Successful Day and Entertaining Tennis
The Peake Gardens Riverside Medibank Junior Development Series (MJDS) Tournament was held on Friday 18 July.
Wet courts were a problem at the start of the day, however the players were kept entertained with fun activities while the courts dried ready for play. Once matches started, the day was extremely successful with some very entertaining tennis around the courts.
In an exciting inclusion to this event, Larni and Ben from Medibank, as well as Matt from local tennis store Racquets and Strings, were on hand with prizes and giveaways for children.
Results
9/u Singles (Orange ball)
Winner: Mateja Novakovic
Runner up: Hudson Nicolai
11/u Boys Singles (Green ball)
Winner: Henry Grey
Runner up: Dylan Nguyen
11/u Girls Singles (Green ball)
Winner: Chloe Schwarz
Runner up: Rebecca Le Leu
13/u Boys Singles
Winner: Nicholas Brown
Runner up: Nathan Catalano
Little Masters MJDS
Next on the MJDS calendar is the Little Masters MJDS. This tournament will be held over two weekends on 23 to 24 and 30 to 31 August. Online entry is now available at Tennis Australia Tournaments.
Whilst the tournaments do not hold Australian Ranking points, they add a crucial step in the tournament pathway for children looking to be involved in tournament play. MJDS tournaments have a strong focus on participation, with multiple playing opportunities for each child and the use of modified equipment.
11/u players will use 75% compression Hot Shots Green Balls, whilst 9/u players will use the 50% compression Hot Shots Orange Balls.
Players are encouraged to contact the relevant Tournament Director or visit the Tennis Australia Tournaments website for online entry or the Tennis SA Tournaments page for manual entry.
My Tennis ID numbers
In order to complete the online entry process, all players require a My Tennis ID number. To find out how to find your My Tennis ID number please visit Tournament Information – My Tennis ID Number
2014 Medibank Good Sport Awards
Generation Better and The Medibank Junior Development Series isn’t about winning or losing. It’s about encouraging kids to get out there and have a go. Spectators are being encouraged to nominate children who show commitment and enthusiasm and display a positive attitude throughout the series for a 2014 Medibank Good Sport Award.
Each month between May 1 and November 30 this year, one winner per state will be selected. The winners will receive: a tennis racquet, balls, bag and towel. More information about the Good Sport Awards and an electronic copy of the nomination form are available here.
For more information, please contact Breanna Hassam at Tennis SA on 7224 8109 or [email protected]
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