18 Years & Under Tennis Championships (Pizzey Cup)
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18 YEARS & UNDER TENNIS @SchoolSportAust @SchoolSportAust CHAMPIONSHIPS (PIZZEY CUP) Championship information including SHEPPARTON, VICTORIA draws and results can be found at www.schoolsport.edu.au 29 APRIL – 7 MAY, 2017 Proudly hosted by SSA TENNIS TENNIS School Sport Australia President: Mr Graeme Jennings Acting Executive Officer: Mr Mike Grant Tennis National Secretary: Mr Graeme Waight School Sport Victoria President: Ms Sarah Burns Vice President: Mr Tony Goodwin Chief Executive Officer: Ms Jude Maguire DET Representative: Mr Tim Fitzgerald Local Organising Committee School Sport Victoria: Mr Ian Landy Ms Jeanetta Rodwell Mr Raff Agostino Tennis Victoria: Mr Nick Hinneberg Tennis Australia Mr Ben Dew Shepparton Lawn Tennis Club Mr Malcolm Thiel SSA Tennis (Jack Pizzey Cup) Championships 2017 - Page 1 Welcome from School Sport Australia School Sport Australia President’s Welcome On behalf of the Board of School Sport Australia, I welcome all students, teachers, team officials and parents to the 2017 School Sport Australia Pizzey Cup Tennis 18 Years and Under Championship. Established in 1981, School Sport Australia is responsible for the development and promotion of school sport in Australia. Each year school sport representative opportunities are provided for over 6,000 students. State and Territory school sport bodies work collaboratively and have accepted responsibility for implementing School Sport Australia programs, assisting in policy development and providing, through their individual state/territory networks, the maximum number of opportunities for students to participate in the broadest possible range of sporting activities. School sport is offered at district, regional, state and interstate level and each year, hundreds of thousands of Australian students are provided with participation opportunities. Approved international programs and the Pacific School Games are features of the national school sport calendar. International competitions planned during 2017 include Football, Hockey, Netball and Water Polo, plus schools representing School Sport Australia will be invited to participate at International School Sport Federation competitions in Athletics and Tennis. Interstate sporting competitions provide opportunities for students to participate in sport at the highest level. These Championships are an integral part of the School Sport Australia program, not only for their sporting benefits, but also for the immense educational, cultural and social benefits they provide for the participants. I extend to all students my best wishes in their pursuit of selection for their State or Territory team and wish them an enjoyable and rewarding experience as they pursue their personal goals in this particular sporting endeavour. Representing a State or Territory is an achievement of which you can feel very proud. I hope that all competitors, team officials, organisers and supporters associated with this Championship derive satisfaction and fulfilment from their involvement. In closing, I wish to acknowledge and thank School Sport Victoria, Tennis Australia, Tennis Victoria, the Championship officials and all of the officials from the competing States and Territories for their contribution in ensuring the success of the Championship. Graeme Jennings President School Sport Australia SSA Tennis (Jack Pizzey Cup) Championships 2017 - Page 2 Welcome from School Sport Victoria On behalf of School Sport Victoria, I extend a very warm welcome to all students, teachers, team officials and parents to the 2017 School Sport Australia Pizzey Cup Tennis Championships. It is Victoria’s privilege to host such a prestigious event and I am grateful to the Organising Committee for their expertise and time in the planning already undertaken to ensure SSV run a quality competition. I would also like to acknowledge the coaches, managers and officials, as well as staff from each state in their School Sport units, for their cooperation and professional attitude towards the staging of this event. I extend my congratulations to the students who have been selected to represent their State or Territory and acknowledge that you wear your uniforms with pride. Your selection reflects dedication and commitment to the sport not only from you personally but also the support you have received from your teachers, coaches and family. I hope that the coming week of competition is rewarding for you; not only to exhibit and develop your skills and teamwork, but to enable you to continue or develop new friendships. The aims of School Sport Australia, which SSV will foster during this event, are to ensure that students develop athletically, socially and educationally from their involvement in school sport. Remembering this, I hope that all participants will enjoy themselves and achieve the team and personal goals you have set yourselves. I also hope that within the busy competition schedule you will have time to sample some of the many attractions that Shepparton has to offer. I wish all participants an enjoyable and