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Toptenn X-Press: Mini Wimbledon Edition 2010.
Click on the image to view the Toptenn X-Press: Mini Wimbledon Edition for 2010. Its full of all the latest Toptenn news, events and opportunities. Make sure you stay up to date!
Ballkid Trials at Burwood Tennis Club
On Friday the 30th of April 2010 over 65 kids attended the Burwood Tennis club for the 2011 Australian Open Ballkid Tryouts! Hamish, Peter, Josh and Natalie were impressed with all the applicants in what was a fantastic night for the Burwood Tennis Club and a tremendous opportunity for these students.
Toptenn and the Burwood Tennis Club wishes the best of luck to all of these aspiring ballkids!
Scotch College TA Photo Shoot
A special group of students form Scotch College Junior School participated in a Coach Membership photo-shoot for Tennis Australia. These boys were selected by their coaches because they best demonstrated the components of Toptenn's CHAMP system (Commited, Happy, Attitude, Motivated, Players). From all reports the boys had a fantastic experience and walked away with plenty of Tennis Australia goodies.
The photos will be used by Tennis Australia within it's coaching courses.
New Courts at Toptenn Venues
Almost all of Toptenn's venues have now installed state-of-the-art syntehtic or even the Australian Open Blue Goo (Plexicushion Prestige) courts.
- Burwood Tennis Club (Euro Clay)
- Blue bell Hill Tennis Club (Euro Clay)
- Deepdene Tennis Club (Euro Clay)
- North Kew Tennis Club (Euro Clay)
- Scotch College (Plexicushion Prestige)
- St. Thomas the Apostle Primary School (Synthetic Grass)
Click here for a description of Euro Clay
Click here for a description of Plexicushion Prestige (Blue Goo)
Click here for a description of Synthetic Grass
Thankyou to ASTE - the Syntehtic Turf Professionals for all of their hard work in installing the new surfaces check out their webpage http://aste.com.au/
Toptenn Director Peter Owen had this to say regarding the new courts:
"The courts have come up great. The bounce is true and fair for all game styles and the drainage is awesome. It is so good not to have to worry about water and dust and to have clean shoes and brick-dust free eyes and nostrils at the end of the day. As a coach and through our new consultancy firm Tiebreak Consulting we will be recommending your product and work ethic to all concerned. It is so good to deal with someone personally involved in the project and with such a relaxed and positive attitude.
Thanks again
Peter Owen"
Toptenn Students Play on MARGARET Court Arena!
16 Toptenn students participated in a Hot Shots demonstration on Margaret Court Arena prior to the start of play on day 3 of the 2010 Australian Open. Students played in front of a jam packed arena and showcased their Toptenn Skills and the Toptenn spirit. See the photos below.
Toptenn X-Cursion to Melbourne Park
Toptenn Tennis took 25 passionate students to Melbourne Park to watch the tennis on Wednesday the 20th of Jan 2010. Some of the highlights included Fan Fest, the Williams sisters, Fernando Gonzalez and Andy Murray.
Toptenn Holds the Melbourne Park X-Cursion every year as a part of our Janurary Mini Aus Open Clinics & Tournaments.
Toptenn Students Make the International Press with Na Li
On Saturday the 16th of Jan 2010 China Town stopped for a handful of Toptenn's international students. 7 students enjoyed some tennis Hot Shtos on the streets of China Town with Asian Tennis Sensation Na Li.
The event made international news.
Click on the link to visit the Chinese webpage featuring the event. http://club.sports.sohu.com/r-tennis-239643-0-9-900.html
Toptenn Director Peter Owen attends USA Coaches Conference and the 2009 US OPEN
Toptenn Director Peter Owen was invited to attend the USPTA Coaches Conference in Flushing Meadows during the 2009 US Open. As we speak Peter is watching the best in the business battle it out on centre court and observing the best and brightest ideas in US tennis - such as Cardio Tennis and Rally Stay. He will be returning home soon to adapt these ideas into the Toptenn program - helping us to bring you more choices, opportunities and programs!!
Benalla Super Clinic 2010
Each summer Toptenn runs a Super Clinic at the Benalla Lawn Tennis Club. We would like to congratulate all the students who took part in 2010. The coaching team was overwhelmed by their improvement, positivity and commitment over the 3 days. We would also like to pass on a very special thanks to all of our regular Benalla families for their magnificent hospitality once again. Check out some photos of the 2010 clinic below.
