Social games, competitions and coaching: Shepparton Lawn Tennis Club head coach Luke Dixon and vice-president Jarrod Bingham.
It’s game, set and match for the all-inclusive sport of tennis, so grab a racquet and hit the courts.
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STORY: GEORGIA ROSSITER.
It’s a sport that can be played year-round, as a single player or with a team.
Which is why Shepparton Lawn Tennis Club vice-president Jarrod Bingham wants as many kids as possible to sign up to play.
“We don’t want the next Novak Djokovic or Rodger Federer here, we just want as many people playing tennis as we can,” Jarrod said.
“Whether that’s playing competitions, having a lesson with Luke or whether that’s just coming down with friends or your parents and having a hit.”
Keystone Tennis head coach Luke Dixon — who operates out of Shepparton Lawn Tennis Club — offers tennis lessons for children as young as five, mostly in groups.
“I try and put them in groups with their friends as best as we can, but for the most part they just come along and join in with other kids,” Luke said.
Pick up a racquet: Shepparton Lawn Tennis Club wants as many people to play tennis as possible.
“It’s a great atmosphere.”
Each week, the classes focus on a different skill, before building up to matches by the end of the term.
And the club has enough grades so kids of all abilities and ages can play to their level.
“Whether your kid in in competitions or playing at a level which is suitable for them,” Jarrod said.
“Some other sports, there might only be one football team or one cricket team.
“But (in tennis), they’re out there in a grade which they’re suited to, in a team of people that they know, and they’re having a good day of tennis.”
With a wide range of classes, competitions and social game times, Shepparton Lawn Tennis Club is always looking for new members.
For more information, visit Shepparton Lawn Tennis Club’s Facebook page or phone the clubhouse on 5821 2843.
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