memorable week. Jude Maguire Chief Executive Officer School Sport Victoria SSA Tennis (Jack Pizzey Cup) Championships 2017 - Page 3 Welcome from the National Secretary On behalf of School Sport Australia I would like to welcome all students participating in the 2017 J.C.A. Pizzey Cup and Tennis Australia Cup. Congratulations to you all on representing your State/Territory at this important and prestigious tennis event. The Pizzey Cup was inaugurated in 1963 with the trophy being donated by the then Queensland Minister of Education, Mr Jack Pizzey. From 1938 to 1963 the Bruce Cup was competed for in an under 15 years event. With the start of the Pizzey Cup, the Bruce Cup became the trophy to be competed for by primary aged school students. Both events have added considerably over the years to the long and proud history of Australian tennis with some of Australia’s finest tennis players, coaches and officials commencing their careers at these two tournaments. It is one of the outstanding features of School Sport Australia Championships that representatives from across Australia are able to compete on a regular basis despite the vast distances involved. I am certain that the great traditions of school sport will be maintained throughout this event. I acknowledge the continuing support by Tennis Australia of this event. The support of Tennis Australia is instrumental to the success of this event. This year gold Australian Ranking points will be awarded for all Tennis Australia Cup matches. To the School Sport Victoria team lead by Ian Landy goes my appreciation for their effort and skill in organising this event. To the Shepparton Tennis Club thank you for hosting this year’s event. I’m sure everyone involved will enjoy your warm hospitality, great facilities and fabulous grass courts. To the team managers go my sincere thanks for their continued support, loyalty and friendship. Their contribution is considerable in making this School Sport Australia activity the successful and enjoyable learning experience for students it has been for many years. I trust that all matches will be played in the true spirit of sportsmanship, and as the competition progresses, new and valuable friendships will be made. I know that your time in Shepparton will be rewarding, and you will return home with fond memories of your participation in the 2017 J.C.A. Pizzey Cup and Tennis Australia Cup. Graeme Waight National Tennis Secretary SSA Tennis (Jack Pizzey Cup) Championships 2017 - Page 4 Welcome from Tennis Australia On behalf of Tennis Australia, we would like to welcome you to Shepparton for the 2017 Pizzey Cup. Congratulations on being selected to represent your state/territory and we hope you enjoy the experience of participating in this great event. Tennis Australia is once again delighted to provide support to this long running secondary school event, and would like to thank School Sport Australia and national tennis secretary Graeme Waight for their efforts in making the Pizzey Cup the fantastic event that it is. Tennis Australia and School Sport Australia have a long and proud association with the Pizzey Cup – a tournament that was first contested nationally in 1978. The honour board of previous Pizzey Cup competitors is a who’s who of Australian tennis. Former greats such as Ken Rosewall, John Alexander and Evonne Cawley, and more recently Wally Masur, Mark Woodforde, Richard Fromberg, Patrick Rafter, Sam Stosur, Casey Dellacqua, James Duckworth and Jordan Thompson (to mention just a few) have all enjoyed the opportunity to represent their states. In tennis we are committed to developing young Australians in both their sporting and educational endeavours and see the Pizzey Cup as an integral part of this development. Along with this, the Pizzey Cup also provides a unique opportunity to forge new friendships and to have memorable cultural experiences. For some of you it will be your first opportunity playing state/territory representative team tennis. For others it presents an opportunity to capitalise on quality match-play opportunities as you look towards future national and international tennis success. To all competitors, whatever your goals, we wish you all the very best in a memorable week of fun and exciting competitive tennis. Paul Cammack Director of Participation Tennis Australia SSA Tennis (Jack Pizzey Cup) Championships 2017 - Page 5 Welcome from Tennis Victoria On behalf of the Tennis Victoria Board of Directors and staff, it is my pleasure to welcome all competitors and supporters to the Shepparton Lawn Tennis Club for the 54th staging of the Pizzey Cup tennis event. This national secondary school tennis championships has a rich history with many famous Australian players participating over the years. Team tennis events like the Pizzey Cup are always a great chance for players to enjoy good camaraderie and support each other. Tennis Victoria is proud to be able to support this national showcase of some of the best junior players in the country. We hope all teams enjoy the event and I wish everyone a fantastic week of competition at this wonderful tennis facility in regional Victoria.