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🎾 JUNIOR ROUND ROBIN TENNIS SERIES 2026 🎾 Illawarra Suburbs Lawn Tennis Association - Junior Branch will be running a series of Junior Round Robin tournaments Played monthly on Sundays The competition is open to girls and boys, who will compete against each other EVENT DETAILS Age Groups (age as at 1 June 2026): 🎾10 & Under 🎾12 & Under 🎾 Championship balls used for all matches 💥 Players earn points each tournament with totals counting towards the Finals in November! ⚠️ Maximum of 20 players per age group - players will be accepted on a first reply basis Matches will be played at: 📍 Illawarra Tennis Centre* 71 Chapel Street, Rockdale 2216 * Location may change depending on player numbers and court availability. Advance notice will be provided of any venue changes FIRST EVENT Sunday 28 June 2026 (entries close 21 June) Time: 🕐 1pm to 🕔 5pm Further dates to be advised HOW TO ENTER Entries close 7️⃣ days before each event Registration Form (PDF version) Registration Form (Word version) 📧 Email your completed registration form to: tournamentjuniorbranch@gmail.com ENTRY FEE $25 per tournament PAYMENT DETAILS Illawarra Suburbs Lawn Tennis Association BSB: 032 151 | Account Number: 514742 Please include the player's initial and surname as the payment reference TOURNAMENT ORGANISERS Queries regarding this event should be directed to: Dennis Bindon: ☎️ 0417 421 072 or Graham Pearson: ☎️ 0413 047 886

Prioritise Tennis: Your Feedback Is Needed on the Scarborough Park Courts Facility Upgrade The ISLTA Junior Branch Committee would like to encourage as many people as possible to complete the survey as well as urging any contacts you may have who support the courts being refurbished for the community to play tennis on, to also complete the survey . Please note that it's possible that to complete the survey you may be required to register. If that is the case and you prefer not to register, you can also send your feedback by the following methods: Mail: City Projects, PO Box 21, Rockdale NSW 2216 Email: city.projects@bayside.nsw.gov.au Bayside Council is currently seeking feedback on the planned Scarborough Park Courts Facility Upgrade of the tennis courts at Hawthorne Street, Ramsgate. What's important to highlight in your feedback is that the upgrade must ensure that tennis can be played on all six courts, even if the courts are to be shared with other sports, and that a number of courts should be dedicated tennis only courts. This is a tennis centre and has been for decades. It was a successful one, even when somewhat run-down, but it was abandoned by Bayside Council some time ago and allowed to become completely derelict. It has been vandalised and abandoned to the point of being unplayable and unusable. If Bayside Council had looked after and maintained the courts properly, especially with the monies that Kevin Coleman was able to give back to Bayside Council after managing the courts for 2+ years on a volunteer basis , we would not be in this dire position now. In addition, the courts could have been used throughout the COVID-19 lockdowns, as tennis was one of the few sports that could be played. You can read some background here and here . Another significant point is that a flexi-cushion surface should not be installed, or at least not on all courts. The reason for this is that the flexi-cushion surface is unsuitable for those who have had knee and/or hip replacements and for our more senior players. One of the sports suggested by Bayside Council to be played on the courts is netball - there are 15 asphalt and 17 grass courts that have been newly refurbished on West Botany Street, Rockdale, only minutes from Hawthorne Street. The St George District Netball Association, which leases the courts from Council, secured $1 million for the upgrade. The 15 netball hard courts were resurfaced, and new netball rings and fencing installed. The works were completed only last year. Do they really need more netball courts at Hawthorne Street? If any additional salient points come to light please feel free to share them via our Facebook page in order to strengthen the case for the prioritisation of tennis or at the very least, for there to be no reduction in the number of courts tat tennis can be played on. Hopefully, we can do enough to ensure the future of tennis in the area by ensuring the court upgrade meets the needs of the tennis community, but your feedback is key to achieving this. Please feel free to share the survey as widely as possible and especially to tennis contacts and tennis pages/groups. Our understanding, and our concern, is that a significant number of people support the multi-sport use of the courts without understanding or caring about the ramifications for tennis, especially the long-term negative impacts, so please take the few minutes required to complete the survey . Feedback must be submitted by Monday 15 August . With sincere thanks, Illawarra Suburbs Lawn Tennis Association - Junior Branch Committee

