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www.canterburytennis.co.nz Cantabrian Tennis Player USA Bound On the 1st June 2016, Jack Tiller signed a national letter of intent with Southeastern Oklahoma State University, located in Durant, Oklahoma, USA. From the age of 15 Jack’s overall goal in tennis was to gain a scholarship to train, play and study in the United States of America. Through taking part in Canterbury Performance squads since the age of 12, he constantly saw older players being granted scholarships and given opportunities to experience American lifestyle through tennis while gaining invaluable experiences. Seeing others excel in the college tennis system encouraged him to start preparation for enrolment in Fall 2016. In October of 2015, Jack got in contact with John Gardner, the head coach in the Nelson/Marlborough region and his company, Inspire Sports. John’s expertise guided Jack through a comprehensive checklist of what he needed to achieve to reach his ultimate goal of signing with a college that fitted in well with what he wanted. John’s personalised programme was a great help. It began with initial meetings with Jack and his father so John could understand what they were looking for in a college. John then set out a ‘Plan of attack” on how they would go about getting a contract. They began working together through each stage, which included NCAA registration, skills video, personal website, SAT and GPA results and working through what colleges Jack wanted to contact. Jack believes that it would not have been possible for him to work through everything that needed to be done without John’s outstanding expertise and knowledge. Jack found John’s attention to detail and reliability to be outstanding. Jack began talks with the coach from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in March of this year. The coach expressed his interest in Jack joining the college team and, after talking through email, the college made an offer for Jack to attend their college and become part of the Savage Storm athletic family. After the initial paper work, Jack signed a national letter of intent, committing Jack to attending the university. Through his years of training, Jack’s ultimate goal was to get to university. Jack is a self-professed ‘late bloomer’ in tennis. During his junior years, he describes himself as a mediocre player who was always outside the top player category. Through growth, maturity and the help of the Canterbury training programme, he was able to play smarter tennis and achieve positive results. Coaching by Alistair Hunt and Matt Meredith has afforded Jack the opportunity to learn from the best and use their expertise on court, creating a huge advantage. Jack has represented Canterbury in multiple ties including Canterbury vs Marlborough, City vs Country, Canterbury team’s event and also the Canterbury men’s team. In 2015 he won the under 18 Canterbury Championships, a great result to put on his college application form. Jack has always loved the fact that tennis is mostly an individual sport, results are based on a player’s own ability and there are no excuses. Jack has always enjoyed competing in Canterbury Interclub representing his club of Elmwood. He is grateful to Ashley Forbes for giving him the opportunity to play top level tennis in the premiere grade against great players like James Meredith, Remi Fennon and other top rated players in the region. Jack feels that it through playing top level players that he has learned the most, even if it involved losing. During tennis season, Jack trains or plays every day of the week. Each week also includes four sessions of hitting, two fitness sessions and two days of interclub matches on the weekends. During the off season Jack keeps training with hitting three days a week and a fitness session and match play on the weekends. Jack chooses to keep his future goals simple. His immediate goal is to do the best he can to prepare for college and to give himself the best chance of success. For Jack, this means being fit and healthy, requiring him to train as well as he can every time he gets on the court. Over the long term, Jack plans to take every opportunity he can at Southeastern Oklahoma State in order to reach his full potential whilst there, not just in tennis, but also in academic life. For younger players aspiring to play college tennis, Jack’s advice is to never give up. Jack recalls many moments in his time of playing tennis when he thought he wasn’t good enough, or wasn’t able to compete to his full potential. Not TENNIS CANTERBURY 2016 / 2017 CALENDAR being the best player in the region or the nation is not a problem; it’s a challenge. By embracing that challenge, working hard and training, it is possible to shorten the gap between the different levels in order to compete in top level tennis. Have a goal and go for it! Jack invites anyone interested in college tennis to feel free to ask any questions. He will be happy to try and answer! AUGUST 26 Pre Season Interclub starts SEPTEMBER 10 ASB Premier Interclub starts 23 Pre Season Interclub ends 30, 1 12s Development Camp (camp full) OCTOBER TBA Midweek Ladies TBA Business House 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Z Energy 2016 Junior Spring Open 8, 9 ASB Senior Interclub starts 14, 15 Junior Interclub starts 15, 16 Junior Trial for National Teams 17 Junior National Teams named for 2017 event 22, 23, 24 MC Junior Open (Ashburton) 27 TBC Primary Schools Teams Yrs 5/6 doubles only NOVEMBER 11, 12, 13 2016 ASB Canterbury Primary and Intermediate Tennis Championships (show weekend) 16 Primary Schools Teams Yrs 7/8 doubles only NI Primary Schools Final (Waikato Tennis Centre / 21, 22 Hamilton) 22, 23 Canterbury Junior Secondary Schools Yrs 9-10 S/D 25, 26, 27 Tennis Canterbury Open (not junior) 28, 29 SI Primary Schools Finals (Timaru) DECEMBER 6 Intermediate Schools doubles only 10, 11 Junior Interclub Christmas Break 11 ASB Premier Interclub Finals 11, 12 ASB Senior Interclub Christmas Break 14, 15, 16, 17, 18s Nationals Individual (Albany Tennis Centre / Auckland) 18, 19 17, 18 12s, 14s, 16s Wild Card Playoffs (Scarbro / Auckland) TBA Tennis Hot Shots Tournament - Red