The Regional Talent Series, an initiative by Tennis West in collaboration with key regional stakeholders, is approaching its culmination with the final event scheduled for April 12th and 13th at the State Tennis Centre in Perth.
This series has successfully conducted eight tournaments across seven regions in Western Australia, engaging 104 boys and girls aged 12 and under.
Each regional tournament crowned champions in both boys’ and girls’ categories, who earned invitations to participate in a two-day Talent Identification (ID) camp at the State Tennis Centre. This camp aims to provide these young athletes with advanced training and exposure to higher levels of competition.
The series commenced on February 16th in Narrogin and continued through various locations throughout the state including Mount Barker, Goomalling, South Mandurah, Katanning, Broome, Esperance, Busselton, and Geraldton. These tournaments have not only showcased the depth of young tennis talent across Western Australia but also emphasised Tennis West’s commitment to nurturing regional players.
Tennis West Tennis Development Manager North, Kay-Leigh Nicholas has been inspired by the regional talent series so far.
“It’s been fantastic to see how the Regional Talent Series has brought so many young players together from across Western Australia.”
“The enthusiasm and talent on display at each event have been truly inspiring, and it’s been really rewarding to help create more opportunities for kids to compete and grow in the sport.”
“These tournaments have been designed to complement the incredible coaching programs that are being delivered by dedicated coaches and volunteers across regional WA by offering additional pathways for players to be able to participate and compete within their DLGSC region,” said Kay-Leigh.
Having such a positive uptake on these regional series in year one is testament to the appetite for tennis within the regions and further highlights the importance of establishing sustainable playing pathways across WA.
As the final event approaches this weekend, anticipation builds for the Talent ID camp, where regional champions will converge to hone their skills and potentially set the stage for future successes in the sport.
Tennis West extends its thanks and appreciation to the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries for the ongoing support through the Regional Servicing Grant.
Results –
Kimberley
Boys Winner – Forrest Klunder – Broome Tennis Club
Boys Runner Up – Zeezee Johnston – Broome Tennis Club
Girls Winner – Lilly-Anne Richards – Broome Tennis Club
Mid West
Boys Winner – Reece Partington – Tarcoola Park Tennis Club
Boys Runner Up – Blake Simpson – Geraldton Tennis Centre
Girls Winner – Alice Jeffree – Geraldton Tennis Centre
Girls Runner Up – Charlee Fraser – Tarcoola Park Tennis Club
Wheatbelt
Boys Winner – Sam Morrell – Cunderdin Tennis Club
Boys Runner Up – Benjamin Waylor – Northam Tennis Club
Girls Winner – Greta Gethin – Merredin Tennis Club
Girls Runner Up – Kiera Chitty – York Tennis Club
Peel
Boys Winner – Daniel Creamer – Port Bouvard Tennis Club
Boys Runner Up – Kendrick Sanchez – Yunderup Sports and Recreation Club
Girls Winner – Savannah Wilson – South Mandurah Tennis Club
Girls Runner Up – Sienna Waite – Mandurah Tennis Club
South West
Boys Winner – Joseph Williamson – Bunbury Tennis Club
Boys Runner Up – Riley Mitchell – Busselton Tennis Club
Girls Winner – Catrin Stenner – Busselton Tennis Club
Girls Runner Up – Pixie Bennett – Bunbury Tennis Club
Great Southern
Boys Winner – Asher Craig – Oncourt Tennis Indoor Club/Albany Tennis Club
Boys Runner Up – Jack North – Kendenup Tennis Club
Girls Winner – Zuri Ochieng – Oncourt Tennis Indoor Club
Girls Runner Up – Anneliese Slade – Kendenup Tennis Club
Great Southern
Boys Winner – Zander Wilkie – Narrogin Tennis Club
Boys Runner Up – Theo Bignell – Tambellup Tennis Club
Girls Winner – Aria Gupta – South Mandurah Tennis club
Girls Runner Up – Zoe Milne – Kojonup Tennis Club
Goldfields/Esperance
Boys Winner – Zohan Krishna – Esperance Tennis Club
Boys Runner Up – Ralph Bednall – Esperance Tennis Club
Girls Winner – Natia Bednall – Esperance Tennis Club
Girls Runner Up – Rosalina Woosnam – Esperance Tennis Club
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