9 July 2014 | Tennis SA

Peake Gardens Riverside Medibank Junior Development Series – 18 July

The upcoming Peake Gardens Riverside July Medibank Junior Development Series Tournament (MJDS) will be the third held at the venue in the past year.

The tournament will be held on Friday, 18 July and will be open for 15/u, 13/u, 11/u and 9/u age groups. Entries close on Sunday, 13 July.

Also attending this tournament will be representatives from Medibank, as well as local tennis store – Racquets and Strings. Peake Gardens Riverside TC also be running a BBQ throughout the day.

Little Masters MJDS

Also coming up on the MJDS calendar is the Little Masters MJDS. This tournament will be held over two weekends on 23-24 and 30-31 of August, look out for more details to follow in the coming weeks.

While these tournaments do not hold Australian Ranking points, they add a crucial step in the tournament pathway for children looking to be involved in tournament play.  MJDS tournaments have a strong focus on participation, with multiple playing opportunities for each child and the use of modified equipment.

11/u players will use 75% compression Hot Shots Green Balls, whilst 9/u players will use the 50% compression Hot Shots Orange Balls.

Players are encouraged to contact the relevant Tournament Director or visit Tennis Australia Tournaments for online entry or the Tennis SA Tournaments page for manual entry.

2014 Medibank Good Sport Awards

Generation Better and The Medibank Junior Development Series isn’t about winning or losing. It’s about encouraging kids to get out there and have a go. Spectators are being encouraged to nominate children who show commitment and enthusiasm and display a positive attitude throughout the series for a 2014 Medibank Good Sport Award.

Each month between May 1 and November 30 this year, one winner per state will be selected. The winners will receive: a tennis racquet, balls, bag and towel. More information about the Good Sport Awards and an electronic copy of the nomination form are available here.

For more information, please contact Breanna Hassam at Tennis SA on 7224 8109 or [email protected]