REGISTRATION Registration for the Winter 2026 Competition is now closed and coaches have already submitted their teams. If you're interested in playing/submitting a team in a future competition, r egister to keep updated by clicking here . We strongly recommend having three (3) players in each team as this will reduce the number of forfeits in the event of illness or unexpected ability to play. Don't have a coach? Here is a list of coaches who currently submit teams to our Saturday Morning Competitions. Alternatively, contact the A - B Grade Coordinators at isltajbcomp@gmail.com . Click here to enlarge image Please note : To participate in ISLTA JB competitions, all players in all grades must have a Tennis Australia 66333 number . In addition, players must complete their Competitive Player Profile and link their profile to their UTR from Match Centre . This will also enable players to submit their results directly to Match Centre . This is a Tennis Australia mandatory requirement. Register now at Match Centre for your Tennis Australia 66333 number . Updates on registering for upcoming competitions will be published on our Facebook page . You can also register to keep updated by clicking here . A - C GRADE PLAYER REGISTRATION Coaches submit team registrations on behalf of all teams and players, using the Team Registration Form . Contact your coach to ensure they have your correct details, including your Tennis Australia 66333 number . For independent teams who don't have a coach, each team player will need to complete a Player Registration Form. Contact isltajbcomp@gmail.com to be sent the form . Players who don't have a coach or a team will also need to complete the Player Registration Form . Contact isltajbcomp@gmail.com to be sent the form . Please note: All players must have a Tennis Australia 66333 number. Register now at Match Centre . All players must also be UTR-registered . UNIVERASL TENNIS RATING - UTR Premier, A and B Grades are run as UTR competitions. All players in those grades are required to be UTR-registered . Players are required by Tennis Australia to link their UTR to their Tennis Australia Competitive Player Profile (accessible after registering for their 66333 number). Don't have a UTR? Register now and create your profile at UTR Sports . Once registered, please send an email with your name, surname and suburb, and with "UTR Registration " as the subject line to: isltajbcomp@gmail.com . PREMIER GRADE Premier Grade Summer Competition 2025/26 Expressions of interest are now closed. Please send your details to isltapremier@gmail.com to be considered for future competitions .

