STAFF WRITERS
TENNIS
Fifteen of the Latrobe Valley All-Abilities Group took to the courts at the Pax Hill Tennis Club during Term 1.
The children ranging from ages 6–18 participated in a variety of games and activities that were well-run and catered to a variety of abilities, as siblings were encouraged to join in as well.
The participants learnt some tennis skills while having fun, meeting new friends and learning other skills, such as taking-turns, respecting others and using equipment safely.
The older players learnt to serve and can now sustain a small rally, while the younger players learnt basic strokes through fun games.
Some parents were surprised at how much their child could do with the right style of coaching.
Some are keen to continue with some more tennis lessons.
“Pax Hill Tennis Club was really able to embrace the philosophy behind All-Ability Sports and the belief that every child can participate at any level,” a spokesperson said.
The coaches and helpers at Pax Hill were fantastic.
Event organisers would like to acknowledge the Tennis Victoria ACE funding that enabled this program to go ahead this year.
