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2011 Vic Champs - Oct 23rd and Nov 20th

Posted by on Thursday, August 18, 2011, In : Victoria 
Hi Folks, this year we are splitting our tournament across 2 days.  On October 23rd we will have the doubles event at Melbourne Park, then on November 20th we will have the singles event in Pakenham.  For kids & beginners of all ages, there will be some coaching on a nearby court at noon and 1pm - friends & family deaf & hearing all welcome!  See here for a flyer, enter online here.

Anyone from interstate or overseas who wants to play is welcome.

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Deaf Tennis Mini Circuit Tournament - Feb 27th

Posted by Admin on Monday, January 17, 2011, In : Victoria 
All those interested in competitive tennis play (all standards) are invited to participate in this tournament, run by Tennis Victoria (with support from the Victorian Deaf Tennis Association), which will be a great way to enjoy your tennis and meet some other deaf tennis players.

Spectators welcome.

DATE: Sunday 27th February 2011

LOCATION: Bayside Tennis Centre - Kororoit Creek Rd, Williamstown, Victoria

START TIME: 9:00am

ENTRY FEE: $15.00 (inclusive of GST)

ENTRY DEADLINE: Monday 14 Feb...


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Vic - DSRV AGM

Posted by Admin on Sunday, October 17, 2010, In : Victoria 
Our Deaflympics Men's Silver medallists Glen Flindell and Stephen Swann are guest speakers at the 2010 Deaf Sports and Recreation AGM, on Friday 22nd.  This is a rare opportunity to see some photos and videos, see a deaflympics medal, and to ask questions!!  More info here.

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Vic - Junior Tennis Event - Oct 2nd

Posted by Administrator on Wednesday, September 8, 2010, In : Victoria 
This event is offered by part of the Deaf Children Australia spring
holiday program. A couple of players from the Victorian Deaf Tennis
Association will be there to help out on the day.

With instruction from Peter Thrupp, the Head Coach at The Overport Park
Tennis Club, participants will have an opportunity to improve their
technique through drills, match play, one on one tuition and free
hitting sessions. Target age group is 10-15 year olds. Parents are
welcome to join the free hitting sessions. M...
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Report - Vic Champs

Posted by VDTA committee on Sunday, May 30, 2010, In : Victoria 
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.














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VIC - Mini Circuit

Posted by VDTA committee on Tuesday, May 18, 2010, In : Victoria 
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...

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Vic Deaf Tennis Champs Event

Posted by VDTA Committee on Sunday, April 18, 2010, In : Victoria 
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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Vic Monday Night program

Posted by VDTA Committee on Sunday, March 14, 2010, In : Victoria 

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.


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VIC - Monday night program

Posted by VDTA committee on Thursday, February 4, 2010, In : Victoria 

Monday night hitting program is continuing through February and March.  Click here for details.


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VIC - Monday night hitting in 2010

Posted by VDTA Committee on Thursday, January 7, 2010, In : Victoria 
Hi Folks,
Monday night hitting is starting up again on Jan 11th, same time, same place as before.  Details here.
The 5-6 sessions we have over Nov and Dec went well, with 5-13 people attending each Monday, with some of us going to a nearby restaurant for food after - all are welcome to join us for this!  We have as many courts as we need so no need to RSVP - just turn up on the night.  The Australian Open is on so there is heaps of interest in tennis at the moment, and we hope to see a few new ...
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