Tournaments  

Watch junior international tennis! There are two back-to-back events currently being held at Darwin International Tennis Centre. Singles finals for the first event are this Sunday 1st of June from 12pm. Singles finals for the second event are next Friday 6th of June, time to be confirmed. Come and watch good quality Tennis with FREE entry! 

For more information on our NT players vying to qualify, read more here: Tennis NT

Keep up to date with all tournament news: 

• Like Tennis NT on Facebook and RSVP to the events – Tennis NT | Facebook 

• Subscribe to the Competitive Play Newsletter! Email us at Tournaments NT to Subscribe.  

Club AGM’s 

Please invite us to your club AGM’s. We always try to attend in-person or remotely. To help us plan ahead, please review the below and let us know any changes by emailing Ben.  

• Palmerston Tennis Club Incorporated Association “PTCIA”: Saturday 15th February for FY24. The FY25 AGM we assume will be in November 2025. Please let us know.  

• Gove Peninsula Tennis Club: occurred on Saturday 15th February, 2025.  

• Katherine Tennis Club: occurred in May 2025. 

• Alice Springs Tennis Association: October 2025 (TBC)  

• Gardens Tennis Club:  Nov 2025 (TBC) 

• Top End Multi Sports:  n/a 

• Darwin International Tennis Centre: n/a 

Club committee meetings 

So that we can use your time better, please share your club committee dates and times with us. We can then join a meeting you already have planned rather than asking for a separate time wherever possible. Please email Ben your regular calendar or rough plan.  

Tennis NT AGM & Awards Night – SAVE THE DATE 18th October 2025 

The date to save for Tennis NT’s annual AGM and Awards Night is Saturday 18th October 2025. Some are aware that this date has changed, which we needed to accommodate due to tournament clashes. An official Notice of AGM will be sent closer to the date but please take this date as confirmed.  

Any changes or feedback on the above, please email Ben 

Working with Children Checks  

Working with Children Checks (Ochre Cards) are mandatory for all club volunteers, committee members and coaches.  

All States/Territories in Australia have mandatory legislation to undergo a screening process to work with children (under 18 years of age).  

Tennis Australia is committed to helping all stakeholders to adhere to the requirements. This movement has been adopted as per Tennis Australia’s Member Protection Policy and Child Safety Policy.  

How are you recording Ochre Cards?  

It is critical that you are keeping an active record of your working with children’s check. If you are currently keeping a record of your ochre cards, please let Ben know. If you aren’t sure how to keep a record of your ochre cards, please also let Ben know.  

Duke 4Sport partnership 

Tennis NT's partnership with Duke 4Sport will be announced in the next week or two. We will work through volunteer opportunities available at each club during our planning sessions in the coming weeks. 

Tennis NT Professional Tournament Volunteering Opportunities  

The Tennis NT ‘Pro Tour Swing’ will take place between Monday 29th of September – Sunday 12th of October. For anyone looking for opportunities to be involved in any capacity, please email tennisnt@tennis.com.au  

Clubspark Updates 

Clubspark has been undergoing major upgrades over the past months, with training taking place over the past couple of days. We are requesting a recording for those that weren't able to attend and would appreciate a refersher. 

Talent  

We have officially welcomed our new Talent and Coach Manager Martin Rocca. Martin has an illustrious coaching background and has already added significant value to the Tennis NT talent and coaching programs. For any coaching and talent queries, Martin can be contactable by email: Martin Rocca  

Coaching 

A trainee level course is running this weekend. Applications have closed and we are happy to say we have reps from every region where we have member clubs.  

If you missed out on this course, email us at Tennis NT we will plan another one in dry season.  

In the meantime, if you are hungry to upskill you can also complete the ‘Participation Online Course’. 

Click the link to enrol - https://bounce.tennis.com.au/course/view.php?id=612 - which is available publicly at https://www.tennis.com.au/coaches/coach-education/participation-coaching and follow the below steps:

1. Create a new Bounce account on the login page 
2. Confirm your account via the confirmation email link 
3. Complete the signup form and select "Participation Coach" option as learner type  
4. Login and access the course 

Equipment 

Please see the attached equipment order form if you ever need equipment: Clubs and Coaches Equipment Order Form  

Tennis Australia are continuing to add to this order form, and through feedback will be adding mini nets and net frames as individual items. Coaches will be able to receive this form at the end of June in the coach's world newsletter, and we will also communicate this.  

Small Grants for Member Clubs 

All clubs have received information on how to apply for the Tennis NT small grant fund. Please go to Ben & Tania with any questions.  

Thank you all for your ongoing efforts to grow and develop Tennis. We appreciate the value you add and look forward to seeing what we can achieve in June and through the remainder of the year.