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I have a lot to accomplish, I have nothing to prove – A year in review – 2021

I have a lot to accomplish, I have nothing to prove – A year in review – 2021

One thing I do enjoy is writing these blogs it gives me a release of what I felt at the time. It is great to look back at these and see how all the good, bad & ugly continues to move the wheel in this case – Tennis Canberra.

I thought 2019 was tough with the bushfires but soon after 2020 gave us Shutdown Number #1. Both times we bounced back but after the end of 2020 the fuel indicator was on orange. On to 2021… The skies opened up and a fresh start was to come. Sadly, we were hit again by the pandemic and emotionally this year it really hurt – my fuel gauge was flashing red!

Restarting late in 2021 was a whirlwind trip and by the time we were up and running we needed the Christmas break to arrive. From an internal team perspective everyone was done for the year – we really couldn’t wait for 2021 to end.

Just keep swimming…

Like Nemo’s friend Dory, floating around is not in my nature. The only option is to keep swimming and exploring. There are two options – I can float and I am sure things will be okay or I can continue to give it 110% even if it kills me.

“I still have a lot to accomplish but nothing to prove” – Stephen Curry 2021

This quote has stuck with me in 2021. This has been a running battle I think many people have in their lives – whether it’s work or sport. Proving myself to those in my industry, those I grew up with, my family and friends is sometimes gives us fuel to continue to tick boxes that we think need to be tick however, the one thing I have come to realise once you stop having to prove your worth to others the more energy you have to use for things that are important.

I am not going to say that it is an approach that was needed as I started Tennis Canberra almost 10 years ago as having that “chip on your shoulder” gives you a certain hunger to show your worth but as the years go past you certainly adapt a more internal approach to striving to impress anyone.

For that reason, I am hoping to continue to block out the noise and concentrate on the little things that can make big differences. I think the birth of my daughter will be a constant reminder that using energy in a positive will always benefit you and those around you.

This energy has not been established in 2021 for many reasons and it wasn’t hard to see the outcome…

It’s no excuse… But it is… Being a parent is hard

Those on my instagram may have noticed a change in picture choice with Iris basically every post in 2021. Don’t get me wrong seeing Baby Iris come in to the world is by for the great thing I have experienced but being a first-time parent is bloody hard. I understand this blog is about the business but it is all interlinked.

I look at my parents a different way now and I am sure my two brothers and I were terrible kids – my mum always tells people “he was an active kids growing up”… That is basically code for he was psycho but I have to love him.

Long story short, the energy I’ve spent learning to become a parent meant my role as a leader of the Tennis Canberra team had to take a backseat. I did apologies to my guys at the end of the year – I just couldn’t be there this year. I do feel bad but it is what it is and these are the up’s & down’s small businesses go through – just keep swimming,

What is to come? Your guess is as good as mine…

Predicting what is to come is like guessing if the housing boom will end. One thing I have taking out of the last 3 years of disruption is anything can happen no matter how unlikely. Plan A, B, C, D is not enough in these tentative times but if all things fail it is not the end of the world.

I am hoping 2022 will give us challenges that we have more control over. Instead of a fires, I hope there is a hole in our coaching we can resolve. Instead of a shutdown, I hope we can navigate issues of servicing full capacity sessions at a high level. Instead of rain, I hope it only rains on Sundays so we can spend valuable time with our families.

There are two people I do want thank for 2021 – Baby Iris who is about to turn 1 this January and my partner Svits who continues to be the best mother in the world. It has been a tough year for everyone but to have someone who gives 110% to make sure our little one has everything she needs is something that cannot be ignored.

We may have to search a little harder for the positives in 2021 but all small wins will always trump the tough times. I’ll see you on the other side! Bring on 2022.

It started with two players and a coach – Robbie Manzano

It started with two players and a coach – Robbie Manzano

This popped up in my Facebook memories today. It started on this day 7 years ago with two players and one coach.

As I move through my busy day I could not help but reflect over the last 7 years. There has been the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. There is a physical and mental element but what really ages you is the emotional journey that you go through every week.

Running a business is not always pretty even. When everything seems to look great from the outside you are expected to be perfect in your clients eyes, be Superman for your staff and solve problem A to Zee within days.