Interdistrict Challenge Cup REPRESENTATIVE COMPETITION ISLTA Junior Branch is proud to represent the Illawarra area in the Interdistrict and Challenge Cup competitions. ISLTA has proudly been a part of Interdistrict since 1947 with junior, senior and veteran events in the eight-week competition. In the Challenge Cup, ISLTA players are able to compete against the teams from SDTA (Southern Districts Tennis Association) in an annual one-day competition competing for the Challenge Cup trophy. Interdistrict Challenge Cup Interdistrict INTERDISTRICT ISLTA Junior Branch is proud to be a part of an annual inter-district competition where teams of different age groups and genders compete against each other. Players from the Illawarra district (St George and Sutherland Shire) must trial for a position in their age group's team. The team goes on to represent Illawarra by playing against teams from more than 17 Sydney metropolitan associations. 🎾 Age groups: 10s, 12s, 14s and 16s in both boys’ and girls' teams 🎾 Ages are as at 30 September 2026 🎾 All age Open tournament is also available for men and women Trial date: Sunday 17 May 2026 Time: 3pm - 6pm Illawarra Tennis Centre at Rockdale - Courts 10-15 Registration forms must be submitted to Tracy Charas by no later than Sunday 17 May Download the Registration Form 2026 Tournament Dates: Note: this competition is played on Sundays 26 July and 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 August No play on 6 September for Father's Day Semi-Finals and Play-offs : 13 September | Finals : 20 September (location TBC ) Players must be available to play on all Sundays and at all locations Tournament time: 12.30pm until finish 🎾 All players are required to have a Tennis Australia 66333 number and it is the responsibility of each player to provide that when registering. This also applies to reserves. Tennis NSW has provided a step-by-step guide on how to request your 66333 number , but should you have any queries or issues obtaining it, please contact Tracy Charas or Tennis NSW; 🎾 Registration for Interdistrict is FREE to all players already registered and playing in an ISLTA competition . Non-ISLTA players will be charged an administration fee (amount TBC) ; 🎾 Team shirts will be provided free of charge to all successful players placed into a team; 🎾 Courts at Rockdale Tennis Club will be available free of charge each week for 1.5 hours for players to practise on before the tournament begins; 🎾 Updates will be published on the ISLTA Interdistrict Facebook page ; 🎾 Although there have been changes to the international rules regarding coaching from off the court, this does not apply to Interdistrict. Coaching and interference from outside the court boundaries are not permitted. Contact Tracy Charas for more information: E: interdistrict@islta.com.au | M: 0418 248 396 Interdistrict 2025 Fact Sheet - 2026: Not Yet Available Illawarra is proud that the name Illawarra Tennis has been engraved on the George McKerihan Shield as the champion association 33 times since 1947. CHALLENGE CUP The Challenge Cup is an annual one-day junior event which is played on a Sunday each year between junior teams from our association (ISLTA) and Tennis Macarthur (SDTA - Campbelltown area association.) Due to changes at Tennis Macarthur Southern Districts Tennis Association, this year's Challenge Cup has been postponed and will be held in 2026 (Date TBC: Sunday ***) Location: Tennis Macarthur Wests Tennis Centre: 16 Old Leumeah Road Leumeah 2560 Teams of boys and girls are formed in the following age groups: 10s, 12s, 14s and 16s (age as at 30 October 2025) Coaches will submit players' names for nomination to play. Nominations close on Thursday TBC. Players will be selected on their ability; the final decision on players and teams will be made by the ISLTA – JB Committee. Tournament information : Registration for the Challenge Cup is free to all players already registered and playing in an Illawarra Suburbs Lawn Tennis Association – Junior Branch ( ISLTA – JB) competition; Team shirts will be provided free of charge to all successful players placed into a team; Players will need to arrive at the courts by no later than 8:30am on Sunday TBC to collect their shirt; After an introduction players will split into their teams with matches commencing at 9am; Games will follow a format of two (2) sets of doubles and one (1) set of singles; Players can organise, with assistance if required, seeding i.e. players ranking themselves 1, 2 or 3; This will ensure that players play the opposition’s ranked players in correct seeding. Morning tea and lunch (lunch details TBA) will be provided for the players. What players need to bring with them: A plate of fruit or cakes for morning tea to share; Their own drinks (not required to share); Sunscreen; Tennis racquets and whatever tennis/sporting equipment they normally use. We anticipate that the day will conclude at approximately 3pm. A trophy presentation will take place after the matches have been played at approximately 2:30pm. All players are required to remain at the courts for the trophy presentation. Contact Ken Low: 0410 626 712 lowkenson@gmail.com Challenge Cup

Hello Junior Branch Community! We are pleased that, due to the high level of vaccination rates across Greater Sydney, that this summer's Saturday morning tennis competition will likely commence on 20 November . It will be a shortened competition due to a number of key COVID-19 restrictions not being lifted until recently. Here's a copy of the letter that was sent to coaches on 13 October. If you have not yet spoken with your coach about being registered in a team, please contact them urgently. If you would like to play but don't have a coach or a team or need a third player, send an email to isltapremier@gmail.com with the following information: Name and surname DOB UTR (universaltennis.com ) Mobile number Coach's name (if applicable. Alternatively, include previous coach details) As we are made aware of updates from Tennis NSW and the NSW State Government, will be in touch to advise you of those details. Premier Grade Due to restrictions still in place, no trials will be held for the summer competition. Teams have been formed based on previous results and UTRs. Thank you for your continued patience and support during these difficult times. We are all greatly looking forward to a COVID-free, great summer of tennis for our juniors. See you on court very soon. Illawarra Suburbs Lawn Tennis Association - Junior Branch Committee