and Orange Stage JANUARY 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 18s Nationals Indiv (Wilding Park / Christchurch) 7, 8, 9, 10 16s Nationals Teams (Wilding Park Christchurch) 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 14s Nationals Indiv (Scarbro/ Auckland) 12, 13, 14, 15 12s Nationals Teams (Scarbro / Auckland) 12, 13, 14, 15 14s Nationals Teams (Scarbro / Auckland) 16, 17, 18, 19, Wilson ITF Gd 4 TBC 20, 21, 22 TBC 16, 17, 18, 12s Nationals Indiv (Scarbro / Auckland) 19, 20 28, 29 ASB Senior Interclub Post Christmas start TBC ASB Premier Interclub second round FEBRUARY 3, 4 ASB Junior Interclub Post Christmas start 20, 21 Canterbury Secondary Schools Yrs 11-13 Open S/D MARCH 10, 11 Junior Interclub finishes 18, 19 ASB Senior Div 4-7 Grade Finals 25, 26 ASB Senior Div 1, 2 and 3 Grade Finals 27, 28, 29, 30 Teams Finals (Scarbro / Auckland) APRIL 23, 24 12S Development Camp (registrations open February 2017 26, 27, 28, 2017 Tennis Canterbury Junior Championships 29, 30 (TNZ Masters Tier 2 Event) MAY TBD Winter Interclub begins UNMATCHED CONSISTENCY, SUPERIOR PLAYABILITY Unstoppable innovation, unmatched consistency and the most premium woven felt all add up to more W’s for you. 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Something for everyone at Opawa Tennis Club The Opawa Tennis Club is situated in beautiful tree-lined Cholmondeley Ave in Opawa, across the road from the historic home and gardens of Risingholme. Its location makes it a very convenient home club to tennis players in many areas of South- East Christchurch, including Lyttelton and bays, Heathcote, Hillsborough, St Martins, Opawa, Woolston, Waltham, Linwood and Charleston. The Opawa Tennis Club has a long and eventful history, dating from its establishment in 1907. Being situated close to the Heathcote River, the courts and clubhouse suffered moderate damage in the 2010 earthquakes, repairs to which have been mostly completed. The club enjoys six well-positioned courts, four of which are astroturf and two new flexipave courts. An elevated clubhouse provides excellent views over the courts, where members can watch the play from the extensive sunny balcony, or socialise postplay in the comfortable lounge area. The quiet residential area offers easy parking, and is close to many bus routes including the Orbiter. Whether you are starting out as a beginner, junior or adult, a keen social player, or wanting a more competitive challenge, Opawa can cater for a wide range of player abilities. We have six senior competitive interclub teams, and are very excited to have a team competing in Division One Women this year. Also of note, we are very proud of our several senior members who are still playing into their eighties, many of whom have been club members for decades. We are very fortunate to have our own professional coach, Sally Moorfield from ‘Red Stripe Tennis’, who has more than 25 years experience in tennis coaching. Sally and her enthusiastic team of instructors provide coaching for both juniors and seniors, in individual or group sessions. They can guide your child from absolute beginner to interclub player in one of the approximately 20 junior interclub teams. (The club is lucky to have a very active, sociable committee that includes a dedicated junior administrator.) New players are invited to join in any club day on a no-obligation free first visit. We are especially encouraging of adults wanting to return to tennis after a break. Players obtain the best value when they join as full members and purchase a key so they have use of the club facilities for a full year, or The 2016-2017 season opens at Opawa with a fun play/ registration morning on Sunday the 4th September there is the option of attending casually at $10 per session. Tennis racquets are available for use at the club if required by new members. The 2016-2017 season opens at Opawa with a fun play/registration morning on Sunday the 4th September. Find out about Hot Shots or have a go at Aerobic Tennis. Meet the coaches and stay for a cup of tea and a sausage sizzle. General information, contact phone numbers and membership forms can be found on our website. www.sportsground. co.nz/opawatennis We welcome all enquiries, or just come along to our open fun morning, or any of our senior club sessions: www.canterburytennis.co.nz Senior Club Tennis:, Saturdays from 1pm, Wednesday morning coaching session with Sally Moorfield 9.30-11.30 ($15), Tuesday from 1pm, Sundays 10am. Contact Ian Williams, M: 0272 303 927 For enquiries about Juniors, including mini stars, junior stars and junior interclub, please contact the junior administrator. Andrea Baker mobile 021 232 714 General information, contact phone numbers and membership forms can be found on our website. www.sportsground.co.nz/opawatennis Senior Club Tennis: Ian Williams 0272 303 927 Junior Administrator: Andrea Baker 021 232 714 Club Contact Phone Email Beckenham Peter Dunbar (Juniors) 027 667 7045 peter@peterdunbar.co.nz Dave Hillman (Adults) 027 221 0290 dave@exalindustries.co.nz Cashmere Andrea Baker (Juniors) 021 232 714 bakesak@yahoo.com Shane Steele (Adults) 03 332 0865 shaneanthonysteele@gmail.com Opawa Sue MacEwan (Juniors) 027 892 1393 familymacewan@xtra.co.nz Richard Fairchild (Adults) 03 332 5895 fairchild@xtra.co.nz Spreydon Nan Mason 03 338 8124 nanamason@clear.net.nz St Martins Valley Kay Jelley 03 981 2974 kayejellybeans@gmail.com CASHMERE TENNIS CLUB Valley Road, Cashmere Come out and Proud holder of the Tennis Canterbury Club of the Year Award 2014/15. Come and see for yourself why this is THE BEST place to enjoy tennis! • Our upgraded facilities include 13 courts • Large friendly club house with licensed facilities • Social tennis runs throughout the year, Saturdays from 12.30pm, Wednesday evenings in summer from 5pm followed by a BBQ Adult Open Day on Saturday 1st October 12.30pm is FREE and new members are very welcome We are a family friendly club, offering playing and coaching opportunities for players of ALL ages, levels and abilities. Matt Meredith (Coach of the Year Award 2014) Head Resident Coach www.cashmeretennis.org.nz • Phone 03 980 7358
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