16 April 2021 | Tennis Victoria

Aspiring female junior tennis players are set to benefit from Tennis Australia’s Females in Tennis Development Camps, when the new initiative hits the Wodonga Tennis Centre and Fosterville Gold Tennis Centre in Bendigo next month.

Set to strengthen opportunities for Victorian girls and women in tennis, both Wodonga and Bendigo will play host to two of the 25 camps being held across Australia.

Thanks to funding, which comes as part of the 2019 Federal Government’s $12million commitment to women and girls in tennis, the Victorian based camps come at no cost to players, with registrations open to all female junior tennis players aged 10 – 14 years of age.

Hitting the Wodonga Tennis Centre on Sunday May 2 and Fosterville Gold Tennis Centre (Bendigo) on Sunday May 16, participants will enjoy a full day development camp led by Tennis Australia’s National Lead – Females in Tennis, Emma Shoemaker and Tennis Australia’s Scholarship Coach, Genevieve Lorbergs.

Aiming to develop player performance both on and off the court, participants of the female development camps will share in teachings presented at Tennis Australia’s national camps; including principles and lessons reserved for the Australian Fed Cup Team.

“These camps are designed to bring girls together and show them that they are an important part of the Australian female tennis community, and that belonging to this community is something special,” said Tennis Australia’s National Lead – Females in Tennis, Emma Shoemaker.

Designed specifically for girls and reflective of what is being seen in the modern women’s game, participants will focus on skill development, peer connection and unique experiences within tennis.

Underpinning the programs overall philosophy, will be Tennis Australia’s Wellbeing Program, with activities designed for nurturing the development of emotionally healthy players.

“The format of a camp is unique. We’re able to create a comfortable setting for girls to explore new skills, and we have the time and space to run activities off court.

“Both from a wellbeing and on-court perspective, we know the skills we are teaching in these camps are ones that will be important down the track, especially if girls are looking to pursue high performance tennis” said Shoemaker.

Set to offer development opportunities for girls across Australia, the Females in Tennis Development Camps will also look to identify players for ongoing opportunities available through both state and national development pathways and camps. These further opportunities also consist of initiatives through Tennis Australia’s inclusion talent pathways so girls identifying with a disability, who currently play tennis, are encouraged to register.

Information on Victorian Camps

Date	Time	Venue	Registration Link
Sunday May 2	10am – 4pm	Wodonga Tennis Centre (Dalgleish Street, Wodonga)	REGISTER HERE
Sunday May 16	10am – 4pm	Fosterville Gold Tennis Centre (21-26 Nolan Street, Bendigo)	REGISTER HERE

Additional Camps for Western Victoria (Both held in South Australia)

Date	Time	Venue	Registration Link
Sunday April 25	10am – 4pm	Loxton, SA	REGISTER HERE
Sunday May 30	10am – 4pm	Naracoorte, SA	REGISTER HERE

Themes

• Exploring a key stroke in the women’s game
• Connection – team, fun & friends
• Parent session – ‘What girls are looking for from sport’

There is no cost for players and all you’ll need is a racquet!

For players aged outside 10 to 14 years old interested in attending, please email [email protected] to be placed on a waitlist.

Once registrations close, if there are spots available we will contact you.