13 April 2011 | Tennis Victoria

Does your 6-11 year-old child have the passion, drive and determination of a Sam Stosur or a Lleyton Hewitt? Do they enjoy playing different sports? Do they have good hand-to-eye coordination? Then tennis is looking for them!

A Tennis Talent Search Day will be held on Sunday 8 May, 2011 for novice junior players (aged 6 to 11).

Talent Search Days are one part of Tennis Victoria’s Talent Search and Development initiatives which target and identify athletes from tennis circles as well as children from other sporting backgrounds. Talent Search Days have been set up to allow a wide range of children from all parts of the community to participate and will complement tennis-based talent identification programs already in place for the many thousands of players already involved in the sport.

“The Talent Search and Development program creates opportunities for children from both tennis backgrounds as well as those from other sports and gives them a chance to let their skills and talent shine,” said Kim Kachel, Tennis Australia’s National Talent Search and Development Manager.

“Tennis Victoria is delighted to be involved with Tennis Australia in this innovative program. We are conducting Talent Search Days in an endeavor to discover athletic ability from a wide pool of talent. We are thrilled to continue the 2011 Talent Search Program in Taylors Lakes in order to unearth a champion player,” said Ashley Naumann, Tennis Victoria’s Talent Development Manager. 

Places are limited to the first 48 athletes aged between 6 to 11 years-old (as at 31 December 2011) who would like to be tested over a broad range of athletic and tennis skills.

Pre-registration is essential. For more information and registration.