Castlemaine and District Tennis Association clubs Castlemaine, Newstead, Maldon and Harcourt have started another summer season for junior competition.
The CDTA reports that it is noticeable that some of our local 15 and 16 year old players are putting away their tennis racquets or now concentrating on Bendigo Pennant matches – Junior Friday A Grade or Saturday senior tennis – and some have joined our Monday night doubles comp – so they are certainly continuing lots of tennis.
The association is finding, however, that there is huge growth in tennis for those age 13 and under – especially at ages 5 to 9. The “Future Stars” sessions for young players at 3pm on Sundays at Castlemaine courts is getting lots of young players (come down and try it if you have a tennis player age 6 to 11). And new coach Anthony Zafiris (0403 724 796) has a huge number being coached. So the future is bright for tennis in Castlemaine and surrounding areas.
Castlemaine and District Tennis Association results for Saturday October 15 were as follows:
In Junior A Grade (formerly Section 2): Castlemaine Rockets defeated Castlemaine Rogue Four 3 matches 8 sets to 3 matches 7 sets points 5 to 3. Castlemaine Kelpies defeated Castlemaine Sharks 5 matches 10 sets to 1 match 2 sets, points 7 to 1.
In Junior B Grade (formerly Section 3): Castlemaine Death Adders stung Maldon 4 matches 8 sets to 2 matches 5 sets, points 6 to 2. Castlemaine Powerhits defeated Harcourt 6 matches 12 sets to 0 matches 0 sets, 8 points to 0. The Newstead Kangaroos versus Castlemaine Bandits match was deferred to a later date.
In Junior C Grade (formerly Junior 1): Castlemaine Flaming Balls defeated Newstead 6 matches 12 sets to 0 matches 0 sets, points 8 to 0. Maldon Masters defeated Castlemaine Stars 3 matches 8 sets to 3 matches, 7 sets, 5 points to 3.For queries on joining a local club please phone Graham Forbes on 0406 346 466.