GALLERY Please send your photos to isltajb.photos@gmail.com and we'll add them to the gallery A-B GRADE: WINTER 2025 FINALS PREMIER GRADE: WINTER 2025 FINALS PREMIER GRADE: SUMMER 2024-2025 FINALS A-B GRADE: SUMMER 2024-2025 FINALS PREMIER GRADE: SUMMER 2023-2024 FINALS A-B GRADE: SUMMER 2023-2024 FINALS PREMIER GRADE: WINTER 2023 FINALS A-B GRADES: WINTER 2023 FINALS A-B GRADES: SUMMER 2022-2023 FINALS PREMIER GRADE: SUMMER 2022-2023 FINALS WINTER 2022 FINALS A - C GRADES: SUMMER 2021 - 2022 FINALS PREMIER GRADE: SUMMER 2021 - 2022 FINALS A - C GRADES: SUMMER 2020 - 2021 FINALS PREMIER GRADE: SUMMER 2020 - 2021 FINALS PREMIER GRADE SUMMER 2020 - 2021 SEMI-FINALS

NOTICES COVID-19 Our tennis competitions are going ahead with your safety in mind. As directed by Government guidelines, we have a COVID-19 safety plan in place. Ensure you are social-distancing when possible, hand sanitising and always adhering to guidelines. Players - no handshakes, fist bumps or high fives and, instead, use racquet taps. Please regularly visit the COVID-19 page and like our ISLTA JB Facebook page for updates or changes to playing and spectator conditions. COVID-19 Plan UNIVERSAL TENNIS RATING (UTR) UTR is a global rating system supported by Tennis Australia that provides a single, objective, consistent and accurate measurement of skill level for tennis players for all ages, geographies and gender. A player’s UTR is a number between 1.00 and 16.50. Players having a UTR will assist Junior Branch in grading accurately and also to run tournaments. It will also ensure players are matched up to play opponents of a similar rating and therefore standard. Learn More SPORTSMANSHIP NOMINATIONS ISLTA Junior Branch rewards good sportsmanship with the Good Sportsmanship Awards. Prizes presented at the end of each comp (summer and winter) at the Finals presentations. Fill out the nomination section at the bottom of your Result Sheet . Example nomination reasons: Being polite to players both on and off the court Calling the score in a loud and clear voice Helping the opposing team in all things related to tennis e.g. attentive as a ball person. Learn More ACTIVE KIDS The NSW Government provides a $100 voucher to parents and guardians of school-enrolled children, with a second $100 voucher available from July each year. The $100 vouchers can be used against registration and participation costs for sport and fitness activities of no less than eight weeks’ duration that provide a moderate to vigorous level of physical activity. Apply for a Voucher REGISTRATIONS Registration for our current competition is now closed. If you're interested in submitting a team for our next competition, please register here for updates . You can also stay updated by following our Facebook page . Need a coach? Here is a list of coaches who currently submit teams to our Saturday morning competitions. Learn More HAVE A QUESTION? If you have any questions please see our FAQs . Alternatively, see the Committee and Contacts page to find the contact details and roles of committee members who can answer your questions. FAQs

COURT LOCATIONS & TEAM MANAGERS Click on the following images to enlarge them. DRAW KEY

FINDING A COACH Looking for a coach or do you need a team to play with in a Junior Branch Competition? Here's a list of coaches who currently enter teams in Junior Branch Saturday Morning Competitions.

FORMS RESULT SHEETS Result Sheet to be used only in the event that Match Centre is unavailable for players to record their scores Umpire Score Sheet Team Adjustment Form RULE BOOK Competition Rule Book and Draw (A & B Grades) Premier Grade Rules REGISTRATION For coaches to register their teams and players : Team Registration Form (coaches to complete) . Read more . Player Registration Form for independent teams that don't have a coach or for players who need a team. Read more . All players must have a Tennis Australia 66333 number to play. Register on Match Centre . Tennis Australia requires that players update their Competitive Player Profile on Match Centre and link their profile to their UTR. Players should visit UTR Sports to register for their UTR. Players must email their 66333 Tennis Australia number, together with their name and surname, to isltajbcomp@gmail.com .