You deal with thousands of people with different perspectives and goals… These continually change so you are expected to change your life to make things work.

Oh, did I mention it is a 7 days a week role… Ask any business owner – holidays is work, just not on site.

Making a decision will benefit some people but it will be an issue for someone else. Laying down the law will make things run more smoothly but annoy some people.

Letting things slide will give the perspective to others that you don’t care. It is a lose-lose but you continue to put one foot in front of the other.

I did sign up for this and I would not change it for anything but boy its made me age beyond my years – although I don’t look it (maybe I have you be the judge).

As mentioned this photo above was the first lesson of the Tennis Canberra journey (even though it was not called Tennis Canberra back then). These memories give me all the motivation to continue to teach, lead and learn.

I have change as a person, I don’t hide it. I am way more serious, I have a shorter fuse and strive to be better. I sometimes do things the hard way and think old school methods are the answer. I really believe technology enabled us to grow to what we are today but has stopped people from learning through the grind – this is a story for another day.

Although it may sound a little depressing, I am happy. This is just a mere reflection on the journey of a small business continuing to grow from a picture taken 7 years ago.

Over the COVID shutdown, our team has survived but not without our issues. I am so proud of our coaches but the changes in our business, the loss of staff has amplified the small issues that may of been present pre-Covid.

In a weird way it has given me a fresh set of eyes and motivation to use this opportunity to make things better.

I love working with our team because of our diverse way of thinking. Yes, it may clash with our common goal but I think it will only make for a better product moving forward – or it may come crashing down.

If I were to do everything myself, what we currently have would be impossible. I am grateful for the Tennis Canberra team, from the casual coach who does 1 or 2 hours a week to our full-time coach managers who help me everyday.

I do not base decisions for just myself anymore but I always have my coaches I mind. It is additional stress but as I said I signed up for it.

I get a kick out of my tennis family achieving big goals and I give them every opportunity to fulfil their personal dreams as I am living mine (it’s not perfect but I am happy).

I just look back at all the great people I’ve met. I’ve seen some kids that started 6 or 7 years a go grow up. There has been instances where I’ve been at a bar and a random person has come up to me saying “you were my tennis coach”. Now I understand how primary teachers feels- respect.

On behalf of our Tennis Canberra family, those who have experienced some memories with us I hope they keep you warm this Winter. There are many more memories to come and I can always find comfort in our humble community.

Look after one another,

Robbie

Junior Program - ACT - Toddler Tennis Canberra - ACT - Kids

Tennis Kids Holiday Camps & Adult Social Doubles to make a return

Tennis Kids Holiday Camps & Adult Social Doubles to make a return

We are still transitioning back to tennis and every week we can give the green light to a suspended program. Just a reminder that not every program has restarted due to COVID related restrictions, coaches still making their return and club policies. We continue to work with all our clubs and Tennis ACT affiliations so our restart is as smooth and as safe as can be.

KIDS HOLIDAY CAMPS & ADULT SOCIAL DOUBLES are the latest programs to be added back to the Tennis Canberra schedule. Please see the information below!

HOLIDAY CAMPS @ OLD PARLIAMENT HOUSE TENNIS CLUB

– CAMP #1 – July 6-8th (Monday to Wednesday) – Almost full

– CAMP #2 – July 15-17th (Wednesday to Friday)

Full Day (9-5pm) & Half Day (9-1pm) Options Available (Drop-off 8:30-9:15am)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

ADULT SOCIAL DOUBLES – MAKING A RETURN – SIGN UP OPEN

– When: August 18th (South Canberra) & 19th (North Canberra) – 6 Round Competition

– Times: 6pm, 7pm or 8pm starts

– Sign Up Closes August 1st but please sign up ASAP as we are currently working on the draw

South Canberra Comp: Tuesday @ Old Parliament House & Barton Tennis Club
North Canberra Comp: Wednesday @ Turner & Reid Tennis Club

Note: Summer Comp Players – You will receive credit for the remaining matches you did not complete in the Summer Competition

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

The Return – Opting in for the 2020 Autumn Season

The Return – Opting in for the 2020 Autumn Season

Tennis Canberra players we are happy to announce tennis is slowly making its return and we cannot wait to welcome you back on court. We thank everyone for their support over the last 5 months as COVID19 was the crescendo of bad luck. We have only just recovered from the smoke and hail earlier in 2020.

