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There are a range of programs that are available for players with an intellectual impairment to participant in both social and competitive opportunities. Tennis Clubs across Australia have various programs on offer such as Open Court Sessions, Cardio Tennis and Hot Shots (for kids).
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Please contact your local Member Association to find out what programs are available in your area.
State coaches
State | Venue | Location | Coach | Contact |
NSW | National Academy – NSW | Rod Laver Drive, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW 2127 | Steve Manley | 0411 396 520 [email protected] |
QLD | Queensland Tennis Centre | 190 King Arthur Terrace, Tennyson, QLD 4105 | Alison Scott | 0405 558 172 [email protected] |
Tennis Australia Inclusion Hubs
State | Venue | Location | Coach | Contact |
NSW | Tennis Central (Newcastle) | 10 Livingstone Street, Belmont, NSW, 2280 | Lawrence Hall | (02) 4947 7762 |
NSW | Collaroy Tennis Club | Griffith Park, Anzac Ave, Collaroy, NSW, 2097 | Paula Gibson-Roy | (02) 9971 0644 |
NSW | Shaun Hibbert Tennis Academy | Forbes Creek Reserve, Engadine, NSW, 2233 | Shaun Hibbert | (02) 9520 6436 |
NSW | Blacktown Tennis Centre | Sentry Drive, Stanhope Gardens, NSW, 2768 | Elton Stoney | (02) 9421 2600 |
QLD | Discovery Park Tennis Club | Discovery Drive, Helensvale, QLD, 4212 | Glen Bowe | 0466 439 660 |
QLD | Redland Bay Tennis Club | 61 Boundary Street, Redland Bay, QLD, 4165 | Tim Low | (07) 3829 1383 |
WA | The Tennis Pro | Clyde Road, Menora, WA, 6050 | Ian Ketteringham | 0432 432 097 |
PWII Coaches
Name | Club | Suburb | State | Contact Email |
Stefan Visser | Keilor TC | Keilor | VIC | [email protected] |
Chris Singh | Caroline Springs TC | Caroline Springs | VIC | [email protected] |
Ben Longridge | Gracedale Park TC | Ringwood East | VIC | [email protected] |
Julie Golightly | Queenscliff TC | Queenscliff | VIC | [email protected] |
Sean Tsai | City Community Tennis | Surrey Hills | NSW | [email protected] |
Shaun Hibbert | Shaun Hibbert Tennis Academy | Engadine | NSW | [email protected] |
Paula Gibson Roy | Evolve Tennis | Collaroy | NSW | [email protected] |
Glen Bowe | Positive Fit Tennis Club | Gold Coast | QLD | [email protected] |
AJ Thompson | FuturePros Tennis Academy | Logan | QLD | [email protected] |
Fred Lay | Trinity Beach TC | Cairns | QLD | [email protected] |
Ryan Coffey | Earlville TC | Cairns | QLD | [email protected] |
Adolfo Garcia | Toowoomba Regional TC | Toowoomba | QLD | [email protected] |
Josh Holloway | Beaks Tennis | Rockhampton | QLD | [email protected] |
Chris Novic | Focus Tennis Academy | Redcliffe | QLD | [email protected] |
Ian Malpass | Malpass Tennis | South-East QLD | QLD | [email protected] |
Jesse Parker | Sunshine Tennis | Mitchelton | QLD | [email protected] |