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<\/p>\nFor ACTs next generation of pros \u2013 discover opportunities to train, compete and shape your journey to the top of the game.
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Super 10s is a national program that brings together promising young tennis players aged 10 and under. Players participate in exciting team-based competitions \u2013 a nurturing space to compete, learn and build friendships with other standout players in their state.
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For ACT event information and selection criteria please see relevant links: Super 10’s<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Designed to complement a player’s regular training \u2013 accelerating growth and prepare players for the next level of competition.<\/p>\n The National Development Squads (NDS) offers high-performance training for players aged 9 to 18 years of age. Designed to be complementary to an athlete’s regular sessions with their private coach, this program provides an opportunity for accellerated growth and exposure to ACT’s top junior players. Selection to the NDS is based on evaluations by Tennis Australia and by invitation only, along with recommendations from Tennis Australia coaches and private coaches. Further information regarding the ACT criteria is available below: Empowering promising athletes through a holistic lens \u2013 with high-performance training and personal development to succeed in tennis and life<\/p>\n Tennis Australia’s National Development Program (NDP) is designed to provide comprehensive support to young Australian tennis players from 11 to 18 years of age, prioritising both their athletic and personal development journeys.Working in collaboration with players\u2019 private coaches, this program offers several key benefits: To qualify for the National Development Program, candidates must meet specific criteria set by Tennis Australia, including age, tennis ranking\/rating, and performance in national and international events. \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Throughout each year there are many representative opportunities for ACT players to strive towards. These opportunities provide our leading athletes with the chance to test themselves against the best players in Australia.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n The 10&U Green Ball Nationals provides a world-class tournament experience for Australia\u2019s best young players \u2013 helping to shape their love of the sport through positive early competition. The ACT has two positions for boys and two for girls to participate in this National event. In order to win one of these two positions, players will need to be part of the ACT Green Ball points race held across the calendar year.<\/p>\n More information can be found here<\/a>\u00a0 The Super 10s AO National Camp is a\u00a0developmental experience that\u00a0combines unique Australian Open\u00a0experiences with meaningful training and\u00a0competitive play opportunities, inspiring\u00a0young athletes to grow, connect, and\u00a0<\/span>strive to be the best version of\u00a0themselves every day. The ACT has up to two positions for boys and two for girls to participate in this National event. Players can also qualify for the camp by making the quarter finals or better at the 10&U Green Ball National Championships. Selection Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n These opportunities provide unique and exceptional experiences, giving young players the chance to test themselves nationally and internationally. National Tours & Camps are run yearly for each birth year, and are designed for athletes aged 11 to 16.<\/p>\n These opportunities are generally offered to players ranked in the top 2 – 10 nationally in their birth year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Each year the best players in Australia have two opportunities (clay and grass) to come together and compete for the Australian National Championships.\u00a0 DIRECT ENTRY:<\/strong> STATE QUALIFYING<\/strong>: 1. Enter directly into the Nationals event. All players meeting the above two requirements will be placed into the ACT qualifying event draw automatically.<\/p>\n The De Minaur Junor Tour provides and exciting, age-specific tour where players have the chance to qualify and compete in the national tour finals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Anyone can participate in the year-round tour. To gain acceptance to the Tour Finals,<\/strong> players can qualify through the following methods:\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Each year the best players in Australia will have the opportunity to come together and compete for the Australian National Championships.\u00a0<\/p>\n Main Draw<\/strong> \u00a0<\/p>\n The Australian State Teams Championships is the most prestigious event that 11\/u, 13\/u and 15\/u ACT athletes can be selected for. The event involves teams from all States and Territories around Australia, as well as international teams from New Zealand and Pacific Oceania.\u00a0 Teams within each age group consist of 2 – 3 players, and are selected based of the following: \u00a0<\/p>\n The ACT is fortunate to have an invitation each year to the 10&U, 12&U and 14&U NSW State Teams Championships. These events provide a great team-based opportunity for to compete against the some of the best NSW players from each of their state regions.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n These events provide all ACT primary and secondary school children with an opportunity to represent the ACT at the National School Sport Championship.<\/span><\/p>\n Attendance at trial events is mandatory for selection in teams, this process is organised and run by School Sport ACT.\u00a0 <\/span>For enquires and more information please head to their website School Sport ACT<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n ACT Performance Pathway For ACTs next generation of pros \u2013 discover opportunities to train, compete and shape your journey to the top of the game. Super 10’s Super 10s is a national program that brings together promising young tennis players aged 10 and under. 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Super 12’s<\/a><\/p>\n
\nACT National Development Squads<\/h1>\n
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Potential participants are expected to meet certain entry criteria related to their:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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National Development Program<\/h1>\n\n
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Further information regarding the ACT criteria is available below:
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\nACT Representative Opportunities<\/h1>\n
\n10&U Green Ball National Championship<\/h1>\n
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Austrailan Open Super 10’s National Camp\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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<\/p>\nWho can participate?<\/h2>\n
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Who can participate?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo be eligible for selection, athletes must meet the following criteria:
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The top 24 players in Australia on UTR for the respective age group will be accepted into the draw. This list will be made when entries close.
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Each state\/territory will run a qualifying event where the winner will receive a wild card into the National Championship draw.\u00a0 In the ACT, for players to be eligible for the state qualifying event they must:<\/p>\n
2. Meet the minimum UTR requirement: 12&U Boys: 4.5, 12&U Girls: 3.5, 14&U Boys: 7.0, 14&U Girls: 5.0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n
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More information on the De Minaur Tour & Tour Finals can be found here<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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16U & 18U National Championships<\/h1>\n
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16 Players are accepted into the main draw. This list is made up of 10 players being accepted directly into the draw based on UTR (at close of entries), 2 players being given a national wildcard by selectors, and 4 players who win their way through the qualifying draw.
Qualifying Draw<\/strong>
16 Players are accepted into the qualifying draw. This list is made up of 14 players being accepted directly into the draw based on UTR (at close of entries), and 2 players being given a national wildcard by selectors.<\/p>\n
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Australian State Teams Championships<\/h1>\n
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National Rankings<\/div>\n<\/li>\nCommitment to training and competitive play<\/div>\n<\/li>\nBehavioural conduct<\/div>\n<\/li>\nPlayer head to head results over the last 6 months<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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Teams within each age group consist of 4 players, and are selected based of the following:
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National Rankings<\/div>\n<\/li>\nCommitment to training and competitive play<\/div>\n<\/li>\nBehavioural conduct<\/div>\n<\/li>\nPlayer head to head results over the last 6 months<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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National School Sports Championships – Bruce Cup & Pizzey Cup<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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For further enquiries please contact:
Tom George – National Development Head Coach ACT (tgeorge@tennis.com.au<\/a>)
Nathan Price – Talent Development Manager ACT (nprice@tennis.com.au<\/a>)\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"