The hard work is not over and the transition on court will have teething issues. COVID19 has taken a hit on our team but we will work hard for the rest of the year to bring some positive energy back in our humble community.

Starting MONDAY MAY 25th small group lessons will take place with limited numbers. Please read the information below and how to opt-in to use your credits in the Autumn Season.

Support Tennis Canberra and order your playing Hoodie & Shirt. Web-store closes May 31st

Place Order

2020 OPTING IN FOR AUTUMN COACHING SEASON – USE YOUR SUMMER COACHING & COMPETITION CREDITS

Step-by-step

Visit our ONLINE 2020 AUTUMN SEASON TIMETABLE
Email return@tenniscanberra.com.au

Information needed in E-mail: Examples (in Blue)

Full Contact Name: Roger Federer
Full Contact Players Names (Kids): Myla Rose Federer
Program Name: Day & Time registered Pre-Shutdown: Tuesday 4pm Level 2 @ Old Parliament House Tennis Club

Using the 2020 Autumn Timetable please add to the e-mail:

Return Session Preferences & Opting in option:

First preference (on return): Tuesday 4pm Junior Level 2 @ Yarralumla Tennis Club
Second preference (on return): Thursday 4pm Junior Level 2 @ Old Parliament House
Third preference (on return): Saturday 10:30am Junior Level 2 @ Old Parliament House
Opting-in Option 1: Use remaining credit only
Opting-in Option 2: Use credit plus invoice me for the rest of the 2020 Autumn Season (finishes August 23rd)

Can we please opt-in for Option 2: Use credits plus invoice me for the rest of the 2020 Autumn Season.

Our team will return an e-mail confirming one of your preferences. Please note that initially our class sizes will be small. As further restrictions lift we can start moving players around if a certain day/time/venue suits better.

Important note for WALK-TO-TENNIS: AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM – Due to clubhouses remaining closed access to the bathroom is limited. For this reason we cannot run our WALK-TO-TENNIS: AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS until clubhouses may open. We welcome these players to join a junior program.

Insight into Tennis Canberra at present…

We are hoping all our players understand there is still many restrictions in place and barriers that we need to overcome. Getting to where our academy was at Pre-Covid will take up to 24 months. As there is a limit to the capacity we do ask players and parents to be as flexible as they can in regards to scheduling.

We are forecasting every single month of 2020 will see more options open up. We will do our very best to make sure this information is passed on as this may help you scheduling your busy week.

Biggest changes post COVID-19 – Loss of coaches…

As you know our tennis coaches are a big factor in the number of sessions we can run and due to COVID-19 half our team have gone back to their home town and it is uncertain if they will return or when they will return. Consequently, there will be some sessions that we will not be offered.

Not all clubs will open at the same time – limitations on service

As our coaches work with many tennis clubs around Canberra every club is their own entity and have their own situation. We thank all our club volunteer committees for their hard work in they tough time. Some class may allow us to restart lessons, some clubs may hold off lessons until further restrictions lift.

Competitions – Using Remaining Credits

Social Doubles & ACT Team Tennis

Due to the fact not all players are in Canberra, running the rest of the competition is almost impossible to co-ordinate. The saving grace is that there was only 1 or 2 competition sessions left in the Summer Competition Season. For this reason we are allowing players to use their credits for the following:

Old Parliament House Membership (if already a member you can use your credits for a friend to obtain a Membership). Members can hire a court for FREE and play with other members
Use credits for the upcoming competition (competition dates will be announced once restriction levels allow larger gatherings)

Opt-in for a Old Parliament House Tennis Club Membership – E-mail return@tenniscanberra.com.au expressing your interest to uptake a Old Parliament House Membership

Membership Options:

Adult Membership: $150 (not including credit)
Family Membership: $250 (not including credit)

For more information about member please CLICK HERE

How you can support Tennis Canberra during the COVID-19 shutdown

How you can support Tennis Canberra during the COVID-19 shutdown

Our Tennis Canberra team is determined to ride out this pandemic. From battling smoke, hail and rain it feels like we’ve been “down a break” before the year even started.

