the Tennis West E-News,

courtesy of the Lame Joke King –

Community Tennis Officer, Paul Oldfield

Q. Why did the ballgirl run to the umpire?

A. Because she thought he said Juice!

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What else? • Funding will cover the cost of fees to join the nominated sport or recreation club (this

may include other related costs as identified by the club.) • Maximum of up to $200 per child. • Applicants can only receive funding once per calendar year. • Fees are only for the nominated registered season. • No retrospective fees will be paid. • No limitation to applications per family as long as criteria are met. • An application can be 'validated' by a recognised referral agent (eg school teachers,

doctors, police, social workers, local area coordinators.)

For more information about KidSport, email kidsport@dsr.wa.gov.au or contact your local government to see if they have already implemented KidSport.

Opportunities for subsidised Junior Development coach training There is fantastic news in relation to subsidies being available to educate coaches, particularly Junior Development coaches. As a result of a new business partnership with a registered training organisation, Smart Connection Company, State and Federal Government subsidies will now be available to coaches. Tennis Australia's partnership with Smart Connection Company allows an opportunity for Head Coaches to provide training to their current or new employees through an Australian Apprenticeship. Employing an Australian Apprentice can provide your business with real benefits. Australian Apprenticeships cover all apprenticeships and traineeships. They combine time at work with training and can be full-time, part-time or school-based. Historically, the cost of coaching courses has been a barrier to participation in education courses and this new arrangement will help reduce these costs for eligible coaches. The amounts and rules of eligibility vary between states and territories but overall, the cost reduction, is significant. The first course to be delivered under the new arrangement will be the Junior Development Coaching Course to be dual branded with SIS30710 Certificate III in Sport Coaching which will start next month in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. For more information on this course and eligibility for funding please feel free to contact the Coach Membership team on 03 9914 4191 or email coachmembership@tennis.com.au .

Tennis Nets free to good home! Tennis West currently has 7 slightly damaged tennis nets that are free to a good home. If you know of a club, school or centre requiring nets, who are happy to make necessary repairs, please contact Elle Mazza at Tennis West on 6462 8303 / emazza@tennis.com.au

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SunSmart Club Funding – NOW $250 SunSmart Club Connect Funding now offers both metro and country tennis clubs $250 in funding to increase club membership by conducting a club activity or event such as:

- Club Tournament - Corporate Tennis Day / Come and Try Day - Any other club membership initiatives

The Sun Smart message must be presented throughout the event through the use of signage, participants wearing hats and using sunscreen. If you would like further information on the Sun Smart Club Connect Clinics, please call Paul Oldfield at Tennis West on 6462 8318 / poldfield@tennis.com.au

Sponsorship Update Tennis West is proud to announce Brikmakers have renewed their sponsorship of Tennis West’s Tennis League for another 2 years. We look forward to strengthening and nurturing this vital sponsorship with Brikmakers, and thank Mr Sam Buckeridge and his team for their ongoing support.

COMPETITIONS CHATTER Medibank Junior Development Series Intro Event WHEN : 30TH JUNE & 1ST JULY. VENUE : TBC ( due to court damage at State Tennis Centre) Note: no match play on Sunday morning due to pennants. Enter this event and find out more about The Regional Centre Series of Events running in September/October/November of this year and how you can win a trip for 2 to the Australian Open!!! (see attached flyer for entry details) What is Medibank Junior Development Series? The Medibank Junior Development Series (MJDS) is a group of tournaments for beginner to intermediate players. These tournaments are conducted around Australia. Who are these tournaments for? The MJDS sits under the Optus Junior Tour (OJT) in the Competition Pathway and is designed to give players their first experience in playing a series of tournaments throughout the year. Can I get ranking points at these tournaments? No. The MJDS does not offer Australian Ranking Points, it maintains a development focus.

INTERESTING TENNIS FACT

Eating strawberries and cream is a tradition at

Wimbledon. 28,000kgs of the fruit and 7,000

litres of cream are consumed at the

tournament!

Strawberries that are served at Wimbledon are sourced from Kent, and

are picked just a day before!

