{"id":21511,"date":"2026-02-10T12:21:41","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T04:21:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/?p=21511"},"modified":"2026-03-11T18:29:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T10:29:31","slug":"fuel-to-go-and-play-school-classic-set-to-ignite-across-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/news\/2026\/02\/10\/fuel-to-go-and-play-school-classic-set-to-ignite-across-wa","title":{"rendered":"Fuel to Go and Play School Classic Set to Ignite Across WA\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With Term 1 now well underway, excitement is building for one of Western Australia\u2019s premier junior tennis events, the Fuel to Go and Play School Classic. The season\u2019s biggest schools\u2019 tennis celebration is fast approaching, and there\u2019s still time for schools to enter and be part of the action! <\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

Supported by Healthway, MaxiBlock and Kinetic, and proudly bolstered by the D\u2019Arcy Slater Foundation for Regional Events, the School Classic continues its mission to make tennis accessible, fun and rewarding for students across the state.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

This year\u2019s calendar is one of the most expansive yet, with a total of 17 country events scheduled. These tournaments will stretch from the heart of the Wheatbelt in Cunderdin, all the way down to the picturesque courts of Albany, bringing competitive tennis and community spirit to regional towns and country schools. The first event kicks off on 19 February at Albany Tennis Centre for the Great Southern Academy Plate, and the final event currently scheduled for 20 March at the State Tennis Centre.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

In the metropolitan area, players can look forward to 8 events hosted across three fantastic venues; Alexander Park Tennis Club, Mt Lawley Tennis Club, and the State Tennis Centre.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Each venue offers a welcoming environment for students of all skill levels to represent their schools, forge new friendships and experience the joy of competition.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re in the city or the regions, the Fuel to Go and Play School Classic offers a pathway to grow tennis participation, deepen school sporting engagement and create lasting memories for young athletes.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Entries are still open until Monday 16 February for Country Events<\/strong> and 23 February for Metro Events<\/strong>, don\u2019t miss your chance to be part of WA\u2019s biggest schools\u2019 tennis event! Enter below – <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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Step 1 – <\/strong><\/p>\n

Primary Schools \u2013 CLICK HERE<\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Secondary Schools \u2013 CLICK HERE<\/a> <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Step 2 – <\/strong>
Metro Academy Plate Registration Link – HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

Metro Herbert Edwards & Mursell Shield Registration Link – HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

Metro Slazenger Cup Registration Link – HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

All Regional Events Link – HERE<\/a><\/p>\n

METRO SCHEDULE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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EVENT (METROPOLITAN)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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YEAR LEVEL<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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DATE<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Academy<\/strong> Plate \u2013 Boys<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Primary: Years 3 – 6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Thursday 5th<\/sup> March<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Academy<\/strong> Plate \u2013 Girls<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Primary: Years 3 – 6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Friday 6th<\/sup> March<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Herbert<\/strong> Edwards \u2013 Boys<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Secondary: Years 7 \u2013 9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Monday 9th<\/sup> March<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Herbert<\/strong> Edwards \u2013 Girls<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Secondary: Years 7 \u2013 9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Tuesday 10th<\/sup> March<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Mursell<\/strong> Shield\u2013<\/strong> Boys<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Secondary: Years 10 \u2013 12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Thursday 12th<\/sup> March<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Mursell Shield \u2013 Girls<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Secondary: Years 10 \u2013 12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Friday 13th<\/sup> March<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Slazenger Cup<\/strong> \u2013<\/strong> Boys<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Secondary: Years 7 \u2013 12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Thursday 19th<\/sup> March<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Slazenger<\/strong> Cup<\/strong> \u2013<\/strong> Girls<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Secondary: Years 7 \u2013 12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Monday 16th<\/sup> March<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n

REGIONAL SCHEDULE<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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EVENT <\/strong>(COUNTRY)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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YEAR LEVEL<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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DATE<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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VENUE<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Academy Plate \u2013 Great Southern<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Primary: Years 3 – 6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Thursday 19th<\/sup> February<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Albany Tennis Centre<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Academy Plate \u2013 Mid West<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Primary: Years 3 – 6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Thursday 19th<\/sup> February<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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TBC<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Herbert Edwards \u2013 Mid West<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Secondary: Years 7 \u2013 9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Friday 20th<\/sup> February<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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TBC<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Mursell<\/strong> Shield<\/strong> \u2013<\/strong> Mid<\/strong> West<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Secondary: Years 7 \u2013 12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Friday 20th<\/sup> February<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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TBC<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Herbert Edwards \u2013 Great Southern<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Secondary: Years 7 \u2013 9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Friday 20th<\/sup> February<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Albany Tennis Centre<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Mursell<\/strong> Shield<\/strong> \u2013<\/strong> Great<\/strong> Southern<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Secondary: Years 7 \u2013 12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Monday 23rd<\/sup> February<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Albany Tennis Centre<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Academy Plate \u2013 Central Districts<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Primary: Years 3 – 6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Monday 23rd<\/sup> February<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Beverley TC<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Academy Plate \u2013 South West<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Primary: Years 3 – 6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Tuesday 24th<\/sup> February<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Bunbury TC<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Herbert<\/strong> Edwards<\/strong> \u2013<\/strong> South<\/strong> West<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Secondary: Years 7 \u2013 9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Wednesday 25th<\/sup> February<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Bunbury TC<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Mursell<\/strong> Shield<\/strong> \u2013<\/strong> South<\/strong> West<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Secondary: Years 7 \u2013 12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Thursday 26th<\/sup> February<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Bunbury TC<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Academy Plate \u2013 Upper Great Southern<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Primary: Years 3 – 6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Friday 27th<\/sup> February<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Narrogin TC<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Herbert Edwards \u2013 Central Districts<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Secondary: Years 7 \u2013 9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Friday 27th<\/sup> February<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Cunderdin TC<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Mursell<\/strong> Shield\u2013<\/strong> Central<\/strong> Districts<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Secondary: Years 7 \u2013 12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Friday 27th<\/sup> February<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Cunderdin TC<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Academy Plate \u2013 Eastern Districts<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Primary: Years 3 – 6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Wednesday 4th<\/sup> March<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Hyden TC<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Academy Plate \u2013 Great Southern<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Primary: Years 3 – 6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Monday 9th<\/sup> March<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Katanning TC<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Academy Plate \u2013 Great Southern<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Primary: Years 3 – 6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Tuesday 10th<\/sup> March<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Mount Barker Tennis Club<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Country Academy Plate – Final<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Primary: Years 3 – 6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Wednesday 1st April<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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State Tennis Centre<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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BACKUP DATES<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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ALL YEARS<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Week of 23rd<\/sup> March<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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TBC<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With Term 1 now well underway, excitement is building for one of Western Australia\u2019s premier junior tennis events, the Fuel to Go and Play School Classic. The season\u2019s biggest schools\u2019 tennis celebration is fast approaching, and there\u2019s still time for schools to enter and be part of the action!\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6414,"featured_media":20817,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21511","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21511","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6414"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21511"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21511\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20817"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21511"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21511"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21511"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}