Deaf Tennis Australia

International Deaf Tennis - Announcement

June 25, 2010

Message from the Technical Director - an update on 2010 US Deaf Tennis Open, and the 2011 Dresse & Maere Cup.

Posted by Administrator. Posted In : International

Report - QLD Open Day

June 3, 2010

This fun day of tennis was a great opportunity for everyone to get out onto Centre court, meet coach Scott Rawlins from Tennis QLD, and show their tennis talent! To get the ball rolling Scott explained the different balls used for coaching, demonstrated some techniques and then had everyone playing some tennis games. Deaflympians Jamie Zafir and Tom Pell were on hand to have a hit and provide inspiration, and it was great to see such an enthusiastic group of kids & adults. Thanks also to...

Posted by QLD subcommittee. Posted In : Queensland

Report - Vic Champs

May 30, 2010

On May 16th we had glorious weather for our Vic Champs event at Melbourne Park. We had plenty of entries for the men's and women's round robin events, and a very full afternoon of tennis was had by all. Well done to those juniors who played up against the adults when the events were combined!

Click here for a formal report on the event, plus some extra photos below.

Posted by VDTA committee. Posted In : Victoria

VIC - Mini Circuit

May 18, 2010

All beginner tennis players are invited to join us with Tennis Victoria at a Mini Circuit event, at Melbourne Park, on Sunday June 6th. This fun tournament is a perfect introduction to competition tennis, and it is also a special experience to play at the same venue as the Australian Open!

Entries close very soon - see the fact sheet / flyer and entry form - please send them in ASAP! And make sure you tick the right box to show that you want to play in the event for "Deaf/Hard of Hearin...

Posted by VDTA committee. Posted In : Victoria

QLD Open Day

May 3, 2010

It's time for the good folks in Queensland to get together for a game of tennis! With Deaf Sports and Recreation QLD and Tennis QLD,we have lined up a great venue and set a date for - May 16th. So dust of your racquets and come along for a hit - more info here. All ages and all standards!
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Posted by QLD subcommittee. Posted In : Queensland

Vic Deaf Tennis Champs Event

April 18, 2010

On Sunday May 16th, we have our first tournament in Vic in a while! This one-day event, at a fantastic venue in Melbourne Park (same place as the Aust Open) is a great opportunity to come and play, especially if you haven't been involved before. As usual, this event is open to everyone who meets the eligibility criteria, whether you describe yourself as deaf, hard of hearing, hearing impaired, cochlear implantee, hearing aid wearer, etc.

More info here, with online entry here (you will need ...
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Posted by VDTA Committee. Posted In : Victoria

Deaf Tennis Open Day - Tasmania

March 14, 2010

For all deaf, hard-of-hearing, hearing impaired, cochlear implantees, and their friends and family. All ages, all standards (modified equipment is available on request). The aim is for everyone to enjoy some tennis and make contact with other deaf tennis players. This is also a great opportunity to have a hit at a fantastic tennis venue - the Domain Tennis Centre in Hobart. Details & registration.

Posted In : Tasmania

Vic Monday Night program

March 14, 2010

The Monday night program is continuing through March & April. Further details here. We are thinking of starting up a session at 6pm for junior coaching - if you are interested please register your interest at info@deaftennisaustralia.org, or just turn up at 7 one night and say hello.

Posted by VDTA Committee. Posted In : Victoria

USA Deaf Tennis Open

February 27, 2010

The 2010 USA Deaf Tennis Open has just been announced by the CISS and the USA Deaf Sports Federation and will be held on July 16th-19th in Las Vegas (additional info on Facebook). The tennis tournament start just before the deafnation expo - so it will no doubt be a huge week in Las Vegas! We would like to have as many Aussies as possible competing and watching, and we already have several people who have expressed a firm interest. If you are interested in coming, please check out the flye...
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Posted by DTA Board. Posted In : International

NSW Sports Community Meeting

February 13, 2010

Deaf Tennis Australia (NSW subcommittee) will be attending the community forum and information session about re-establishing Deaf Sports NSW. If you would like to help organise deaf tennis in NSW (or other sports for that matter!!) it is a great opportunity to show your interest and get involved - you are also most welcome to contact jlui@deaftennisaustralia.org to discuss deaf tennis activities in NSW, and we are always looking for volunteers to build up our NSW subcommittee and possibly re...

Posted by DTA web admin. Posted In : NSW

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