SCHOOL OF SPORT EDUCATION NT – SELF NOMINATIONS
17 February 2026 | Tennis NT
School Sport Australia 12 and under Tennis pathway (also known as the ‘Bruce Cup’)
Every year, School Sport Education NT “SSENT” run regional, inter-region, and national events to grow tennis through the school sport pathway.
The FINAL DEADLINE for nominations to play tennis for your region is closing within the next month – depending on your region! See below for information about this awesome pathway and get in touch with your regional representative to nominate.
WHO CAN ENTER
NT students born between 1st July 2013 and the 31st of December 2016 who have played tennis within their school or at a club.
AM I GOOD ENOUGH TO ENTER?
If you enjoy playing tennis you should enter. You will make friends and learn more about tennis through the experience. School sports events are for EVERYONE who is an NT student.
PATHWAY AND TEAM SELECTION
First, players must self-nominate by filling out their regional nomination form and submitting it to the regional representative by the closing deadline.
More information will be communicated by your regional representative after submitting your application, including potential costs and such.
Your team, will then participate in the Tennis Development Camp held at the
Darwin International Tennis Centre (Marrara, NT) on June 16 – 18
From this development camp,
7 boys and 7 girls will be selected to
represent the NT Team at the national
School Sport Australia 12 yrs & Under Championship held in Brisbane on 22 August – 28 August.
Costs and fundraising opportunities are available for this pathway.
NT Regions & Self-Nomination Information:
If you have any questions regarding this pathway or fundraising opportunities involved, please contact us at: [email protected] or (08) 8981 5609
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