This award recognises and rewards the individuals, Clubs and Associations that go above and beyond to create and support inclusive tennis environments. They include the coaches, officials, parents and committee members who work behind the scenes to ensure everyone, regardless of their background or ability, is welcome in tennis.
The 2023 finalists are:
Break Back: Break Back is a peer support program for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of South Australia and Northern Territory. It brings together people living with MS and utilises a modified environment to ensure all participants are able to experience success on court while building relationships with others.
Craig Palfrey Tennis: Craig Palfrey Tennis is striving to grow wheelchair tennis participation in the state. Come and try days are run through a variety of service providers giving players the opportunity to experience the sport. Two athletes have gone on to compete in the recent Australian Wheelchair Championships.
South Australian Blind and Low Vision Tennis Program: The South Australian Blind and Low Vision Tennis Program continues to build in numbers with participation, social and competitive play opportunities available to all players. Clear pathways for participation and high performance have seen players have go on to experience great success at a state, national and international level.
The award winner will be announced at the Tennis SA Gala Dinner to be held at The Drive on Saturday 29 April.
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