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Tournaments Results: MINELECT WA STATE HARDCOURTS GOLDFIELDS TENNIS CLUB Sponsored by Goldfields Financial Solutions Bronze Series AMT & OJT - 150 players

• Boys 10 Singles – Jarrod Capararo RR Winner • Boys 10 Doubles - Jarrod Capararo & Sebastian Dobbs RR Winner • Girls 10 Singles – Daniella Marchetti RR Winner • Girls 10 Doubles – Anja Rajan & Kelsey Wolmarans defeated Lucie Gray & Marni Richter

8-2 • Boys 12 Singles – Christian Harding (3) defeated Ollie Henderson (4) 6-4 6-4 • Boys 12 Consolation – Kevin Banwell defeated Simon Ferreira 6-2 6-2 • Boys 12 Doubles – Tristan Schoolkate & Ollie Henderson (2) defeated Luca Bonini &

Christian Harding(1) 7-5 1-6 (10-4) • Girls 12 Singles – Crystal Mildwaters (4) defeated Nadia Rajan (3) 6-2 6-2 • Girls 12 Consolation – Lexie Weir defeated Tatum Wolmarans 6-1 6-3 • Girls 12 Doubles – Monique Barry & Lexie Weir (1) defeated Nadia Rajan & Tatum

Wolmarans (2) 6-1 7-6(2) • 12 Mixed Doubles – Benjamin Dachs & Nadia Rajan (walkover) • Boys 14 Singles – Tyler Tranquille(1) defeated Lachlan Casey (2) 6-1 6-4 • Boys 14 Consolation – Connor Golden defeated Matthew Wang 6-1 6-2 • Boys 14 Doubles – Jack Hardy & Tyler Tranquille (1) Lachlan Casey & Mats Niklasson (2)

2-6 6-3 (12-10) • Girls 14 Singles – Chelsea Church(1) defeated Lily West (2) 6-1 6-0 • Girls 14 Consolation –Isaleyarna Bailey defeated Nyasha Bepete 6-16-0 • Boys 16 Singles – James Mitchell defeated(1) defeated Jack Dowland(2) 6-4 6-1 • Boys 16 Consolation – Matthew Haynes defeated Dino Bisignano 6-3 6-3 • Girls 16 Singles - Tara Dunhill(1) defeated Tyler Sheppard(2) 6-2 6-4 • Girls 16 Consolation – Danika Humphies defeated Brittany Zanker 6-0 6-1 • 16 Mixed Doubles – Mark Collins & Niamh Delaney defeated Stephen Fouche & Brittany

Zanker 8-5 • Mens AMT Singles – Rhys Johnson(1) defeated Kyle Mackin(2) 6-2 6-1 • Mens AMT Consolation – Jack Dowland defeated Jake Faundez 6-2 6-2 • Mens AMT Doubles – John Campbell & Rhys Johnson(4)defeated Scott Jones & Jack

Lyttle (1) 6-0 7-5 • Mens Division 2 Singles – Andrew Dobbs(1) defeated Trevor Mitchell(4) 6-3 6-2 • Mens Division 2 Consolation – Mike Jones defeated Darren Williams 6-0 6-0 • Womens AMT Singles – Maddison Inglis(2) defeated Sophie Allen-Fisher(1) 6-2 6-2 • Womens Open Consolation – Meg Connell defeated Vanya Kelleher 7-6(6) 6-2 • Womens AMT Doubles – Caitlin Cridland & Maddison Inglis(1) defeated Hannah

Appleyard & Sheridan Currle 7-5 3-6(10-5) • Womens Division 2 Doubles – Sheryl Forbes & Diane Foster RR Winner • Open Mixed Doubles – Scott Jones & Maddison Inglis(1) defeated Rhys Johnson &

Brooke Campbell 6-4 7-5 • Mixed Div 2 Doubles – Tim Weir & Vanya Kelleher RR Winner

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Upcoming Tournaments CITY OF JOONDALUP JUNIOR HARCOURT TOURNAMENT Sorrento Tennis Club 7-11 July Silver Series OJT (12, 14, 16/U singles & doubles) JDS (10/U Singles only) Tournament Contact – John Genovese 0424 047 834 GREENWOOD JUNIOR OPEN Greenwood Tennis Club 12-16 July White Series OJT (12, 14, 16/U singles & doubles) JDS (10/U singles & doubles) Tournament Contact – Jan Budden 6462 8314 WA STATE OPEN AGE Venue TBC 17-21 July Gold Series OJT (12, 14, 16/U singles & doubles) JDS (10/U singles & doubles) Tournament Contact – Jan Budden 6462 8314 To enter or find out more about these events go to www.tennis.com.au/wa -> tournaments and click on upcoming tournaments or alternatively go to www.tournaments.tennis.com.au and search by event.

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