Monash Sport and Tennis Australia turn kids into Hot Shots!

Tuesday 3 March, 2009

Monash Sport are contributing to the tennis revolution by jumping onboard Tennis Australia’s kid’s starter program - Aviva Tennis Hot Shots.

Tennis superstar Alicia Molik has thrown her support behind Aviva Tennis Hot Shots to get more kids active through playing the game of tennis.

“I have always really enjoyed playing tennis, and it is great to see young kids having fun as part of the Aviva Tennis Hot Shots program.  The softer balls and smaller courts really give them the chance to play the game, and get a feel for tennis, from the very beginning,” Alicia Molik said.

Aviva Tennis Hot Shots is for children under 12 years of age.  The use of low compression tennis balls, smaller racquets and courts makes it easier for children to start playing tennis in a scaled down environment.

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) recommends the use of red, orange and green modified ball and court sizes, all part of Aviva Tennis Hot Shots, as the ideal development pathway.

The competition program enables children who are not yet able to play tennis on a full size court with a regular tennis ball to compete against others at a similar standard whilst having fun.

Launched during the lead up to the 2008 Australian Open, the program has already attracted hundreds of official venues, with thousands of children now experiencing competition tennis for the first time.

All registered players receive an Aviva Tennis Hot Shots pack containing a t-shirt, a red category low compression tennis ball and a take home activity book so that kids can practice at home.

This is a great opportunity to get all children involved in tennis, the sport of a lifetime.

 Monash Sport Clayton is now taking enrolments for the Aviva Tennis Hot Shots competition program.

For further information on how to register please contact:

Monash Sport
Building 1, Monash University
Wellington Road, Clayton Campus
Tel: 9905 4102