{"id":14326,"date":"2019-06-21T09:30:25","date_gmt":"2019-06-21T01:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/?p=14326"},"modified":"2019-06-21T09:30:25","modified_gmt":"2019-06-21T01:30:25","slug":"top-wa-talent-to-compete-at-australian-teams-championships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/news\/2019\/06\/21\/top-wa-talent-to-compete-at-australian-teams-championships","title":{"rendered":"Top WA talent to compete at Australian Teams Championships"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tennis West <\/strong>are pleased to announce the 11\/u and 13\/u teams<\/strong> selected to represent Western Australia at the Australian Teams Championships<\/strong> from 29 June \u2013 4 July <\/strong>at KDV Sport in Carrara, Queensland<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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This year, the 11\/u and 13\/u Australian Team Championships have been revamped, with the event previously being held during the December Showdown at Melbourne Park and catering for 12\/u and 14\/u athletes.<\/p>\n

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The Australian Team Championships is the most prestigious team event that 11\/u and 13\/u athletes can be selected for.<\/p>\n

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The Australian Teams Championships will see teams play against some of the most talented players from around Australia, as well as several international teams from the Asia-Pacific region.<\/p>\n

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National Academy Manager – WA, Tom George<\/strong> is proud of the team selected and is confident they will excel, and represent their state with pride and commitment.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt is a great honour to represent Western Australia at the Australian Teams Championships. We are extremely proud of the players selected.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe players have warranted selection through excellent tournament results and wonderful attitudes on and off court.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe players are thrilled to be selected and excited for the opportunity to play against the best in the country and the international teams.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe new look format on the Gold Coast is exciting for the players to experience and we wish them all the best of luck.” Mr George said.<\/p>\n

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The Australian Teams Championships will commence on Saturday 29 June, with the 11\/U event played on hardcourts, and the 13\/U event played on clay.<\/p>\n

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WA TEAM MEMBERS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

11\/U Boys Team <\/strong><\/p>\n

Jake Dembo (Yokine)<\/p>\n

Liam McDowell (Floreat)<\/p>\n

Nemanja Savic (Morley)<\/p>\n

Manager\/Coach \u2013 Damien Ward<\/p>\n

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11\/U Girls Team<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yuvna Dass (Willetton)<\/p>\n

Amy Findlay (Duncraig)<\/p>\n

Alice Stevens (East Victoria Park)<\/p>\n

Manager\/Coach \u2013 Marisa Gianotti<\/p>\n

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13\/U Boys Team<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mauhan Dass (Willetton)<\/p>\n

Marko Mrdak (Morley)<\/p>\n

Zachary Viiala (Claremont)<\/p>\n

Manager\/Coach \u2013 Len Cannell<\/p>\n

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13\/U Girls Team<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jessie Culley (Cottesloe)<\/p>\n

Lily Fairclough (Winthrop)<\/p>\n

Taylah Preston (Hocking)<\/p>\n

Manager\/Coach \u2013 Tom George<\/p>\n

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Follow Tennis West Facebook Page and website for all the results and news from the event<\/p>\n