SUPER 10’S
The first season of Super 10s finished over the weekend (August 11). The Challenge Day took place in June with over 75 players attending the event. From the Challenge Day 32 players (16 Boys and 16 Girls) were selected to form teams in the main event. Talent Manager Damien Ward conducted a Super Bs competition for all of the players who missed out on being selected for the final positions. 44 players ended up signing up for this additional competition which ended up being a very successful experience for those players.
The goal for this season of Super 10s was to have an educational opportunity for parents of the kids on a weekly basis. We had 4 lectures/presentations for the parents including a wonderful talk by Alicia Molik which was attended by not only the parents but the players too. The final presentation was prior to the last round of tennis where Damien presented on the Tennis Pathway.
The Super 10s and the Super Bs participated in 4 rounds of competitive matchplay. We had 8 of the most well respected coaches in WA provide on court assistance for the kids in their teams. The second season will commence in October this year with an expected record number of entries.
The season was filled with tennis, fun, presentations for the parents and guest speakers. The top 4 WA boys and girls will be selected to attend the National Super 10’s Finals in Melbourne during the 2019 Australian Open.
Super 10’s Presentations:
- National Academy Sports Psychologist Heather McGregor Parent Education Workshop
- Officiating Development Coordinator Jill Sheridan Presentation to Parents/Players on Rules and expectations
- Alicia Molik Presentation on her tennis journey
- Damien Ward presentation on the Tennis West Pathway
QLD ITF’s
State Coach Len Cannell took some of WA’s brightest athletes to the Queensland ITF’s for great matchplay experience and to take on some of the best talent in Asia. Athletes from WA that participated in the ITF’s were: Tristan Schoolkate, William Hann, Matthew De Groot, Daniel Downey, Nadia Rajan, Lexie Weir, Natasha Camer-Pesci, Talia Gibson and Casey Tay. Notable results are included below.
18/U Brisbane Rod Laver QLD Junior Championships – Grade 4. July 11 – 15
- Tristan Schoolkate/Ken Cavrak doubles winners
- Tristan Schoolkate singles semi finalist
- William Hann/Cooper White doubles quarter finals
- Talia Gibson singles quarter finals
- Talia Gibson/Casey Tay doubles quarter finals
18/U Mapei Gold Coast Junior International – Grade 4. July 18 – 22
- Tristan Schoolkate/Ken Cavrak doubles winners
- Tristan Schoolkate singles semi finalist
- William Hann/Cooper White doubles quarter finals
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