Our coaches could just laugh during the hail storm, while watching our cars get destroyed. We could just ask ourselves what was coming next? An earthquake was my guess… A pandemic was not even a thought at the time but watching COVID-19 shutdown our business in a space of 3 days. It left us feeling empty, stressed and confused. It was the silent storm that took the country off-guard.

For most our current Tennis Canberra coaches the goal is to return to the community we love but we face some obstacles ahead. Restarting our programs will not be like pressing the unpause button. We will need to re-energise, restructure and rebuild our humble community from the bottom-up.

Over the last week our team has been overwhelmed with messages of support. Your love is enough to give us the motivation to continue the daily grind. Like Rafa, Ash Barty and Lleyton Hewitt we are going to take inspiration from them to work even harder during the toughest of times.

HOW YOU CAN HELP… FROM LITTLE THINGS BIG THINGS GROW

Cashflow is the major factor in the Tennis Canberra fallout from COVID-19. We are hoping we can limit the structural and financial losses. As mentioned in previous updates, a couple of our coaches are not eligible for Government assistance as they are on a Temporary Visa (we really hope this rule changes but we are not holding our breath). For this reason, our team has decided looking after Coaches Pedro & Sam as our top priority as they are the future of Tennis Canberra.

We thank all those who have offered to donate funds or telling us to keep the remaining lessons that we haven’t completed. As much as we may need these breaks we believe that if you have paid for our services we will follow-through and complete these remaining sessions in due time. Just be ready to hit the courts when we have the green-light. We love what we do an no money will change our passion for coaching a sport we love.

The best way to help our team is to support the “Tennis Canberra services” listed below or Pre-purchase a 2020 Spring Coaching Season Package.

PRE-PURCHASE SPRING 2020 COACHING PROGRAM

Start Date: August 24 – December 20th
15-week season
Junior & Adult Coaching Groups
Walk-To-Tennis: After-school Pick Up Program Available (Selected Schools)

Not only will this help manage cashflow during the shut down it will help us plan to make a seamless transition back on to the court.

We sincerely thank you for your support and will work extremely hard to run even better lessons when we get the green light.

Most of the sessions listed in the 2020 SPRING Season have a high chance of going ahead however, it is subject to change pending on the COVID-19 fluid situation.

Private Lesson – One-on-one Personal Training

At this present time one-on-one Private Lessons are the only on court service we can run. We are hoping that this service can help those who use tennis to increase their physical, mental and emotional health. These sessions will be under strict COVID-19 guidelines and will be offered in-line with Tennis Australia’s advice.

1-hour Private Lessons – $80
1-hour Private Lesson (x2 a week) – $70
1-hour Private Lesson (x3 a week) – $60

1-hour Two Player Split Private (30 mins each) – $80 ($40 each)
1.5-hour Two Player Split Private (45 mins each) – $110 ($55 each)

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO BOOK YOUR A PRIVATE LESSON

RACQUET & RESTRING – PICK-UP & DROP-OFF HOME SERVICE

Restringing

Due to the fact our coaches are off court we have a lot of time to service your racquet. Our restringing service includes – restring, re-grip, racquet clean plus *PICK UP & DROP OFF to your Canberra home

Racquets & Home Sporting Equipment

Need a new racquet to hit against the wall? Or do you need a mini court set up. We sell sporting equipment for you to stay fit. *We can arrange drop off to your door!

*We ask to leave a google review, send a photo for our social media or upload a photo enjoying thanking your Tennis Canberra coach. This service will only be available during the on-court COVID-19 shutdown.

CLICK HERE TO ORGANISE A RESTRING

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE TENNIS CANBERRA SHOP

PRE-PURCHASE TENNIS CANBERRA “The Return” PLAYERS SHIRT

New decade, new beginnings. With a fresh new logo launched early in the year we knew 2020 was going to be one to remember. We’ve always wanted to do this but never had the time but we want all our players to wear Tennis Canberra on their heart.

