Your chance to get involved in tennis
TENNIS in Dunedin is for people of all ages and abilities, whether you’re starting out or getting back into the game you love.
There are choices for playing at different levels, and plenty of facilities available too — indoors at the Edgar Centre, outdoors at Logan Park or at any of the clubs. Quite simply, there’s the ability to play tennis all year round in the city.
Tennis can offer you a healthy lifestyle, with healthy competition — being outdoors, playing to win, respecting others, and social camaraderie.
For children there’s Tennis Hot Shots, the national starter tennis programme. Smaller courts, shorter racquets, and softer balls mean children can play a proper game of tennis from the moment they step on court. Four tennis clubs around Dunedin offer a Hot Shots programme — Andersons Bay, Balmacewen, Mornington/ Roslyn, and Taieri.
There’s tennis for tertiary students, and for those over the age of 35 who may have played tennis when they were younger and want to get back into it.
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Serena Williams are all still competing at the highest level, proving that tennis remains competitive whatever the age. Our very own Jean Stevens from
Dunedin is the current 85andover tennis world champion!
TENNIS OTAGO SUPPORTING OUR CLUBS AND TENNIS
COMMUNITY
Otago Tennis chairman John Alexander said: ‘‘We are excited about the future of tennis in Dunedin, particularly as the redevelopment of the Logan Park Tennis centre begins to take shape. The new Tennis Otago team is working together with our tennis community to make tennis a thriving sport with opportunities for players of all ages and all abilities to enjoy the tennis experience they want.’’
MEET THE NEW TENNIS
OTAGO BOARD
Board members bring a range of skills and something different to the the table, helping to promote and grow tennis in Dunedin. Visit www.tennisotago. org/standings/generalinformation/
TENNIS OTAGO JUNIOR AND
SENIOR INTERCLUB
The 202021 season is under way, with outdoor games around the clubs and Logan Park, and indoors at the Edgar Centre. Senior Division 1 started September 27; Senior Division 2 starts on October 17 at 1pm; Senior Mixed Division started on October 3; Tuesday Senior Mixed Division starts on October 13 at 7pm, Edgar Centre; Junior interclub starts on October 17 at 9pm.
COVID19
Tennis was one of the first sports allowed to be played under Alert Level 3 restrictions with limited play under Alert Level 2 in midMay. Record numbers competed in the Southern Junior Indoor Matchplay tournament on July 6 and 7. The tournament was a big success.
TENNIS OTAGO CLUB CARDS 202021
Affiliated players will receive a Tennis Otago Club Card for the season, offering benefits at local businesses. Thanks to all the volunteers out there for the work they do; if you would like to assist Tennis Otago, contact us at admin@tennisotago.org
SCHOOL HOLIDAY
PROGRAMMES
Tennis Otago runs holiday programmes throughout the year. All abilities are welcome. For more information email admin@tennisotago.org