21 October 2024 | Tennis Tasmania

The Most Outstanding Senior 30+ recognises an athlete with outstanding achievements in the nomination period who has had continued involvement in 30+ Seniors Tennis over a prolonged period of time. They have also assisted in raising the public profile of 30+ Seniors Tennis through excellence in playing performance, administration or both. They have an appropriate and commendable attitude both on and off the court and exhibit a high level of integrity.

Congratulations to the 2024 finalists

Jon Aufder-Heide

With over 60 years of competitive tennis experience, Jon has been a key figure in Tasmanian Seniors’ tennis for 30 years, serving as Vice President, State Selector, and representing Tasmania on the Australian Seniors Executive Board (2022). He’s won over 50 State Senior Titles and holds a record 12 Arthur Matthews Player of the Year Awards. Recently, Jon achieved top results, including a bronze medal at the Australian Masters Championships (2023) and winning the Over 65 Tasmanian title. He’s a Life Member of Domain Tennis Centre.

Shaun Summers

Shaun Summers is a highly ranked senior tennis player, with Australian and ITF world rankings in the over-40s division. He won multiple titles in 2023-2024, including the Altona (Vic) 45+ NRT7 and Ballarat 45+ NRT6. In 2017, he represented Australia in the Italia Cup (Young Seniors World Championship) in Cape Town, helping the team achieve their best result in years. As a dedicated administrator, Shaun has revitalised senior tennis in Tasmania, organising major events and serving as a leader in the tennis community.

Stephen Dance

Stephen Dance’s Senior 30+ career began 10 years ago, and has since flourished, having won a number of titles and accolades. He has achieved considerable national and international success, including reaching a career high ranking in the over 65s of 3 in single and 1 in doubles and mixed doubles. A two time Masters World Champion, Dance has represented Australia seven times, twice as captain. He is known for his sportsmanship and friendship to many in the tennis community, and has a deep passion for encouraging participation in tennis at all levels and ages.

Congratulations to 2024 Most Outstanding Senior 30+ Winner Stephen Dance

[photo credit: Wayne Pascoe]