Scoreboard
Water Polo
Men's and Women's National Leagues
Men: Sydney University Lions 6 (Alastair Visch 2, James Young, Scott Nicholson, Jeremy Davie, Lachlan Hollis goals) d University of Western Australia Torpedoes 5 (Kistamas Zsolt, Brad Mercer, Sasha Kovalenko, Joseph Balczer, Tom Jasper) at UWA Pool.
Sydney University 7 d Balmain Tigers 6 at Peter Montgomery Pool, Sydney University Sport and Fitness Centre.
Women: Sydney University Lions 16 (Alicia Brightwell 5, Gabby Wickman 3, Keesja Gofers 3, Casey Bowry 2, Alex Boyd, Melissa Hammond, Samara Davie goals) d UWA Torpedoes 5 (Matil Connor 2, Georgina Kovacs, Maggie Earl, Cathryn Earl, Jenna Sanders) at UWA Pool.
Balmain 10 d Sydney University 6 at Peter Montgomery Pool, Sydney University Sport and Fitness Centre.
Cricket
Sydney Grade competition - Round 14
First Grade: Parramatta 8(dec)-245 (Adam Turrell 65, Brenton Cherry 45, Luke Forbes 37, Michael Wood 28; Tom Keirath 3-76, Ian Moran 2-59) d Sydney University 226 (Tom Keirath 50, Josh Toyer 34 not out, Liam Robertson 30, Will Hay 26; Anthony Marr 3-59, Michael Wood 2-41, Daniel Jackson 2-45, Ben Martin 2-59) and 1-41 (Mark Faraday 23 not out) on the first innings at Sydney University No.1 Oval. Toss: Parramatta. Batted first: Sydney University. Points: Parramatta 6, Sydney University 0.
Second Grade: Sydney University 7(dec)-351 (Michael Culkoff 130 not out, Adam Theobald 92, Tim Ley 69 not out; James Parkinson 5-59, Luke Dempsey 2-50) d Parramatta 113 Michael Culkoff 7-25, Tim Ley 2-38) and 6-230 (Nicholas Bertus 89, Matt Windred 87; Shashi Keshar 2-45) on the first innings at Old Kings Oval. Toss: Sydney University. Batted first: Sydney University. Points: Sydney University 6, Parramatta 0.
Third Grade: Sydney University 226 (Jack Hammond 56, Suda Sivapalin 52, Matthew Gregory 38, Ken Huckle 26; Steve Karam 3-33, Peter Freney 3-57, James Pike 2-49) d Parramatta 195 (Luke Trudgett 52, Steve Karam 40, Ben Abbott 31, Tim Fragogianis 26 not out; Alasdair Grant 3-28, Dave Jessup 2-19, Brendon Smith 2-23) on the first innings at Sydney University No.2 Oval. Toss: Sydney University. Batted first: Sydney University. Points: Sydney University 6, Parramatta 0.
Fourth Grade: Parramatta 187 (Mark Ward 53, Scott Copperfield 32 not out, Ankur Patel 31; Kerrod McPherson 5-23, Josh Lawrence 2-30) d Sydney University 132 (Kerrod McPherson 33 not out, Josh Lawrence 23; Shane Cassell 4-32, Scott Copperfield 2-16, Jonathan Brayshaw 2-29) on the first innings at Merrylands Oval. Toss: Parramatta. Batted first: Parramatta. Points: Parramatta 6, Sydney University 0.
Fifth Grade: 7(dec)-285 (Jim Kazaglis 73, Benjamin Peacock 53 not out, Aaron Khongwar 36, Angus Glynne 34 not out) v Parramatta 48 (Virosh Poolasangandrum 4-2, Angus Glynne 3-11,Jim Kazaglis 2-10) and 7-204 (Jahangir Jadoon 97, Luke McNaught 60; James Rodgers 3-19) on the first innings at St Paul's College Oval. Toss: Parramatta. Batted first: Sydney University. Points: Sydney University 6, Parramatta 0.
Poidevin-Gray Shield - Semi-final
Penrith 1-191 (Jarryd Blake 91 not out, Tim Cummins 72 not out) d Sydney University 9-188 Ben Larkin 89 not out, Chris Jones 41; Max McNamara 5-21) at Howell Oval. Penrith to meet St George in final.
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Group Programs
At Sydney Uni Tennis, we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality coaching & training available in Sydney. Coaches and staff are committed to the development of each junior in a group or individual setting at one of the best training facilities in Sydney. Juniors will benefit from a fully integrated professional approach that will focus on each junior developing into the best player they can be.
