{"id":12030,"date":"2017-01-09T21:09:40","date_gmt":"2017-01-09T10:39:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/sa\/?p=12030"},"modified":"2017-01-09T21:09:40","modified_gmt":"2017-01-09T10:39:40","slug":"tennis-sas-be-active-challenge-set-to-hit-new-heights-with-extra-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/sa\/news\/2017\/01\/09\/tennis-sas-be-active-challenge-set-to-hit-new-heights-with-extra-events","title":{"rendered":"Tennis SA\u2019s Be Active Challenge set to hit new heights with extra events"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Tennis SA\u2019s Be Active Challenge<\/strong><\/a> is set to hit new heights in 2017 with the addition of two national events to the line-up. The National Foundation Cup and Tennis Seniors Teams Carnival and Individual Championships <\/a>are being hosted by the state for the first time, with a total of 18 events to be held during the four weeks.<\/p>\n

The Tennis Seniors Teams Carnival and Individual Championships will be held at various venues across Adelaide from 8-20 January. The Tennis Seniors Teams Carnival will see 110 teams competing. More than 1,000 visitors are expected to visit the state during the event \u2013 a 25 per cent increase on last year\u2019s Teams Carnival held in Shepparton, Victoria. Organisers are primed for a big fortnight of tennis for players aged 35-years young and over.<\/p>\n

The National Foundation Cup will be held at West Lakes Tennis Club from the 8-13 January and see the top four 13\/u boys and girls from regional areas in every state competing in a week long teams event. South Australia has assembled a strong line up based on a development pathway for regional athletes that culminates in selections for the National Foundation Cup.<\/p>\n

Hosting these events give additional playing opportunities to players of all ages and abilities throughout the Be Active Challenge period.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese two National events further highlight the objective of the Be Active Challenge to provide events for players of all abilities, ages and background,\u201d Tennis SA CEO Steven Baldas<\/strong> said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe January gives us the opportunity to highlight tennis as truly accessible and enjoyable sport for all South Australians and we encourage people to pick up a racquet whether it be in a structured competition, tournament or just a casual hit with friends,\u201d Baldas added.<\/p>\n

Eighteen Be Active Challenge events are to be held from 27 December through to the finals of the Strathalbyn Australian Money Tournament on 23 January. There will be more than $100,000 in total prize money awarded during the Be Active Challenge which includes the City of Onkaparinga Tennis Challenger 2017.<\/p>\n

Be Active Challenge fast facts<\/strong><\/p>\n