8 May 2018 | Tennis Tasmania

Following two days of inter-regional play, the South Region has claimed the Super 10s & Tassie 12s Regional Challenge in Launceston over the weekend.

The Regional Challenge, which encompassed two standout boys and girls from both the 10/u & 12/u age groups (per region), is a developmental competition, with the focus on competitiveness through representing their region with pride. In total, 24 players and 6 coaches represented their respective regions throughout the camp/competition, played in ideal conditions at the Launceston Regional Tennis Centre.

Although the final placings look relatively one sided, on the court the scores were much closer, with several matches coming down to the wire. In the Super 10s, the North-West came within one point of defeating the South, with a sudden death point  following the horn sounding to conclude play. Stand out North-West players Annabelle Radcliffe and Balin Russell were both undefeated at the top position in the 10s, with Anamanu Vaka the pick of the girls in the 12s. For the North Region, Oliver Carswell and Tiana Philp were standouts, playing with finesse and aggression throughout all their matches. Lastly, for the South Region George Anderson and Edison Lee formed a formidable one-two punch in the 12s, with Sofia Elliott and Murdoch Lee also impressing in the 10s.

In claiming the inaugural Regional Challenge, the South Region takes home the perpetual trophy; a Tasmanian huon pine map of Tasmania, crafted by Launceston native David White.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Congratulations to the following players;

Super 10s – Sofia Elliott, William Jeffs, Murdoch Lee, Olivia Wilkinson – Coach – Craig Edwards

Tassie 12s – George Anderson, Alicia Dale, Edison Lee, Brooke Miller – Coach – Nick Martin

Super 10s & Tassie 12s Regional Challenge Ladder

1st Place – South Region – 32 points

2nd Place – North Region – 14.5 points

3rd Place – North-West Region – 13.5 points

Thanks to everyone who supported and played a role in the Regional Challenge being such a big success. Competition tennis is such a key area to developing one’s tennis and practicing what’s been learnt throughout the week and it was fantastic to see all players competing hard over the weekend. Looking forward to the next installment of the Regional Challenge soon!