Pegasus Post: August 23, 2016

Have Fun and Get Fit
with Cardio Tennis
Looking for a way to get fit, have fun and
meet new people? Cardio Tennis is a fitness
programme offered at tennis clubs across
Canterbury. Combining the best features of
tennis with cardiovascular exercise, Cardio
Tennis delivers a fun, full-body, calorieburning
aerobic workout ¬– even if you have
never played tennis before.
Cardio Tennis uses low-compression tennis
balls which travel at a slower speed, making
it easier for a beginner to hit the ball. More
advanced players will be challenged by a
range of activities that cater to all skill levels.
Cardio Tennis works by raising participants’
heart rates into their aerobic training zone. At
the beginning of each session, participants
are equipped with heart rate monitors before
exercising to music and using a variety of
modified equipment to elevate the heart
rate. Like interval training, periods of high
intensity are followed by short periods of rest.
Cardio Tennis combines fun with
spectacular success. Women can burn up to
500 calories in a 60 minute workout. Men
can burn up to 800 calories. Cardio Tennis
coaches are Tennis NZ registered and trained
to ensure that participants get a great workout
while improving their tennis skills.
Even if you’re not good at tennis, Cardio
Tennis can provide a fun, social way to keep
fit. Contact Tennis Canterbury to find a
Cardio Tennis programme near you.
http://canterburytennis.co.nz/cardiotennis,
phone (03) 389-6484
Tennis Hot Shots –
Grassroots fun for all!
Kids working together, no queues and modified
courts, balls and equipment make Tennis Hot
Shots plenty of fun for all and a great way for your
kids to be introduced to the sport of
tennis in a fun, social environment.
The four key elements of any
New Zealand Post Tennis Hot Shots
session are:
1. FUN Players are actively
engaged, excited and motivated to
participate.
2. TACTICAL/PLAY Players
think and make decisions about
meaningful tennis situations.
3. SKILLS Players have plenty
of opportunities to improve their
tennis skills.
4. SOCIAL Players build social
skills such as working cooperatively
with a partner, building friendships,
encouraging teammates and
showing sportsmanship during game play.
Coaching New Zealand Post Tennis Hot Shots
coaching sessions are run by Tennis New Zealand
October marks the beginning of Tennis
Canterbury’s exciting tournament calendar
for the 2016/17 season at Wilding Park. Chris
Anderson and Rosemary Hargreaves, both
experienced tournament co-coordinators,
have been appointed to organise this year’s
tournaments.
As in previous years, the programme for
junior tournaments will take place during
each of the school holidays, starting with the
Z Energy Junior Spring Open (2-7 October).
Entries for the Spring Open are now being
accepted online until the closing date of 23
Sept 2016. Fact Sheets are available on the
website for each tournament, and provide
information for planning and for play as well
as contact information for any questions. The
tournament welcomes players from the 8 and
under age group up to 18 years.
All junior tournaments are open to any
junior, regardless of age or ability. Players
can be from any area, in New Zealand and
internationally, except for the ASB Primary/
Intermediate Tournament on Show Weekend,
which is replicated throughout the country
for each area’s participation.
Primary Sports Canterbury and School
Sport Canterbury (Secondary Schools) also
www.canterburytennis.co.nz
qualified coaches. Our qualified coaches teach
kids to play in fun, supportive and interactive
sessions. Lessons generally run for between 30 and
60 minutes. NZPTHS coaching
sessions can be one-on-one or in a
group – ask your local venue what
options are available.
Community Play Community
Play is designed to give kids
the chance to have a hit in a
supportive environment where the
emphasis is on fun, not coaching.
The Community Play program
is conducted in clubs and centres
New Zealand-wide by parents,
club volunteers and NZPTHS
coaches.
Get involved today If Tennis
Hot Shots sounds like a fun
summer sport for your child,
please contact Andrew Falck at
Tennis Canterbury today to link
you with the right programme for your child
Contact Andrew Falck, email: andrew.falck@
canterburytennis.co.nz
Tennis Canterbury Region
Junior Tennis Tournaments
encourage tennis through tournaments
during term time. These tournaments are
advertised and encouraged through the
schools, then organised and run through
Tennis Canterbury. This is an opportunity for
players to try out tennis and to inspire them
to go further.
Tennis Canterbury will host the 16s and
under National Individual and Teams events
in January, with upcoming top NZ talent on
show.
The International Tennis Federation (ITF)
18 and under Junior Event will be held at the
end of January, with outstanding talent from
all over the world competing on our own
courts.
The Tennis Canterbury Open, held at the
end of November, attracts the very best NZ
players, including present and up and coming
Davis Cup / Federation Cup players.
Enjoy watching players in action, from
8-year-old beginners to top NZ and
international players. Mark the dates in your
diary. The tournament office is open during all
tournaments for any questions. Tournament
organisers can be reached at any time.
tournaments@canterburytennis.co.nz
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