About 60 children gathered at the Wolseley Park tennis courts from Tuesday to Thursday last week for the Louis Tennis Academy holiday clinic.
Aged from four to 15 years, the participants included first-timers and regulars at the school holiday clinics while this time there was a French Open theme.
Footwork and balance were the focus on day one, and then the next day focused on sliding and rallying before the final day involved matches as well as non-tennis fun games.
The youngsters enjoyed a water pistol fight and running activities on day three, before the final matches were played to determine the top placegetters.
Louis Tennis Academy owner and event organiser Craig Louis said it was important to play fun games, as the youngsters wanted to have a fun time during the school holidays.
“It was great to see the players really embrace the clay court style theme, working hard, competing well, and most importantly enjoying their tennis in a positive and energetic environment,” he said.
“The improvement across the week was fantastic, and the effort and attitude from all players was outstanding.”
RESULTS:
Hot Shots red ball: boys winner Elliot Crumbley, r/up Rusty Barton; girls winner Lexi Finnerty, r/up Norah Barnes.
Hot Shots orange ball: boys winner Mason Hill, r/up Jaxon Warren; girls winner Zahra Scott, r/up Rosie Galton.
Hot Shots green ball: boys winner Jesse De Keizer, r/up Archer Cannon; girls winner Pippa Galton, r/up Ava Warren.
Hot Shots yellow ball: boys winner Marsel Tikhonskiy, r/up Cooper Galton; girls winner Maggie Gardner, r/up Georgie Thompson.
Carlos Alcaraz award (outstanding shot making): Heidi Barnes, Sophie Martin, Zac Tunbridge.
Ash Barty award (court etiquette): Imogen Barker, Finn Riordan.
Alex De Minaur award (sportsmanship): Oli Woodhead, Sonny Elsley.
Reeva Ceeney, Connie Riordan, Heidi Barnes and Eve Periera.
Archer Cannon and Jesse De Keizer.
James Mitchell.
Imogen Barker and Finn Riordan.
Sonny Elsley, Oli Woodhead and Ruya Tuker.
Sophie Martin, Heidi Barnes and Zac Tunbridge.
