Time - Start at 9 am. Finish between 1:45 & 2:30 pm subject to the number of entries. Players and Managers need to arrive by 8:45 am. Venue will be open from 8:15 am.
Venue - Arena 5, Barber Hall at Central Energy Trust Arena
Cost - $80 per school
Each school will need to select 4 boys and 4 girls to form their team. All players must be in Year 4, 5 or 6. If you may wish to enter just 4 boys or 4 girls, please let me know.
The tournament is only singles matches. No doubles will be played. Schools must rank their players 1-4 for both boys and girls teams and this must be advised to me by 6 pm on Monday 10th November. This order can't be changed throughout the day. Each player will play 2 matches against each team. The players ranked 1 & 2 will play the 1 & 2 ranked players from the opposition team. 3 & 4 will play 3 & 4. Each match will be 1 or 2 games to 11 depending on entries. We should be able to fit in a full round robin on the day but this may be subject to the number of entries. There will be a Boys Team Winner, Girls Team Winner, Overall Team Winner (Combined Boys and Girls) & Individual Prizes awarded on the day.
The Longest Rally and Ball Bounce Challenges will be held. The current record for the longest rally is 849 hits. Do you think you have 2 players that could beat that record this year?!
Players will be expected to demonstrate correct service. Starting behind the white line and throwing the ball up from an open palm are most important. Extra study & practice on this may be required leading up to the tournament.
Can I please get an initial response whether or not your school can enter a team this year. Can everyone please respond by Wednesday 17th September.