{"id":14778,"date":"2019-11-18T13:29:42","date_gmt":"2019-11-18T05:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/?p=14778"},"modified":"2021-02-10T16:38:25","modified_gmt":"2021-02-10T08:38:25","slug":"hat-trick-for-schoolkate-at-wa-tennis-industry-awards-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/news\/2019\/11\/18\/hat-trick-for-schoolkate-at-wa-tennis-industry-awards-night","title":{"rendered":"Hat-trick for Schoolkate at WA Tennis Industry Awards Night"},"content":{"rendered":"

In rounding out an outstanding junior playing career, Tristan Schoolkate<\/strong> has won the prestigious Junior Tennis Star Award<\/strong> (Male) for a third consecutive year at the 2019 WA Tennis Industry Awards Night<\/strong> held at Optus Stadium in October.<\/p>\n

Following a spectacular final year on the junior circuit, Schoolkate won an impressive six ITF singles and doubles titles to reach a career high ITF junior ranking of number 33 in the world.<\/p>\n

In a standout year for the recently turned professional player, Schoolkate claimed the J2 Singles title in Prato, Italy, the Singles and Doubles titles at the Australian Winter International in Sydney, in addition to finishing as a Singles Finalist in the B2 Fiji.<\/p>\n

Playing all four junior Grand Slam events, Schoolkate claimed a round of 16 finish at both the Junior Wimbledon and the US Open Juniors events, played qualifying at the French Open and reached the doubles quarter finals at the Australian Open Juniors.<\/p>\n

At home, Schoolkate has dominated with two AMT Gold Titles, and an undefeated record in State League, where he played for Dalkeith Tennis Club at the number 1 and 2 singles positions all season.<\/p>\n

Schoolkate says it\u2019s been an amazing year playing on the junior circuit and looks forward to continuing his success as he embarks on his professional playing career.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m so grateful to be named Junior Tennis Star. It has been an awesome year of tennis for me, and I\u2019m super excited for what the future holds\u201d Schoolkate said<\/p>\n

Tennis Australia National Academy Coach, Andrew Roberts<\/strong> said that this award is a testament to the hard work and dedication Schoolkate has shown over the last few years.<\/p>\n

\u201cTristan is a deserving winner of the Tennis West Junior Star Award following an impressive year on the ITF World Junior Tour.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cTristan\u2019s results reflect his hard work and dedication over the past 12 months. The Tennis West Performance Team are proud of Tristan\u2019s efforts and wish him all the best as he makes the transition to the Men\u2019s Tour.\u201d Mr Roberts said.<\/p>\n

More than 40 Award Nominations across 19 Award Categories were received for the 2019 WA Tennis Industry Award Night which has ran since its inception in 2002.<\/p>\n

Tennis West CEO Michael Roberts<\/strong> says the Industry Awards Night is a wonderful opportunity to recognise and celebrate the sports hard working clubs, volunteers, coaches and players, congratulating all nominees and award winners on their achievements throughout the year.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur awards night is always such a great reminder of the contributions and achievements made by everyone involved in tennis,\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWA continues to see growth across the sport which can only be attributed to the tireless efforts of our club volunteers and partner schools who continuously go above and beyond to ensure the delivery of our great sport,\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOur coaches maintain their position as some of the best in the country with athletes under their direction proving consistent and outstanding results across all levels,\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe rewards of everyone\u2019s efforts are then realised through increased club activity, top performing juniors and WA players who continue to do us proud on the WTA and ATP,\u2019<\/p>\n

\u201cNone of this is possible without the contribution of everyone involved and our awards night helps to remind us of that,\u201d Roberts said.<\/p>\n

All winners of the WA Tennis Industry Awards Night were nominated for their respective categories at the Newcombe Medal Australian Tennis Awards to be held at Crown Melbourne on Monday 2 December.<\/p>\n

Summary of 2019 WA Tennis Industry Awards Winners:<\/strong><\/p>\n

JUNIOR TENNIS STAR<\/strong>
\nFemale \u2013 Talia Gibson
\nMale \u2013 Tristan Schoolkate<\/p>\n

KAREN BUCENS AWARD<\/strong>
\nDerek Pham<\/p>\n

MOST OUTSTANDING SCHOOL<\/strong>
\nSouth Bunbury Primary School<\/p>\n

MOST OUTSTANDING INCLUSION INITIATIVE<\/strong>
\nPerth Performance Tennis Academy, Bull Creek TC<\/p>\n

ARTHUR MARSHALL COACHING EXCELLENCE\uf6bcCLUB<\/strong>
\nRichard Sampson\uf6bcSorrento TC<\/p>\n

LOCAL GOVERNMENT AWARD<\/strong>
\nCity of Kalamunda<\/p>\n

STATE LEAGUE CHAMPION MEN\u2019S TEAM<\/strong>
\nHensman Park TC<\/p>\n

STATE LEAGUE CHAMPION WOMEN\u2019S TEAM<\/strong>
\nRoyal Kings Park TC<\/p>\n

WOMEN\u2019S STATE LEAGUE MVP<\/strong>
\nNina Catovic – Royal Kings Park TC<\/p>\n

MEN\u2019S STATE LEAGUE MVP<\/strong>
\nSam Ashenden – Royal Kings Park TC<\/p>\n

MOST OUTSTANDING AR TOURNAMENT<\/strong>
\nNorth Beach Junior Classic<\/p>\n

EXCELLENCE IN OFFICIATING<\/strong>
\nAlireza Chitgar<\/p>\n

VOLUNTEER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD<\/strong>
\nJulianne Hill\uf6bcBrunswick TC<\/p>\n

MOST OUSTANDING 35+ SENIOR<\/strong>
\nDebra Kirk<\/p>\n

SERVICE TO TENNIS AWARD<\/strong>
\nMaureen Smith \u2013 Blue Gum, Park TC<\/p>\n

MOST OUTSTANDING SMALL CLUB<\/strong>
\nDunsborough TC<\/p>\n

MOST OUTSTANDING LARGE CLUB<\/strong>
\nEast Fremantle Lawn TC<\/p>\n

The WA Tennis Industry Awards Night, was held on Friday 11 October and was proudly presented by major sponsor KC Australia. The prestigious event celebrates tennis in Western Australia and recognises the outstanding achievements of our state\u2019s junior and senior players, officials, coaches, administrators and volunteers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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