For all our school events, please register through your Schools Sports Coordinator

If you have any questions or require more information, please contact Tennis Otago

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Monday Term 1 Tennis Info Sheet (Year 2 - 8)

Our NEW Monday coaching tennis program is set to start on the 10th of February 2025 for a 7-week session ending on the 31st of March.

Please view the below details of each available session and appropriate year sign up.

Program Dates:  February 10, 17, 24 / March 3, 10, 17, 31 (7 Weeks)

*Please note:  No tennis on the 24th of March for observance of Otago Anniversary. **(If we need to cancel a full day because of rain, we will have 1 make up day to be held on the 7 th of April).

Staff on site:  We will have a staff member present at the Stevenson Tennis Centre throughout the program. The gate will be open from 3:30pm for students/families to access facilities and will close shortly after all students have been collected at the last session.

Equipment/Tennis Balls:  All tennis equipment is provided for. You are welcome to bring your own racquet, but should you need to borrow one, our friendly coaches will get you sorted with an appropriately sized racquet.

Sessions/ times:  (Session 1) 3:45 - 4:30pm, (45 min) Year 2,3,4 (Session 2) 4:30 - 5:30pm, (1 hr) Year 5 & 6 (Session 3) 5:30 – 6:30pm, (1 hr) Year 7 & 8

Rain Cancellations:  The School Sports Coordinators will be notified through email between 1:30-1:45, should the program be cancelled due to the safety condition of the courts. A notice will also be placed on the front gate and the Tennis Otago Facebook page.

**(If we need to cancel a full day because of rain, we will have 1 make up day to be held on the 7 th of April).

Cost: $60 per person

Coaching:   Tennis Otago has employed their very own coaches to facilitate this new program. What to expect: Tennis Otago’s friendly and motivated coaches will guide the players through the fundamentals of tennis, while keeping it fun and active.

Session 1 (year 2,3,4):   Students will move, swing, cooperate, and develop basic tennis skills. Developing a positive and fun environment is key to helping young children enjoy the game and prepare them for long term success in the sport.

Session 2 & 3 (years 5,6,7,8):   Students will be shown the core fundamentals of all strokes and positioning to be able to sustain a rally and begin to enjoy the game. Engaging drills and games are used to make the learning process fun and instill a supportive team environment. Everyone is welcome! Whether you are giving tennis a go for the first time or you have played many times before. WE ARE HAPPY THAT YOU ARE HERE! Tennis player pathways: Schools → Clubs → Coaching → Competition

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Thursday Term 1  Secondary Schools Tennis Info Sheet

Our NEW Thursday Coaching and Social Doubles tennis program is set to start on the 13th of February 2025 for a 7-week session ending on the 27th of March.  Please view the below details of each available session and appropriate year sign up.

Program Dates:   February 13, 20, 27 / March 6, 13, 20, 27 (7 Weeks)

*(If we need to cancel a full day because of rain, we will have 1 make up day to be held on the 3rd of April).

Rain Cancellations:  The School Sports Coordinators will be notified through email between 1:30-1:45, should the program be cancelled due to the safety condition of the courts.  A notice will also be placed on the front gate and the Tennis Otago Facebook page.

*(If we need to cancel a full day because of rain, we will have 1 make up day to be held on the 3rd of April).

Staff on site:   We will have a staff member present at the Stevenson Tennis Centre throughout the program. The gate will be open from 3:00pm for students to access facilities and will close shortly after all students have been collected from the last session.

Equipment/Tennis Balls: All tennis equipment is provide.  You are welcome to bring your own racquet, but should you need to borrow one, our friendly coaches will get you sorted with an appropriately sized racquet.

Cost:     Session 1 Coaching: $60 per person, free to join session 2 afterwards

*(must sign up for both & is based on availability)

                 Session 2 & 3 Social Doubles & Games: $40.00 per person

Sessions/ times:  

(Session 1) 3:30 - 4:30pm, (1 hr) Coaching, free to join session 2 afterwards

*(must sign up for both & is based on availability)

(Session 2) 4:30 - 5:30pm, (1 hr) Social Doubles & Games (40 students max)

(Session 3) 5:30 – 6:30pm, (1 hr) Social Doubles & Games (40 students max)

Coaching:   Tennis Otago has employed their very own coaches to facilitate this new program.  

What to expect:  Tennis Otago’s friendly and motivated coaches will guide the players through the fundamentals of tennis, while keeping it fun and active. 

Social doubles and games are a way for players to experience match play in a fun and non-competitive environment with a focus on keeping score, sportsmanship, and working with a teammate.  And to wrap it all up with a fun team game at the end!

Session 1 (Coaching):  This session is perfect for those new to tennis or those who just want to work on their tennis skills. 

Students will be shown the core fundamentals of all strokes and positioning to be able to sustain a rally and begin to enjoy the game. Engaging drills and games are used to make the learning process fun and instill a supportive team environment. 

Session 2 & 3 (Social Doubles & Games): These sessions are great for those who can maintain a rally and have basic tennis skills.  Why not try coaching in the first session and practice what you learned in session 2?

Doubles partners will be sent out to a court for (2) 20-minute mini match games with no add scoring.  After 20 minutes, you will rotate 1 court to the left and shake hands with your new opponents.  With the last 10 minutes left, we will finish with a large group team game.

Footwear:    Please ensure students have appropriate non-marking footwear on the tennis court.

Everyone is welcome! Whether you are giving tennis a go for the first time or you have played many times before. 

WE ARE HAPPY YOU ARE HERE!

Tennis player pathways: Schools → Clubs → Coaching → Competitions

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SCHOOL TOURNAMENTS:

* Otago Secondary Schools Teams Event - 14 February 2024, Dunedin

* Otago Primary and Intermediate School Champs - November 2024, Dunedin

    (Entry is open to all Otago and Primary school tennis players)

* Southern Primary and Intermediate Schools Playoffs - November 2024, Dunedin