Tennis

Coaching In conjunction with Bradley Running owner of Running Racquets, Head Coach at Hamilton Squash & Tennis Club.

Brad Running/ Matt Johnson are responsible for the tennis coaching at Dio.

Below is an outline of the programme for 2012

Coaching Times:

Mon - Thursday:

6.45 -7.45am; 3.30 - 4.30pm; 4.30 -5.30pm; 5.30 -6.30pm

Cost:

Beginner & Intermediate Tennis Coaching $135 (8 x 60min lessons)

Advanced Squads $185 (8 x 90min lessons)

Individual Private Coaching $ 60 per hour and times are available on request.

Any session missed due to inclement weather or a statutory public holiday will be      

rescheduled by the coach.

Uniform:        

Navy skirt, V-neck sleeveless tennis top, white socks and suitable tennis shoes

Gear: Own tennis racquets

Group Coaching

Groups will be based on ability ensuring the best possible learning environment. Each group will consist of 6 - 8 pupils maximising exposure to the coach.

Registering for Tennis coaching

All students wanting to register for Tennis coaching will be required to register on registration day (2^nd & 3^rd February 2012).

Wednesday Interschools Tennis Team Competition

To play in a team in the Wednesday Team Competition, you will need to register your interest at registration and then attend the trial in Week 2 Term 1 for selection. The top team (top 4 players) will be entered in the Senior 1^st Division Competition and the top 5 players will be selected to compete in the National Secondary Schools Qualifying Competition. If qualifying, the team will compete in the NZ Secondary school team championships in March.

Elite Team Training

The top 8 players will be eligible to attend the six team training/match play sessions on Mondays from 4.30 - 6.00pm. The cost of this team training will be $ 75 per player for 8 weeks and will be based around match play and drill sessions learning how to develop patterning skills, shot selection, speed zone court function, and more…

School Tennis Championships

This is open to anyone to enter. Sign up lists will go up on the notice boards in Term 1 week 2. Matches start in week 3 and can be played at lunchtimes or Friday afternoons. All finals will be played on Friday afternoons. These championships double as an inter house competition.

Key Dates:

13^th Feb: Start of School Open Tennis Champs/Inter house Challenge

2^nd March: WSS Tennis Championships – Lugton Park, Dey Street

26^th – 30^th March: NZSS Team Finals