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Specialist Tennis

The Specialist Tennis program offered at Applecross Senior High School was the first approved tennis program of its kind in Western Australia. The program is offered at our school to students in Years 8, 9 and 10 and Physical Education Studies (Tennis) in Years 11 and 12.

Selected students will complete two courses per year, one per semester. Each course involves four hours per week of both practical on-court, and theoretical instruction in all aspects of the game.

The Specialist Tennis program offers tournament participation, school and club representation, interstate travel and competition, lectures and instruction from former touring professionals and accreditation in coaching, umpiring and sports medicine.

The program has been formally endorsed by the Department of Education and Training and Tennis West and caters for tournament players.

Students wishing to be considered for the course must pass skills and academic testing standards. Classes are strictly limited to twenty students. Selection trials are conducted in March, June and September, or by appointment should vacancies still exist.

Applecross Senior High School tennis students have progressed to play on the ATP and WTA tours, gain USA College Tennis Scholarships, become accredited and highly respected tennis coaches, and participate in Men’s and Ladies State League Pennant.

Where can the Special Tennis Program take you…

Some Past stars:

Brydan Klein (2002) 2007 Junior Australian Open Champion, ITF Junior World #4, AIS Pro touring squad, ATP player.

Bojana Bobusic (2000 – 2004) Junior Wimbledon, Junior Australian Open participation, Member of Australian 14 and under World Youth Team, Junior Fed Cup Team, Current USA College Tennis Scholarship holder University of California.

Brittany Sheed (2008) WTA Tour competitor, member of AIS Pro touring team, AIS Scholarship holder, Junior and Senior Grand Slam competitor, Australian 18 and under National Champion 2007.

Ryan Sceats (1998 – 2002) Australian 16 and under representative, #1 ranked 14 and under junior in Australia, #1 player at University of Hawaii, USA College Tennis Scholarship. Current men’s State League competitor.

Some Present stars:

Nina Catovic (2007 – 2011) 2007 National Grasscourts runner up, #1 WA ranking and under, 2008 Herbert Edwards Cup Champion, ITF Junior circuit competitor.

Matt Roso (2006 – 2010) #1 WA ranking 15 and under, WA State team representation 2007, Top 20 Australian 15 and under ranking.

Astra Sharma (2008 – 2012) WA Pizzey Cup under 19 team 2008, #1 WA 12 and under 2008, 2008 Herbert Edwards Cup champion.

Rhys Johnson (2007 – 2011) 2007 State Open Age champion, #5 WA ranking 14 and under, Herbert Edwards Cup champion.

Barbara Radicevic (2005 – 2009) WA State representative 2006 – 2008, World ITF junior circuit competitor, #2 WA ranking 16 and under, 2007 – 2008 Slazenger Cup champion.

Applecross students have gone on to play on the ATP & WTA tours, gain USA college tennis scholarships, become accredited and highly respected tennis coaches, and participate in Men’s and Ladies State League Pennant.

IMPORTANT NEWS
Enrolment

Applecross SHS is currently taking enrolments for 2010. Read more about Admissions and complete the Contact Form.
Assistance Required

Support required for the Special Arts Canteen on Saturday mornings at Applecross SHS. For further information please see the flyer in Community - Special Arts Parent Committee on the website.
Year 7 Orientation Day

Students enrolled at Applecross SHS for 2010 are invited to an Orientation Day on Monday 7 December 2009, 8.30 am - 2.50 pm.