Note..
BDTA have two options for Junior players in Saturday
Morning Competition:
1) A local Beginners competition, which runs each school term for basic
level players and is confined to the Northern Suburbs. This competition
generally only has 2 divisions, and caters for players just starting out in
competition.
2) A larger 'Combined Association' competition run in conjunction with
Tennis Wollongong that runs for the whole summer, and then again in the Winter.
This is for players that have progressed passed the beginners competition
standard..This competition has around 10+ divisions and allows junior players to
compete from a basic level up to advanced.
When..
Saturday Mornings, 2 time slots, from 8:30am till
10:30am and 10:30am till 12:30pm. (ie you can nominate what time you want to
play your home matches (ie either 8.30 or 10.30), but when playing away you will
play at the time designated by your opposition).
Where..
When entering, you will be placed in a team representing one of the Tennis Clubs within the B&DTA.
(eg Bulli, Corrimal, Thirroul, etc) Your home matches will be at your entered
club and you will be required to travel when playing against teams from other
clubs.
Teams..
The teams are made up of 2 players per weekend. These players can be either male or female. Each team should consist of extra players so that each player is not required to play each and every week and can take a weekend off when required.
Playing Standard..
Initially when starting competition, players will
start in the 'Beginners' Divisions, and most of their matches will be within
Bulli & District (ie Wollongong's Northern suburbs). Once they progress pass the
beginners stage, they can enter the 'Combined Association Competition. This
involves teams from all over the Illawarra and has over 10+ divisions that cater
for junior players up to A grade standard.
Playing Format..
In General, each player will play both Singles and
Doubles matches within the two hour time-slot. The format varies slightly for
each division and for each competition. At the top level of the Combined
Association competition, players actually play for 4 hours in a Davis Cup format
(ie singles, singles, doubles, reverse singles, sing
What if I am not in a team?..
Most people playing in this competition don't enter as a team initially. By registering your interest through your local club (or through this web site), you will be placed in a team comparable to your ability and location.
How do I Join?.. Click HERE to get a list of clubs affiliated with B&DTA. Choose the club closest to you and ring the contact person and express your interest in joining the Saturday Morning Competition.
OR ...
Click HERE
to fill in a form indicating your interest.
OR ...
Ring / Email the Competition Secretary Andrew Muirhead - 4285 7808 or 0427 274458.