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Squad Lessons
Ensuring the highest quality of coaching, group lessons have a junior to coach ratio of 6 to 1.
Each junior is graded as per our comprehensive grading structure. To have an understanding of lesson structures & grading please refer attached junior grading sheet.
Group lessons follow a set structure ensuring learning competencies lesson after lesson. Please refer lesson outlines attached to understand how each junior will benefit from our structured training program.
Beginner Squad
Program for juniors who have progressed to the full court using red & orange coloured tennis balls. Beginner lessons are suited for juniors who have progressed from our modified programmes or are just starting to play. Recommended for ages 7-10 years. Available Monday to Saturday.
Intermediate Squad
Suited for juniors who have progressed from beginner level. Players use green intermediate balls as lessons start to focus on rally skills plus continued development of strokes. Recommended for ages 8-12 years. Available Monday, Tuesday & Saturday.
Advanced Squads
Program suited for juniors that have progressed from the intermediate stage using full compression balls. Advanced lessons focus on tactics & playing skills, whilst ensuring skill development. Recommended for ages 8-16 years. Available Monday & Thursday.
Footwork & Agility Training for Tennis
Specific footwork & agility training is available for all juniors. Training includes analysis of specific movements, development of patterns, plyometrics and athletic running drills.
Groups of up to eight (8) juniors with one instructor. Available Monday to Thursday.
Coaching Philosophy - Coloured Ball Stages
Following international trends the Sydney Uni Tennis has revolutionized its approach by using modified tennis equipment for group coaching, which enables effective technique & game play strategies for all juniors whatever their standard & age. For all groups there will be progressive stages and matches the individual skill level of each player. These three progressive stages are represented by three different coloured balls - red, orange and green (pictured) plus the use of full compression balls.
- POP Juniors will use - Red Balls
- Beginner Juniors - Orange Balls
- Intermediate Juniors - Green
- Advanced & Tournament Juniors - Full compression balls
With the use of modifies equipment and varying ball compression types, juniors will achieve the following in the Sydney Uni Tennis program.
Play on a scaled-down court that is appropriate to their size, strength and ability
Develop tactical awareness from an early age while learning fundamental technical skills
Learn competitive and mental skills, which will help them improve their tennis
Progress to full tennis in a system that is appropriate to their developmental needs
Compete under the same conditions age to standard.
Tennis Hot Shots
Sydney Uni Tennis is proud to be recognised as a deliver of the nationally-recognised starter program. Aviva Tennis Hot Shots is Tennis Australia's official starter tennis program for kids aged 12 and under. From the first moment children participate in the Aviva Tennis Hot Shots program, they will actually ‘play the game' of tennis. This means that players are able to serve, rally and score in an exciting competition format. Sydney Uni Tennis is an Australian leader conducting Aviva Hots Shots for Sydney juniors.
Juniors who join Aviva Tennis Hot Shots will:
- Play on a scaled-down court that is appropriate to their size, strength and ability
- Use modified balls and equipment, every player is able to play the game of tennis
- Use three progressive stages represented by three different colours - red, orange and green
- Have lots of hits through extensive rallying
- Develop tactical awareness from an early age while learning good technical skills
- Learn competitive and mental skills, which will help them improve their tennis
- Progress to full tennis in a system that is appropriate to their developmental needs
Upon registration, each player will be welcomed to tennis with an Aviva Tennis Hot Shots player pack. Each registered player will also go into the draw to win one of the premium Aviva Tennis Hot Shots player packs and be provided with the chance to play on court during future Australian Open Series events.
Join now for Monday, Friday & Saturday - AVIVA HOT SHOTS
Please contact the tennis team on tenniscoaching@sport.usyd.edu.au to join the fun.
POP Tennis
Pop Tennis is our junior development starter program designed for children aged 4-7 years of age. This gross motor and tennis program is designed for children between the ages of 4 to 7 years. Developing balance, ball, racquet awareness, basic strokes and direction, through participating, learning and an active games based approach.
The features of POP Tennis are:
- Each player receives a junior tennis racquet
- Session times are an action packed 45minutes to maximise intensity and focus
- Juniors are taught on a scaled-down court that is appropriate to their size, strength and ability
- We use modified balls and mini nets to ensure every player is able to play the game of tennis
- There are two categories, 4-5 and 6-7 year olds. Sydney Uni Tennis has progressive stages represented by two different colours - red and orange
- Lessons are games based with a mixture of motor skills and tennis skills taught
Please contact the tennis team on tenniscoaching@sport.usyd.edu.au to join the fun of POP Tennis.