25 September 2014 | Tennis SA

Upcoming Events

2014 Henley South October MJDS – Tuesday, 7 October 2014
2014 Peake Gardens October MJDS – Thursday, 9 October 2014
2014 Millswood October MJDS – Sunday, 19 October 2014

2014 Henley South October MJDS

Coming up next on the MJDS calendar is the 2014 Henley South October MJDS. The Henley South tournament will be held on Tuesday 7 October 2014. The tournament is open to 9/u (Orange Ball), 11/u (Green Ball), 13/u and 15/u players. Entries will close on 30 September 2014.

2014 Peake Gardens Riverside October MJDS

The second event coming up on the MJDS calendar is the 2014 Peake Gardens Riverside October MJDS. The tournament at Peake Gardens Riverside will be held on Thursday 9 October 2014. The tournament is open to 9/u (Orange Ball), 11/u (Green Ball), 13/u and 15/u players. Entries will close on 2 October 2014.

2014 Millswood October MJDS

The last MJDS tournament for October is the 2014 Millswood October MJDS. The tournament will be held on Friday 17 October and is open to 9/u (Green Ball), 11/u (Orange Ball), 11/u and 15/u players. Entries will close on the 12 October 2014.

Whilst the 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 and 7/u. Players will use 25% compression Hot Shots Red Balls.

Players are encouraged to visit the Tennis Australia Tournaments website for online entry.

2014 Medibank Good Sport Award

Generation Better and The Medibank Junior Development Series are not about winning or losing. It is about encouraging kids to get out there and have a go. Spectators are being encouraged to nominate children who show commitment, 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 at the link.

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