We are in the process of designing a special 2020 players shirt. It will take inspiration from the events from 2020 and the new life Tennis Canberra will have once we return to the courts later in the year.

More information to come…

Suspension of all Coaching, Competitions & Events – COVID-19 UPDATE

Suspension of all Coaching, Competitions & Events – COVID-19 UPDATE

As you know Tuesday March 24th the Federal Government has imposed stricter guidelines within the community. For this reason, all Tennis Canberra Coaching Groups, Social Competition and Junior Competition will be SUSPENDED for the foreseeable future.

Although Tennis Australia has given us the green light to manage small coaching groups the only service our Tennis Canberra coaches will be providing are Private Lessons of no more than 3 players and will follow strict on court and venue guideline.

Private lesson will give a select few Tennis Canberra coaches to make a small income for basic needs.

BOOK A PRIVATE LESSON – CLICK HERE

Which programs are suspended?

Coaching

Junior Coaching Groups & Squads (Level 1-7)
WALK-TO-TENNIS: AFTER SCHOOL PICK UP PROGRAM
Adult Skills (Starter – Advance)
Cardio Tennis

Competitions

Adult Social Doubles
Adult Social Singles
Kids Hot Shots Match Play
ACT Junior Team Tennis

Upcoming Events

Tennis Education Camp (March 30th – April 9th)
Kids Holiday Camps (April 15th – April 24th)

Court Hire

Old Parliament House Tennis Club
Please visit other Tennis Canberra clubs directly as they are managed by independent committees CLICK HERE

Do I get credit for the remaining sessions left in my package?

Of course. Most of our Summer/Autumn Coaching Programs and Competitions have 1-7 sessions left. Tennis Canberra will credit these sessions which can be used within 1 year from when we have the all clear to resume our groups and competitions.

When will I be able to re-join?

Once Tennis Australia allows us to run larger groups we will start coaching programs 1-week after restrictions lift.

Players will be able to re-join when we resume coaching programs or within a year from our restart date.

As competitions takes about a month to promote and organise competitions will be active one-month after restrictions lift.

Below are ideal dates we would like resume but it will obviously be dictated by Tennis Australia.

April 28th, (Term 2, Week 1)
May 11th, (Term 2, Week 3)
May 25th (Term 2, Week 5)
June 9th (Term 2, Week 7)
June 22nd (Term 2, Week 9)
July 20th (Term 3, Week 1)
August 3rd (Term 3, Week 3)
August 17th (Term 3, Week 5)

The Initial Tennis Canberra Fallout from COVID-19

It does hurt not to get on the court today and it was harder to tell all our coaches we would not be on court for the foreseeable future. I got a couple hours of sleep knowing that today was going to be the day we suspend our regular groups.

Our team has dealt with fire & smoke, hail & rain but nothing would prepare us for a shutdown with no return date.

It has been an extremely long week starting Sunday 6pm. Once announcements were made about limiting activities to outdoors and the closure of state boarders two coaches – Maddie and Andjela went back to their interstate home to be with family.

In four-days our humble team has suffered a huge blow and no Government support will see our small business come out the other side unscathed. Two of our coaches Pedro and Sam are on a temporary visas and for this reason will not receive any Government support. Pedro’s partner also lost their job and if one of coaches are hurting we all hurt with them.

Our primary goal over the next 1-6 months is to look these two as are unbelievable and passionate coaches and the future of Tennis Canberra. If you do want to get on court for a weekly or casual private please get in touch. The little income from privates lessons will give them the basics – rent and food.

We will do our best to stay motivated, use this time to learn more about our trade and build a better service as we know that it means so much to everyone. Our tennis family is something special we have so many friends and everlasting memories.

We will continue to be in touch over the tough period. I thank you for all your support and wish you and your family greater health.

Robbie & the Tennis Canberra Team

Tennis & Education Camps – Can’t leave your kids at home?

Tennis & Education Camps – Can’t leave your kids at home?

The decision to go pupil-free from Tuesday March 24th to the rest of Term 1 has put some parents into a spin. As outdoor activities are set to continue momentarily our team would like to help.

Tennis Canberra’s “Tennis Education Camps” are the help parents who cannot leave their kids at home or supervise them due to work constraints.

