This page explains how to nominate for selection in the 18 years and under tennis state teams to compete at the School Sport Australia championships in 2025.

Who can nominate to be selected

To nominate for selection, students must be:

• enrolled at an affiliated school.
• born 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012.

Where and when

Bendigo, Victoria from Saturday 3 to Saturday 10 May 2024.

Travel dates may vary due to flight availability.

Team officials

• Coach - Francy Kyriacou, Tennis SA
• Team manager - Dean Carter, Happy Valley Primary School
• Tour manager - Natalie Carling, Trinity Gardens School

The team will be under the supervision of the team officials to meet supervision ratios.

How to nominate for selection

Complete the online nomination form by Thursday 30 January 2025.

You will receive a confirmation email once your nomination has been processed. Your school will also be sent a copy as confirmation of your nomination. Your school has the right to not approve a child’s involvement based on behaviour, attendance and other grounds as determined by the school.

Selection criteria

All students wishing to be considered for selection must nominate online by Thursday 30 January 2025. Meeting the selection criteria does not guarantee selection.

• The players with the highest UTR will be selected in the team.
• The top 8 boys and top 8 girls will be selected in the team to travel to the championship.
• There will be 2 boys and 2 girls who will be selected as non-travelling reserves.

Selected players must attend 2 compulsory training sessions/team meetings held before to the championships. Details will be advised to selected players.

Players will be notified of their selection or non-selection by Friday 7 February 2025.

Players who participate at the School Sport Australia Championship will receive UTR points.

School endorsement

Selection in a School Sport SA state team requires endorsement from the student’s school principal before confirming their place in the team. Therefore, parents are advised not to make any arrangements that incur costs until the school has confirmed that the student fulfils all requirements.

Training and championship expectations

All selected team members will be required to attend all team trainings and a team photo shoot.

Country team members travelling more than 2 hours can negotiate their commitment.

The selected student agrees to attend the competition for the full duration including the opening and closing ceremonies and the educational experience.

Accommodation and travel

If selected in a state team, a non-refundable flight booking fee applies. This amount will be included on the student’s itemised invoice. All team members travel as a group to and from the championship and stay in group accommodation with team officials. All travel and accommodation arrangements are coordinated by School Sport SA. Parent/caregivers may negotiate independent travel arrangements for the return trip to Adelaide only.

Championship costs

An individual itemised account will be provided for every student selected in a School Sport SA state team.

The cost is estimated to be to be approximately $2800 for this championship. Flights, accommodation, transport, food, levies, and training costs will be included on the invoice.

Uniform ordering will be a separate online ordering process where payment is made directly to the supplier. Personal spending money will be an additional cost for families and will not appear on the invoice.

Fixtures and results

See School Sport Australia Tennis for fixtures and results as they become available.