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We have a thriving Junior section, in fact the largest junior division for tennis in Tauranga, which we guess must be some confirmation of the quality of the people and programmes involved.

to find out the latest news and events, jump straight to the Junior News page here  

 

Contacts:

New Members and Enquiries:


 
   Junior Co- Ordinator Karen Bree  (576 5796) or email   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
   Club Coaching Coordinator: Jason (027 245 4317) or email jasonyoungnz@hotmail 
 COMMITTEE:  Junior  Enquiries: 
   Junior Convenor Donna Tumai (570 1966) or   email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

   Interclub Coordinator:

Ken (576 5796 evenings)
  alternative contacts:

Chris Jones (570 3533)
  Megan Sussex (Email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it )

 

New Season Playing Days

Saturdays - 9:00am to 1:00pm starting Saturday 1st October 2011

 Wednesdays - 3:30pm to 8:00pm starting Wednesday  26 October 2011

 

 Playing Days Structure:

Juniors - Saturday morning, one-hour sessions starting from 9:00am to 1:00pm depending on ability

 Intermediate/Advanced /interclub players- Wednesday, one and half hour sessions from 3:30pm to 8:00pm

 

Parent Help

Parents/caregivers are requested to help on Saturday mornings and Wednesday afternoons - this allows the Club Coach (Jason Young) the freedom to move between groups and maximize his input. Prior tennis knowledge is not required.

 

Squad Coaching:

Contact the Club Coach Jason Young (027 245 4317) or email jasonyoungnz@hotmail.

 

The cost is $10.00 per week per one-hour session running for each school term.     Children of equal ability are put in groups (4-6 per coach) on school evenings of your choice.

 

Junior Interclub: (2011-2012)

 Contact Ken on 576 5796

 You must be a financial member of the club to play Interclub.

 Teams of different abilities made up of juniors who know the basics of playing a game of tennis. Competition start date to be advised.  Interclub requires a commitment of at least 6-9 weeks on a Saturday commencing Term 4.  A huge number of our juniors participate. Contact Ken if interested.

 

 

2011 JUNIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS AND PRIZEGIVING - click HERE

 pictured right  are two of the members of the WBOP junior team who won the 2011 Gallagher Trophy 10yrs boys/girls team against BoP (2nd), Waikato, HawkesBay & Thames.

(Caelan Potts from Otumoetai Tennis Club is on the left, and Jai Rowe (Tauranga Lawn) on the right)

 

 

Tournaments:

Players can participate in WBOP Residentials, Bigham Trophy and other tournaments.