Super 10s
Super 10s is an exciting new competition for boys and girls aged 10 and under (10/u). We completed a successful pilot in season one, 2011, and now prepare ourselves for season two, 2012, and we hope to extend this competition Australia-wide in the near future.
The Super 10′s Challenge is here….
If you fit the following criteria the Super 10′s Challenge could be for you:
1. Are you born in 2002 or 2003?
2. Are you able to rally at least 25 consecutive balls cross court on your backhand and forehand side?
3. Have you played in at least four JDS events (preferable)?
The Super 10s Challenge is an event that will take place at Dendy Park Tennis Club on Sunday April 22 and besides having lots of fun and great tennis on the day, it could also lead to your selection into the Super 10s Series.
Why the Super 10s Series?
This competition will facilitate for 10/u athletes a culture of fair play, team work and acknowledgement.
Super 10s will:
- develop competitors through regular, well organised, high quality and fair competition
- promote teamwork among athletes, teams and families
- encourage an engaging environment for players and parents.
How does the Super 10s Series work?
The Super 10s Series is made up of four boys’ teams and four girls’ teams. Each team will include at least four players and there will be a list of reserves in case a fill-in player is required.
Players will play one singles and one doubles match. Matches are timed and last for 50 minutes.
As per ITF guidelines, players will use a Wilson green ball (75 per cent compression of a yellow ball). From 1 January 2012, 10/u competitions worldwide are encouraged to use low-compression balls to aid player development.
If you are lucky enough to be selected directly into a Super 10s team you will have shown outstanding aptitude through your sportsmanship, competitiveness, attitude, hard work, listening skills, technical proficiency, movement, tactical understanding and aggressive play.
More than a trophy
Players can win more than just silverware as part of the Super 10s Series.
Once-in-a-lifetime experiences are on offer, with player rewards including the chance to toss the coin at Australian Open finals, participate in on-court demonstrations at Australian Open 2013 or receive an invitation to a Tennis Australia National Talent Development Camp.
Providing regular feedback and insight to parents, athletes and coaches will be our Talent Development Coach mentors including Bill Bowrey, Gary Stickler, Ian Barclay, Tennis Australia’s Coach and Talent Development Manager Bernhard Goerlitz (Victoria) and Australian tennis icons Todd Woodbridge and Scott Draper.
Something for parents
There will be 5 parent workshops run by Tennis Australia’s Athlete Development team that will cover various topics.
See below for some feedback from parents after the 2011 pilot:
“Super 10s has been the most amazing tennis experience for my 9 year old son so far. He was very proud to be part of it and it certainly opened up his eyes to a few new things and tested him in various ways.”
“Super 10′s is a great program for the future of tennis, a fantastic concept and we are so proud to have been selected and take part in this program.”
“It was the best team competition my daughter has experienced.”
Where is Super 10s played?
Dendy Park Tennis Club (Breen Drive, Brighton East, Vic 3187) will host matches, which will run for two hours.
How to apply?
If you fit the criteria listed above then you are eligible to play in the Super 10′s Challenge. Simply fill out the Super 10′s Challenge application form and send it through:
All queries should be directed to Adrian Franklin: afranklin@tennis.com.au or (03) 9914 4194