TopTenn X-Press Summer 2010
Click on the image to see the latest edition of Toptenn's famous newsletter the Toptenn X-Press.
This edition looks at Toptenn in 2010, including upcoming events, new procedures and the latest news.
We hope you all had a very happy and safe festive season and look forward to seeing you at the Jan Holiday Clinics.
Toptenn Named as Hot Shots Ambassador
‘Tennis Australia has announced Toptenn as 1 of 12 Hot Shots Ambassadors Australia-Wide. Toptenn was the first Victorian Tennis School to embrace Hot Shots, and has since incorporated it into our junior coaching programs and coaching syllabus. Toptenn is honoured to have been elected and would like to thank Natalie and Peter for all their hard-work in the program. We believe Hot Shots tennis is essential to understanding, applying and building rallying, point-play and ultimately match-play. There seems to be an inconsistency in tennis regarding the number of students who have lessons and the number of students that, in some capacity, use these skills and play the game. Hot Shots bridges the gap.
Toptenn runs Hot Shots Social on Tuesday afternoons from 4:45-6:15pm and Friday afternoons from 4:00 – 6:00 at the Burwood Tennis Club for just $10 per session. Tennis Australia Hot Shots is Tennis Australia’s grass roots participation initiative. It aims to introduce and facilitate junior students in rallying and playing the ‘game’ of tennis by creating more opportunities and more supportive environments. For more information please visit http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/default.aspx?id=3&PageID=11903.’
Toptenn Defeats Futures in 2010
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The Toptenn Tennis Academy was victorius against the Futures Tennis Academy on a fantastic day at Scotch College. The quality of tennis across all matches was second only to the sportsmanship and attitude of the players on both team. Congratulations to everyone involved and a big thankyou to all the behind the scenes work from Natalie, David and Ian.
Toptenn Students Star in 2010 MLC
Tennis Hot Shots TV Ad
Look out for some familiar faces in the new MLC Tennis Hot Shots Commercial. The Advert will air during Channel 7's Summer of Tennis. Thankyou to all the students who took part in a fantastic day. Otherwise click the link to see the ad NOW!
http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/default.aspx?id=4&pageId=11999
Toptenn defeats Victorian Tennis Academy
in Showdown IX November 25 at Scotch!
Toptenn to open "Toptenn India" in New Delhi
Toptenn Australia Coach Amar Singh Tomar will be opening a branch of Toptenn in New Delhi India. More details soon.
TENNIS AUSTRALIA TENNIS HOT SHOTS IS HERE!
Toptenn kids first ever kids to perform on court during Australian Open Jan 15 2007
All dressed up and getting ready to perform.
Tennis Australia Hot Shots...coming to Toptenn in 2007
Pat Rafter being attacked by Toptenn kids during commercial shoot.
Toptenn Tennis and Cricket Clinic at Deepdene
Toptenn Professional Tennis and Cricket Coach Terence Zengerink
conducted an action packed clinic at Deepdene Park
just before Christmas.
End of year Beach Tennis Party at South Melbourne
Beach Tennis founder Paul Mapely giving some tips to our Squad players.
Toptenn defeats Futures Academy
Winning Toptenn Team at East Malvern Tennis Club in November 2007
Scotch Junior Development Parent Son Challenge
2007 Winners Jacob and Phil Daffy
TCAV "Hall of Fame". Congratulations Norman Cahill
Peter Owen was esctatic to see his coach Norman Cahill inducted into the Inaugural Group.
Pat Rafter is attacked by Toptenn army during filming of Hot Shots commercial.
Todd Woodbridge represents Burwood Tennis Club
Todd Woodbridge holder of 83 ATP doubles titles including 22 Grand Slams played in the Burwood Veterans (35 &over) pennant competition on Saturday 20th May against Grace Park.
VPSSA State Championships
Blacburn District represented by Jo Curren (St Thomas),Tommy Owen (Surrey Hills) and Andrew Harris (Laburnum) won the Broze Medal at The State Primary School Championships in Bendigo. 70 + dISTRICTS COMPETED SO THIS WAS AN UNBELIEVABLE EFFORT!!!
That was the summer that was....
