Welcome to the Term 1 2025 season of Tennis
Venue and Times:
Games are on Thursdays after school at the Stevenson Tennis Centre, Logan Park.
Our NEW Thursday Coaching and Social Doubles tennis program is set to start on the 20th of
February 2025 for a 7-week session ending on the 3rd of April. Please view the
below details of each available session and appropriate year sign up.
Program Dates: February 20, 27 / March 6, 13, 20, 27 / April 3 (7 Weeks)
*(If we need to cancel a full day because of rain, we will have 1 make up day to be held on the 10th of
April)
Sessions/ times:
(Session 1) 3:30 - 4:30pm, (1 hr) Coaching, free to join session 2 afterwards
*(must sign up for both & is based on availability)
(Session 2) 4:30 - 5:30pm, (1 hr) Social Doubles & Games (40 students max)
(Session 3) 5:30 – 6:30pm, (1 hr) Social Doubles & Games (40 students max)
Coaching: Tennis Otago has employed their very own coaches to facilitate this new program.
What to expect: Tennis Otago’s friendly and motivated coaches will guide the players through the
fundamentals of tennis, while keeping it fun and active.
Social doubles and games are a way for players to experience match play in a fun and non-competitive
environment with a focus on keeping score, sportsmanship, and working with a teammate. And to wrap
it all up with a fun team game at the end!
Session 1 (Coaching): This session is perfect for those new to tennis or those who just want to work
on their tennis skills.
Students will be shown the core fundamentals of all strokes and positioning to be able to sustain a rally
and begin to enjoy the game. Engaging drills and games are used to make the learning process fun
and instill a supportive team environment.
Session 2 & 3 (Social Doubles & Games): These sessions are great for those who can maintain a rally
and have basic tennis skills. Why not try coaching in the first session and practice what you learned in
session 2?
Doubles partners will be sent out to a court for (2) 20-minute mini match games with no add scoring.
After 20 minutes, you will rotate 1 court to the left and shake hands with your new opponents. With the
last 10 minutes left, we will finish with a large group team game.
Footwear: Please ensure students have appropriate non-marking footwear on the tennis court.
Everyone is welcome! Whether you are giving tennis a go for the first time or you have played many
times before.
WE ARE HAPPY YOU ARE HERE!
Fees: Fees are $60 for coaching plus $40.00 per person Social Doubles (for term 1), fees include entry to Logan Park Tennis Courts.
Uniform: Navy blue shorts or tracksuit pants, OGHS Tennis top will be provided once fees are paid and online school registration form is filled in. YOU DO REQUIRE YOUR OWN TENNIS RACKET.
Failure to turn up for a game: If for some reason your team cannot play one week, you must inform Ms Hokianga (hk@otagogirls.school.nz)or Mrs Cole (ce@otagogirls.school.nz) before 11am on Thursdays. (It must be a good reason!)
Cancellations: We will be informed by 12:30pm each Thursday if rain cancellations have been made for Logan Park. Cancellation notices will be posted around school, and via the school app.
Lunchtime Training: The OGHS tennis courts behind the gym are available for your use during lunch hour, please contact Ms Hokianga or Mrs Cole if you would like extra coaching.
Any queries or concerns please do not hesitate to contact Ms Hokianga (Sports Coordinator) or Mrs Cole TIC Tennis.
Payments for registration can be done
- online here when completing the Registration form,
- online via bank transfer using account number 12 3485 0014040 50 and putting Name and Sport as reference, or,
- by paying at the office.
Uniform: Navy blue shorts or tracksuit pants, OGHS Tennis top will be provided once fees are paid and online school registration form is filled in. YOU DO REQUIRE YOUR OWN TENNIS RACKET.