Our team will be offering Full-Day & Half-Day Tennis-Education Camps starting Monday March 30th until the end of Term 1 Thursday April 9th.

All sessions will be outside and run similar to our Tennis Canberra Holiday Camps. We are planing to add reading time, chance to catch up with homework and similar schools activities to mix up the day – all outdoors of course.

Venue: Old Parliament House Tennis Club Gardens
Daily, 3-Day, 4-Day or 5-Day Packages available
Strict COVID-19 Guidelines will apply
Sessions will only go head only when there is no rain predicted as we cannot bring them indoors (please have a contingency plan).

Tennis-Education Day Camp Packages

Full-Day (8:30-5pm)

Half-Day (8:30am-12:30pm)

Half-Day (1pm – 5pm)

Daily: $80
3-Day Package: $200
4-Day Package: $250
5-Day Package:$300

Daily: $70
3-Day Package: $150
4-Day Package: $200
5-Day Package:$250

Important: All packages are to be used within a camp week as our team will only run this service if we have enough participants. See all camp dates below:

Camp Dates:

Tennis-School Camp #1: March 30th – May 3rd (Monday-Friday)
Tennis-School Camp #2: April 6th-9th (Monday-Thursday)

Please Reserve Your Session Online*

* We need a minimum of 6 players in total per day to run these sessions. Cash payment on the first day of attendance as we do not have EFTPOS facilities.

What to bring?

Own Tennis Gear – If you do not have a racquet we can arrange one to purchase
Homework – If applicable
A book to read
Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea & Snacks
Coloured pencils

How a typical Tennis-School Day Camp may look like:

8:30 – 9pm (Half-Day Morning & Full-Day Drop-Off)
9am – 9:45am: On Court Session 1
9:45am – 10:30am: Reading/Homework/Art/Problem Solving (in the gardens)
10:30am – 11am: Morning Snack
11am – 11:45am: On Court Session 2
11:45am – 12:30pm: Reading/Homework/Art/Problem Solving (in the gardens)
12:30 – 1:30pm Lunch (Half-Day Afternoon Drop-off & Morning Half-Day Pick Up
1:30pm – 2:15pm – On Court Session 3
2:15pm – 3pm – Reading/Homework/Art/Problem Solving (in the gardens)
3pm – 3:45pm – On Court Sessions 4
3:45pm – 4:30pm -Reading/Homework/Art/Problem Solving (in the gardens)
4:30pm – 5pm – Parent Club Pick Up

2020 Royal Canberra Show: Kristen & Nige’s Showbag

You are one of the lucky ones to purchase a Kristen and Nige’s 2020 Show-bag at the 2020 Royal Canberra Show.

Tennis Canberra donated 1000 FREE tennis sessions with all show-bag proceeds going towards the Give Me 5 for Kids Foundation. We hope this helps!

Please activate your voucher and book in a session by clicking the button below.

Your Give me 5 for kids tennis voucher is valid for the following sessions

Kids Tennis Group Lesson

Level 1 (Ages 4-5)
Level 2, 3 or 4 (Ages 6-16)

Adult Tennis Group Lessons

Adults Skills (Starter, Beginner, Intermediate or Advance)
Cardio Tennis

Mini Sports Sessions: Multi-sports

Ages (2-4 years)

BOOK NOW - ACTIVATE YOUR VOUCHER

Be sure to double-check the date, time & venue of your booked session.

Newsletter: Week 1, 2020 Summer Season – Procedures & Upcoming Competitions

Newsletter: Week 1, 2020 Summer Season – Procedures & Upcoming Competitions

Week 1 was an up and down week with the end of Monday, all of Tuesday & Wednesday being cancelled due to smoke. This newsletter is to inform all players and parents what is coming up and any procedures that may help you organise your your tennis season. We still have space in some of our lessons, so if you know anyone that wants to join let them know (we have limited places).

Smoke Outs – Please read the “Poor Air Quality” Procedure

We are hoping the predicated rain comes soon and we will not have to cancel anymore classes due to poor air quality. Please review the updated “Poor Air Quality Procedure” CLICK HERE

Make Lessons: If you miss a lesson (sick/away) or a lesson is cancelled by Mother Nature…

If you miss a lesson for any reason you are welcome to do a make up lesson any time (in the same season).