Challenge versus Victorian Tennis Academy at Scotch College
A Merry Mozzie Christmas
Benalla Super Clinic 2006
Kooyong Classic Jan 2006
Toptenn escorted a group to the Kooyong Classic where our students witnessed a rare loss for Roger Federer to Tommy Haas. Pictured above left are some of the group enjoying the action and to the right the great Denzel Cherian
Mini Aussie Open 2006
The Grand Slam Holiday Tournament series for junior players of all levels is conducted every school holidays at Scotch College. See the current "champions race" placings on the tournaments page.
Super Coach
Congratulations Toptenn Head-Coach Tristan Harper for Graduating 3rd highest (narrowly missing Dux) in the Tennis Coaches Australia - Victoria Advanced Course
Toptenn Director Peter Owen is the new President of the Tennis Coaches Association of Victoria (TCAV).
Peter pictured with Norman Cahill and Phil Lancaster. Norm was a Founder of the Professional Tennis Association (PTA) and a coach and mentor of Peter since Peter took his first lesson with Norm at age ten.
Peter is very excited to be elected as the new President of the TCAV. As a former winner of the TCAV "Little Masters" and Dux of the Advanced Coaches Course it is a great thrill for Peter to become President. Peter together with his Board are commited to improving the image and professional development of the 950 registered Tennis Coaches In Victoria.
New CEO Tennis Australia.
Steve Wood member of the Burwood Vets 1 back to back premiership team l commenced as the new CEO of Tennis Australia on July 4. Good luck Woody!
Breaking News!!! Dream Team make it 3 in a row in 2005. Bring on 4-play 2006!
Mini Grand Slam Tournaments-register now!
Mini
Grand Slam Tournaments :
Our next big event is the Aussie Open Clinic and Tournament series so we invite all of our students, their siblings and friends to sign up and have some fun holiday action!!!
Our tournament series is designed to introduce our
young players into a fun and challenging tournament format. It also provides
an opportunity for all of our junior players to get additional match and tournamnet
practice during the school holidays. It is based on the ATP Grand Slam series including the champions race.
Billy Owen with Juan Carlos Ferrero during a trip to the Aussie Open as part of the Grand Slam Holiday Programme.
Participants get to meet and gather autographs from some of the superstars of the professional circuit
2006 Mini Wimbledon Pommie Open. June/July school holidays.
Download 2006 Mini Wimbeldon Open Enrolment Form (Word version)
These tournaments are open to all Toptenn Junior Players and their friends
and flyers are available from the Toptenn ProShop and participating Tennis Clubs.
Kooyong Classic Mega Day Jan 11 2006
Stef with the "Poo" after a practice session at Kooyong
On Wednesday 11th January a select group of Toptenn Students will play in a Tri-Academy challenge at Scotch before venturing off to Kooyong to watch live some of the greatest players in the world including Federer.
If you would like to be a part of this event call Fred at the office by Monday January 9.
Toptenn Tennis Academy versus Futures Academy
Our last super challenge (show-down 2) was held on 18th September at Scotch College versus Futures Tennis Academy who are based at East Malvern Tennis Club.
Photos from the inaugural Show Down 1 held at the East Malvern Tennis Club 2002.
Toptenn Tennis Academy versus Victorian Tennis Academy .
The Show Down series is designed to showcase a cross-section of players from each Academy and provide them with invaluable match experience in a very social and interactive environment.
Show down 7 was an absolute "rip-snorter". Going in the head to head battle was tied at 3 wins all over the past 6 years.
Toptenn held the trophy after convincingly winning showdown 6 at Scotch College!
Despite strong performances from our higher levels, the Victorian Tennis Academy were too good on a perfect day at Scotch.
Note each participant receives a commemorative T-Shirt to mark the occassion!
Peter reluctantly handing over the coveted trophy to Richard Foley from VTA...we'll be back!
Toptenn winning team 2004
Emma and Sarah hold up trophy after winning showdown 1
Primary School Super-Challenge.
Ashwyn Perrera of Hartwell PS holding the Winners Plaque 2002.
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Through an initiative of Simon Bythe on behalf of the Burwood Tennis Club, and Tennis Victoria, three schools- Wattle Park Primary, Hartwell Primary, and Ashburton Primary School- have participated in an annual Super-Challenge at the Burwood Tennis Club.
It has been a huge success with Hartwell and Ashburton sharing the honours and Wattle Park getting closer every year.
In 2005 the preliminary round was held on October 19 with the finals on Sunday October 23. Hartwell were victorious in a closely fought final.
Who will win in 2006. Come on Wattle Park!
Simon cooking up a storm at the 2005 challenge!
