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Hobart, Tasmania, 8 July 2019 | Tennis Tasmania

The chance to welcome an international tennis star to your club is among the prizes on offer at the 2019 Tasmanian Tennis Awards. Other prizes include Hobart International hospitality experiences and support for interstate trips.

For the first time, Tennis Tasmania is offering additional rewards to all Tasmanian Tennis Award winners.

“The Tasmanian Tennis Awards celebrate outstanding contributions to the sport in our state. As well as recognising high-achievers, we also want to reward them,” Tennis Tasmania General Manager Darren Sturgess says.

“Each award comes with a range of prizes that will not only reward the winners, but also help them with tailored prizes in each category.”

Nominations for the 2019 Tasmanian Tennis Awards close on 2 August.

> Make a nomination

The Tasmanian Tennis Awards will be presented on Saturday 31 August as part of a weekend-long celebration at Country Club Tasmania in Launceston. Following the Tennis Tasmania AGM at 11am, forums from 12.30pm will cover a wide-range of topics including customer experience, digital growth and player retention. Clubs will also present on a range of topics, including social play, Book a Court and grant applications. The award presentation evening follows from 5.30pm.

All prizes on offer at the 2019 Tasmanian Tennis Awards are listed below. Nomination forms are available by clicking on each award name:

Award Prize
Most Outstanding Tennis Club Hospitality experience at an Australian Summer of Tennis event

Customised in-house training session for your club covering topics such as finance, marketing, customer service, lobbying your local council and grant writing

Player or coach visit to your club from a player competing at your local major event (Hobart, Burnie or Launceston)

Coaching Excellence Entry to the Australian Coaching Conference for coach and two assistant coaches

Tour of interstate coaching businesses

Day at Hobart International for coach and assistants

Hitting experience for six of your players at Hobart International with a WTA Tour coach

Volunteer Achievement Award Accommodation getaway voucher

Tickets for two in the Tennis Tasmania box at the Hobart International, with food and beverage included

Hobart International behind-the-scenes tour, including attending press conference and player meet and greet

Club membership fees for 2019/20 covered

Excellence in Officiating A professional development experience

Travel contribution

Female Junior Athlete of the Year A contribution of $500 to an interstate tournament trip or tour

A half-day session in the ‘Racquet Room’ at Melbourne Park, including racquet selection and customisation, string selection and tension, and data analysis on a Hawk-Eye court

Tour of Melbourne Park for you and your family/coach

Male Junior Athlete of the Year A contribution of $500 to an interstate tournament trip or tour

A half-day session in the ‘Racquet Room’ at Melbourne Park, including racquet selection and customisation, string selection and tension, and data analysis on a Hawk-Eye court

Tour of Melbourne Park for you and your family/coach

Most Outstanding Senior 35+ A contribution of $500 to an interstate tournament trip or tour

Tickets for two in the Tennis Tasmania box at Hobart International, with food and beverage included

Most Outstanding Athlete with a Disability Contribution to interstate tournament costs

Customised player equipment pack

Hobart International behind-the-scenes tour, including attending press conference and player meet and greet

Most Outstanding AR Tournament A $500 contribution to a player party or player experience at your next tournament

Tournament balls provided at your next tournament

Most Outstanding School Customised equipment pack

Bus hire to tennis club/event for your school

Grand Slam Teachers Conference tickets for one teacher