Information for coaches - how to register your teams FOR COACHES - HOW TO REGISTER YOUR TEAMS Registration for the Summer 2025/2026 Competition is now open. The Competition starts Saturday 18 October . We will continue to use Match Centre for the recording and collation of competition results. To be eligible to play in ISLTA - Junior Branch competitions, each player must be Match Centre registered and have their own Tennis Australia 66333 number. To submit your teams for our Saturday Morning Competition, coaches should complete the updated Team Registration Form and email it to isltajbcomp@gmail.com by Saturday 27 September 2025 . Players and teams will then be graded and the various draws prepared. When completing the updated form , please enter one player per line. Enter all your teams on the one form. You will also need to add team details, including: Centre name; Address; Centre contact name and number; Court number/s that matches will be played on. Details for each Team Manager/Contact are also required; this is so that other teams can make contact regarding: Wet weather/washed out matches; Forfeits; Request assistance when substitute players are required. Competitive Player Profile and 66333 number - manda tory Coaches must ensure that all players in every team have a Tennis Australia Competitive Player Profile and 66333 number, which can be created by registering at Match Centre . UTR - mandatory All players must also be UTR-registered. Players can link their UTR from their Tennis NSW Competitive Player Profile . If they don't have a UTR they can register at utrsports.net . Alternatively, they can link through from their Tennis NS W Competitive Player Profile . To help reduce the incidence of forfeits, it is recommended that each team is made up of three (3) players. To ensure your player grade suggestions are as accurate as possible, we strongly recommend reviewing each player's previous results over the course of their most recent competition as well as their UTR. In order for us to grade the players and teams, prepare the draws and communicate all the details before the start of the Summer 2025/2026 Competition, we ask coaches to email the completed spreadsheet to isltajbcomp@gmail.com by no later than 27 September 2025. As we are working with very short timeframes, we’d really appreciate your help in meeting the deadlines. If you require assistance completing the updated Team Registration Form or have any questions, please contact our Competition Secretary on: isltajbcomp@gmail.com .

WELCOME BACK TO THE SUMMER COMP FOR 2022 We are delighted that the Summer Comp 2022 will recommence this Saturday 5 February and we wish all players, families and coaches a warm welcome back. The Tennis NSW Board - and therefore ISLTA Junior Branch - has updated the participation guidelines by removing the requirement for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination from Tuesday 1 February 2022, as follows: People are no longer required to be fully vaccinated or carry vaccination or exemption evidence; Face masks are required indoors when not participating in exercise. To limit the risk of spreading the virus, when playing, we ask that players continue not to shake hands, high five or fist bump but to tap racquets instead. Everyone should try to social-distance and to use sanitiser or wash hands as often as practical. Players who have tested positive to COVID-19 with a PCR or rapid antigen test within the last seven (7) days and/or who are feeling unwell should NOT play and must follow current NSW Health advice: you must isolate immediately for seven (7) days. Your household must also isolate for seven (7) days. If you have a sore throat, runny nose, cough or shortness of breath after seven (7) days, please remain in isolation until 24 hours after your symptoms have resolved. Players/teams should try to find a replacement as soon as possible (refer to the Rule Book or Contacts page). If unable to find a replacement please contact the opposing team as soon as possible to advise of your inability to play. Any venue in NSW (including tennis venues) retains the right to enforce mandatory vaccination at its premises. Therefore, individual tennis venues are permitted to continue to require proof of vaccination for entry to their premises if they choose to do so; this should be respected by patrons at those venues. Both Tennis NSW and ISLTA Junior Branch continue to strongly encourage all players and their families to be fully vaccinated and to receive a booster when eligible to do so. Wishing everyone a most enjoyable first week back. Illawarra Suburbs Lawn Tennis Association - Junior Branch Committee