5 September 2025 | Tennis West

This week, Tennis West embarked on a five-day trip through regional WA, bringing tennis to remote schools and communities across the Goldfields.  

The journey covered over 2,000 kilometres and delivered tennis to more than 200 students, with 65% of participants identifying as First Nations. 

Day 1 saw the team travel to Kalgoorlie before heading to Kambalda for the first community activation. Fourteen local kids joined in a mix of Hot Shots and Cardio Tennis activities, setting the tone for the week ahead. 

On Day 2, the team headed north up the Goldfields Highway to Menzies, delivering tennis activations to the 11 First Nations students at Menzies Community School before continuing on to Laverton, their base for the next two nights. 

Day 3 was all about Laverton. The day began at Laverton School, where 49 students took part in both free play sessions during recess and structured tennis classes. In the evening, the Laverton Sports Centre hosted a community tennis activation, giving 21 local kids the chance to get on court before finishing the day with a community barbeque. 

On Day 4, the team drove to Leonora District High School, 42 students across three class groups enjoyed Hot Shots and pickleball, followed by an open community activation in the evening at the Leonora Community Courts with 10 more kids participating. That night, the group returned to Kalgoorlie for their final stopover. 

The tour concluded on Day 5 at the Christian Aboriginal Parent Directed School in Coolgardie. Here, 32 First Nations students got to experience tennis in a fun and supportive environment, the perfect way to wrap up the trip before the long drive back to Perth. 

Tennis West Tennis Development Manager – South Marisa Gianotti reflected on the success of the initiative: 

“It was a fantastic experience to be able to deliver tennis to kids in these remote communities.” 

“The level of engagement and excitement we saw from the students was inspiring, and it shows just how impactful tennis can be as a sport that connects and brings people together,” said Marisa. 

Over the five days, the Tennis West team delivered tennis to 209 students, travelled more than 2,000 kilometres, and connected with communities across the Goldfields, leaving a lasting impact and inspiring the next generation to get involved in the sport.  

Along the way, each community was gifted their own set of tennis racquets to keep, ensuring students can continue to play and enjoy the game beyond the visit.  

Tennis West extends its thanks to the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport for its ongoing support of our regional roadshows through its Regional Servicing Grant