1) Visit our WEEKLY TIMETABLE – CLICK HERE

2) Identify a lesson you can attend outside your normal sessions (those sessions “full” will be tough to fit you in) – Make sure it is at least 36 hours before your intend session

3) Email play@tenniscanberra.com.au the session you wish to attend

4) We will reply with confirmation

TENNIS RACQUETS – If you intend on buying one from us…

Those that intend on buying a racquet from us… Ask your coach to put in an order at the end of the session. When filling out the online form for a racquet it just helps us understand if you need a racquet (you don’t actually pay for one). We recommend you try ours racquets first (both adults and juniors) and we will order your racquet for the following week. We get racquets cheaper from our sponsors and we get you the racquet right for you.

– Junior special – $35

– Adult special – $150

– Special Order (high-end racquets speak to your coach)

Last Call For Adult Social Doubles Players – Wednesday Social Competition (City & North Canberra)

– Sign up solo or sign up with a friend

– We place you in a pool to suit your standard

– More information and sign up: www.tenniscanberra.com.au/social-doubles-competition

Junior Competitions – Start Next week!

Reserve your spot!

I will be sending little e-mail over the next week with little updates as players are still signing up. Week 1 is always an exciting week for us and we are making all our little adjustments for week 2. Not all classes will be perfect with new players entering the session but will do out very best to sort out any issues you may have.

Have a good rest of the week and we cannot wait to get back on court!

Avi, Maddie, Hamish, Pedro, Sam, Jono, Mike & Robbie

2020 New Tennis Canberra Sessions: More Tennis Options

2020 New Tennis Canberra Sessions: More Tennis Options

Every year our Canberra tennis community grows. For this reason the Tennis Canberra coaches want to do more to make sure those playing with us get every chance to play tennis even if their circumstances change – we’ve added NEW session to our busy timetable.

We understand that some sessions from last year may change but we do our best to continue to same sessions every year.

Below are the sessions new to the 2020 Summer Weekly Coaching Timetable

See the Full 2020 Tennis Canberra Coaching Timetable

Monday

Majura Tennis Club (Dickson)

5pm & 6pm Junior (Level 5)
6pm Junior Squad (Level 6)
6pm Adult Skills (Beginner)
7pm Adult Skills (Starter)

Monday Venues: Majura Tennis Club (Dickson) & Old Parliament House Tennis Club

See the Full 2020 Tennis Canberra Coaching Timetable

Tuesday

Majura Tennis Club (Dickson)

3pm Walk-To-Tennis: After School Program @ North Ainslie Primary School
4pm Juniors (Level 2 & 3)
5pm Juniors (Level 3 & 4)
6pm Adult Skills (Beginner)

Turner Tennis Club

6pm Cardio Tennis & Adult Skills (Starter)
7pm Adult Skills (Beginner)

Tuesday Venues: Majura Tennis Club (Dickson), Old Parliament House & Turner Tennis Club

See the Full 2020 Tennis Canberra Coaching Timetable

Wednesday

Barton Tennis Club

6pm Adult Skills (Starter) & Cardio Tennis
7pm Adult Skills (Beginner & Intermediate)

Wednesday Venues: Barton Tennis Club

See the Full 2020 Tennis Canberra Coaching Timetable

Thursday

Reid Tennis Club

5:30pm Adult Skills (Starter)
6:30 pm Adult Skills (Beginner)

Thursday Venues: Majura Tennis Club (Dickson), Reid Tennis Club & Old Parliament House Tennis Club

See the Full 2020 Tennis Canberra Coaching Timetable

Friday

Wesley Tennis Club (adj. Telopea Park School)

5pm Junior (Level 4)

Friday Venues: Wesley Tennis Club (Telopea) & Erindale Active Leisure Centre (Tuggeranong)

See the Full 2020 Tennis Canberra Coaching Timetable

Saturday

Old Parliament House Tennis Club

9am Cardio Tennis

Saturday Venues: Majura Tennis Club (Dickson) & Old Parliament House Tennis Club

See the Full 2020 Tennis Canberra Coaching Timetable