STAFF WRITERS
TENNIS
LVTA
THE 2022-23 junior tennis season involved 53 teams, consisting of 200 players from 11 clubs across the Latrobe Valley Tennis Association.
The league had nine sections this season with players aged six to 18 years competing.
“The matches this year were closer than ever,” LVTA president Sally Kirstine said.
“Approximately 20 per cent of the matches each week were decided by game difference.”
The Hotshots sections, with modified rules and low compression balls, enables tennis to be accessible to the younger children.
All players need to be congratulated for their efforts and sportsmanship throughout the season, along with all of the club volunteers and coordinators who assisted at the various clubs.
The 2022-23 senior tennis season involved 14 teams, consisting of 50 players from 10 clubs across the Latrobe Valley.
This season saw the introduction of a 2-a-side singles competition, with each player playing rubber of doubles and one singles set.
We also had the 4-a-side doubles competition, where players played three doubles sets each.
Anyone interested in being involved for the next summer season, contact Sally Kirstine on 0403 282 630.
The Grand Finals were held on Saturday, March 26.
“We had great weather and some exceptionally close matches, in both junior and senior matches – just what a Grand Final should be,” Kirstine said.
Anyone interested in getting involved in tennis, contact your local tennis club or search Hotshots at hotshots.tennis.com.au
Throughout April to September, the LVTA will be continuing the Tuesday night social tennis, held at Morwell Tennis Club, starting at about 6pm.
Players come and enjoy some social sets of tennis, finishing around 7.30pm.
Beginners and advanced players (teenagers and adults) are welcome at a cost of $5 per night.
Call Sally for more information, with the number previously provided.
