The Australian Schools Tennis Challenge has been the premier secondary school team tennis event in the country since 1996. This event provides an opportunity for the best secondary school teams to come together to play each other and celebrate their achievements on a national stage.

Format

Separate boys and girls team divisions, a maximum of 12 teams in each event will be accepted.

Teams consist of 4 – 6 players and must be accompanied by a teacher/coach from the school.

Matches will consist of 4 singles and 2 doubles matches.

Singles matches will be the best of 2 sets. The first 2 sets will be a tie breaker at 6 games all and the deciding set will be a match tie breaker (if required). Doubles matches will be the best of 2 short sets (first to 4 games) and the deciding set will be a match tie breaker (if required).

Note: Formats may be adjusted at the Tournament Director’s discretion if the event is impacted by inclement weather.

Dates

Saturday 26 November – Wednesday 30 November 2022

Location

Venue: Albury Tennis Association

Address: 365 Townsend St, Albury NSW 2640

Eligibility

Schools who win their State championship event or School Sport Association competition (in lieu of a state championships being held) are eligible to submit an application for consideration. Wildcard nominations will be considered according to the teams playing standard (Player ratings considered). All awarded Wildcards by the Tournament Director are final.

All players must be enrolled as students at their school.

Note: The previous age eligibility rule has been removed.

Local Sporting Champions Grant

Sport Australia’s Local Sporting Champions program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships. We encourage all players and team managers/coaches to apply before attending the ASTC to be eligible. Visit the following link for more information about the grants eligibility criteria.

ISF World Schools Tennis Championships

Information on the upcoming ISF World Schools Tennis Championships to be advised shortly

Results

2019 Australian Schools Tennis Challenge – Boys’ results
2019 Australian Schools Tennis Challenge – Girls’ results
2018 Australian Schools Tennis Challenge – Boys’ results
2018 Australian Schools Tennis Challenge – Girls’ results

Honour Board

Entry Form

Click here to download entry form.

Contact

Joel Goodwin
ASTC Coordinator
E: [email protected]
M: 0418 890 465

For all other general school enquiries and assistance please contact your local School Development Coordinator or e-mail us at [email protected].