Over the last month, here’s how each of the Tennis West Departments have contributed to strengthening our shared vision of “Growing Great Clubs”:
Places to Play, Marketing & Community Tennis:
The Return of Service Function, incorporating the Volunteer Cocktail Party was very well received, with 120 volunteers from 32 different clubs attending. This was a great way for clubs to recognize and reward their hardworking volunteers and network with other club members.
The Places to Play Team has assisted with the affiliation of a new club; Tennis West would like to welcome the Cocos Islands Tennis Club to our affiliated club network! The team have also helped a regional club to take up a number of affiliation benefits, including introducing My Tennis, signing up for the Community Play program and taking out club insurance.
Competitions:
The competitions team have had a very busy month with tournaments, club presentations and the upcoming Winter Tennis league. This month representatives from the Competitions Team have:
- Attended 5x Club Awards Presentations and Trophy functions
- Supported two clubs to host Medibank JDS events, including on-site administration and support
- Represented Tennis West and supported 6 clubs with Junior Tour and Money Tournaments
- Represented Tennis West at the Women in Tennis Gala Day
- Hosted State League Forum Number 2 for all interested clubs and stakeholders
- Connected a metro club with regional players via delivery of Country Championships
- Represented Tennis West at the opening of new courts at two metro clubs
- Provision of shields and medallions for summer league winners and MVP’s at Tennis West Return of Service Function
Coach Development:
Six new coaches graduated successfully from Tennis Australia’s Community Coaching Course which took place on the 23rd, 24th, 28th & 29th April at the State Tennis Centre. The Tennis Australia Community Coaching Course is designed to train coaches to develop the skills of junior tennis players with a focus on the ANZ Tennis Hot Shots program.
Many of the participants on the course were juniors that played at their own local club and were encouraged by the head coach and club committee to attend the course. Clubs Investing in growing their own coaches not only provides the start of a succession plan for the sustainability of a programme, but also assists in retaining more juniors to stay within tennis and therefore within the club.
Newly qualified Community coaches can support higher qualified coaches in the delivery of the programme. They can help assist on the club program, school visits, competition, holiday camps and with promotional events. They have taken the first step on the coaching career pathway; providing them with the opportunity to improve their own knowledge and potentially progress their coaching career.
A great way to get young people, students, parents and adults qualified to assist in the club programme; offering them the opportunity to climb the first step of the coaching journey to a possible career in tennis. Allows for growth of the programme without having to appoint a qualified Junior Development Coach or Club Coach. Relieves the pressure on head coaches and club volunteers to run Hot Shot programmes & competition.
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