Hobart, Tasmania, 8 July 2019 | Tennis Tasmania
The chance to welcome an international tennis star to your club is among the prizes on offer at the 2019 Tasmanian Tennis Awards. Other prizes include Hobart International hospitality experiences and support for interstate trips.
For the first time, Tennis Tasmania is offering additional rewards to all Tasmanian Tennis Award winners.
“The Tasmanian Tennis Awards celebrate outstanding contributions to the sport in our state. As well as recognising high-achievers, we also want to reward them,” Tennis Tasmania General Manager Darren Sturgess says.
“Each award comes with a range of prizes that will not only reward the winners, but also help them with tailored prizes in each category.”
Nominations for the 2019 Tasmanian Tennis Awards close on 2 August.
The Tasmanian Tennis Awards will be presented on Saturday 31 August as part of a weekend-long celebration at Country Club Tasmania in Launceston. Following the Tennis Tasmania AGM at 11am, forums from 12.30pm will cover a wide-range of topics including customer experience, digital growth and player retention. Clubs will also present on a range of topics, including social play, Book a Court and grant applications. The award presentation evening follows from 5.30pm.
All prizes on offer at the 2019 Tasmanian Tennis Awards are listed below. Nomination forms are available by clicking on each award name:
| Award | Prize |
| Most Outstanding Tennis Club | Hospitality experience at an Australian Summer of Tennis event
Customised in-house training session for your club covering topics such as finance, marketing, customer service, lobbying your local council and grant writing Player or coach visit to your club from a player competing at your local major event (Hobart, Burnie or Launceston) |
| Coaching Excellence | Entry to the Australian Coaching Conference for coach and two assistant coaches
Tour of interstate coaching businesses Day at Hobart International for coach and assistants Hitting experience for six of your players at Hobart International with a WTA Tour coach |
| Volunteer Achievement Award | Accommodation getaway voucher
Tickets for two in the Tennis Tasmania box at the Hobart International, with food and beverage included Hobart International behind-the-scenes tour, including attending press conference and player meet and greet Club membership fees for 2019/20 covered |
| Excellence in Officiating | A professional development experience
Travel contribution |
| Female Junior Athlete of the Year | A contribution of $500 to an interstate tournament trip or tour
A half-day session in the ‘Racquet Room’ at Melbourne Park, including racquet selection and customisation, string selection and tension, and data analysis on a Hawk-Eye court Tour of Melbourne Park for you and your family/coach |
| Male Junior Athlete of the Year | A contribution of $500 to an interstate tournament trip or tour
A half-day session in the ‘Racquet Room’ at Melbourne Park, including racquet selection and customisation, string selection and tension, and data analysis on a Hawk-Eye court Tour of Melbourne Park for you and your family/coach |
| Most Outstanding Senior 35+ | A contribution of $500 to an interstate tournament trip or tour
Tickets for two in the Tennis Tasmania box at Hobart International, with food and beverage included |
| Most Outstanding Athlete with a Disability | Contribution to interstate tournament costs
Customised player equipment pack Hobart International behind-the-scenes tour, including attending press conference and player meet and greet |
| Most Outstanding AR Tournament | A $500 contribution to a player party or player experience at your next tournament
Tournament balls provided at your next tournament |
| Most Outstanding School | Customised equipment pack
Bus hire to tennis club/event for your school Grand Slam Teachers Conference tickets for one teacher |
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