{"id":21654,"date":"2026-04-02T07:53:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T23:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/?p=21654"},"modified":"2026-04-02T12:46:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T04:46:15","slug":"fuel-to-go-and-play-schools-classic-nears-the-finish-line-with-record-numbers-across-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/news\/2026\/04\/02\/fuel-to-go-and-play-schools-classic-nears-the-finish-line-with-record-numbers-across-wa","title":{"rendered":"Fuel to Go and Play Schools Classic Nears the Finish Line with Record Numbers Across WA\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p><strong>The 2026 Fuel to Go and Play Schools Classic is nearing its exciting conclusion, and the numbers tell the story of another outstanding year for school tennis across Western Australia.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With just one event\u00a0remaining, the prestigious\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Boys Slazenger Cup Final<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, this year\u2019s Schools Classic has already surpassed last year\u2019s participation figures, reinforcing its place as the state\u2019s largest school tennis event.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So far in 2026, the competition has delivered an incredible\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">18 events across metropolitan and regional WA<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, welcoming\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1,303 participants<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">271 teams<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">53 schools<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Overall participation is up 8.5% from\u00a02025, when the event saw\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">just over 1,200 players\u00a0take part across the state.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The growth has been felt right across the board:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Metro events:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a08 events, 172 teams, 24 schools, 861 participants<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Regional events:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a010 events including the Country Final, 99 teams, 29 schools, 442 participants<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The continued rise in participation highlights the strength of school tennis pathways across Western Australia and the ongoing success of the classroom-to-clubhouse model.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From Perth\u2019s metro courts through to regional communities across the\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Great Southern, Upper Great Southern, Central Districts, Eastern Districts and\u00a0South West<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the Schools Classic has once again travelled\u00a0far and wide, connecting schools from every corner of the state.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Events have been staged across locations including\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hyden, Katanning, Mount Barker, Narrogin, Beverley, Merredin, York, Cunderdin and Bunbury<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0showcasing\u00a0the true statewide footprint of the competition and the depth of school tennis talent across WA.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With the majority of divisions now complete, attention now turns to the final event still to be decided.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All eyes are on the\u00a0Boys Slazenger Cup, where defending champions\u00a0Applecross Senior High School\u00a0will go head-to-head with\u00a0Wesley College\u00a0in what promises to be a fitting finale to the 2026 series.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Applecross enters the decider looking to defend the title they claimed in 2025, while Wesley will be eager to turn last year\u2019s\u00a0runners-up finish into championship success.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The final clash is set to cap off a remarkable Schools Classic season, with a full event wrap and\u00a0final results\u00a0summary to follow once the last trophy has been decided.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tennis West would like to thank all students, teachers, schools, volunteers,\u00a0venues\u00a0and partners who have helped make this year\u2019s competition such a success.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We also extend our deep appreciate to our partners that make the Schools Classic possible;\u00a0Healthway, Fuel to Go and Play,\u00a0Maxiblock\u00a0Sunscreenn, Kinetic Australia, and the D\u2019Arcy Slater Foundation. \u00a0<\/span><span 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