{"id":33870,"date":"2023-09-26T04:57:07","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T18:57:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/vic\/?page_id=33870"},"modified":"2023-12-16T05:11:04","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T18:11:04","slug":"getting-started","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/vic\/play\/getting-started","title":{"rendered":"Getting Started"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #001f3d;font-size: 16px\"><span style=\"color: #31d80d;font-size: 18px\"><span style=\"color: #0a6dff;font-size: 20px\">Why play tennis?\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Unlike many sports, tennis can be enjoyed at all ages \u2013 you\u2019re never too young or too old to play. At any age, whatever your motivation is, playing tennis provides physical, social, and mental benefits on and off the court, and is a great way to keep fit, have fun, and meet new friends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Our purpose is to ensure everyone can play more often, how and when they want. We want every Victorian to have the choice to play this great game of ours in the morning, afternoon or evening, singles and doubles, in teams and individually, socially and competitively, in Regional Victoria and Metropolitan Melbourne.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #001f3d;font-size: 16px\"><span style=\"color: #31d80d;font-size: 18px\"><span style=\"color: #0a6dff;font-size: 20px\">Who can play tennis?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">As a sport for life, there are plenty of ways you can get involved in tennis. From joining your local club or coaching program, to community-based programs, to competitive play opportunities, there is something to cater to all ages, genders, abilities, and backgrounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #001f3d;font-size: 16px\"><span style=\"color: #31d80d;font-size: 18px\"><span style=\"color: #0a6dff;font-size: 20px\">How can I play tennis?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">From Hot Shots Tennis for kids, to booking a court online where and when suits you, to the fitness-inspired Cardio Tennis program, not to mention club competition and tournaments, there&#8217;s a tennis program and format to suit everyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Head to<\/span><\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/play.tennis.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">play.tennis.com.au<\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">to find your nearest program, coach or club today.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"><strong><button style=\"background-color: #0a6dff;border: none;padding: 10px;text-align: center;text-decoration: none;font-size: 16px;cursor: pointer;margin: 4px 2px\"><a style=\"color: #ffffff\" href=\"https:\/\/play.tennis.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">play.tennis.com.au<\/a> <span style=\"color: #ffffff\">\u276f<\/span><\/button><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0a6dff\"><strong>Do I need to be a member of a club to participate in tennis?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">No \u2013 many clubs offer casual court hire and run programs for members and non-members. Please be sure to check if fees apply.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">Head to <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/play.tennis.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">play.tennis.com.au\u00a0<\/a><span style=\"color: #000000\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px\">to find your nearest program, coach or club today.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0a6dff\"><strong>Access for All Abilities<span style=\"color: #0a6dff\"> Play<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Connecting people with disabilities to tennis programs and activities in Victoria<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #001f3d\"><strong><button style=\"background-color: #0a6dff;border: none;padding: 10px;text-align: center;text-decoration: none;font-size: 16px;cursor: pointer;margin: 4px 2px\"><a style=\"color: #001f3d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aaaplay.org.au\/activities?sport%5b%5d=93&amp;proximity=25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff\">Find a Tennis program near you<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"color: #ffffff\">\u276f<\/span><\/button><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why play tennis?\u00a0 Unlike many sports, tennis can be enjoyed at all ages \u2013 you\u2019re never too young or too old to play. 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