Just a word of reminder, all you potential Australian Champions

If you have not expressed your interest to compete in Melbourne at the up and coming Australian International Beach Tennis Championship from January 12- 14, 2007., I suggest you do so this week.

The event is designed for ALL STANDARDS, so c'mon down!

As the tournament is dawning upon us, and Christmas is in the middle, we would ask that you make it a priority to enter, as we will not accept Open entries after Dec 31, 2007 unless previously arranged.

We are very much looking forward to crowning our first Australian Junior and Adult Champions in the New Year, so we hope to see you there. The event is beginning to attract some fine young tennis players, who wish to turn their hand to sport and look forward to challenge of playing some of the world's best.

Players will hail from Italy, France, with a real opportunity to see some of our own raw Aussie talent, taking it up to them. The tournament is featuring Junior, Novice and Mixed sections that will entice all levels of play and may unearth some new players for the future.

Juniors 10 and up 12 Jan, Open and Masters 13/14 Jan, 2007.

Don’t miss this unique chance to spectate, participate and motivate this exciting new sport. See www.mapleybeachternnis.com for your online entry and be involved in a first of many national, local tournaments and events that will elevate the sport to greater heights.

Volunteers, we also welcome you! If you have some time to give around this time and would like to be involved, contact us and we would be happy to welcome you on board.

Start practicing today! It's never too late! Crawl out from behind your desk or crowbar yourself from the local cafe and get on down to South Melbourne.

We hope to see you on the sand, for what will be something truly grand!

Supporters & Partners

Merry Christmas Everyone from Mapley Beach Tennis

We would like to take this oportunity to wish you all a safe and Happy 2007.

We look forward to making the difference with the sport of beach tennis into 2007 and beyond. We look forward to seeing the emergence of new players around the county.

As it has a been a big year with the biggest team to play in Europe and developments in schools and governent sports programs taking priority. We will now see the hard work, create growth and awareness throughout.

Look for us in the New year in your state as we travel to provide information days and special events, that will enlighten you on what the game and most of all the sport is all about.

Just remeber it is a game for ALL, not just for SOME!

See you on the SAND

2006/7 will Finish on December 18th and will recommence on January 8th, 2007. We see this as the opening of the season, as the weather in November and December has dealt us some wind and unsavoury conditions.

Now the smell of tennis in the air, especially beach tennis, this summer on the beach at South Melbourne, is set to be a great one.

This summer will see more competition in all forms including social and graded beach tennis events, after the New Year.

What a great opportunity for business houses to enter as a team, or individuals to enter a more formal way of trying to better their game and skills in a highly social and fun environment. Teams will be made up of 2 men and 2 women and will feature a singles, doubles, mixed played by all players. Teams will be graded based upon ability. Matches will commence on time and be completed in approx 1 1/4 hours, due to the fast moving and scoring systems adopted.

And KIDS, don’t forget, matches and fun games for children 10 and over start at 4:30, until 5:30 at a cost $5 per player.

We hope to see you there and come together to join the   

Beach Tennis Tribe!!

Any enquiries contact Kellie on 0411 485 511 or email kellie@beachtennis.com.au

Register online for competitions at: www.mapleybeachtennis.com

Now is the time!

Many of you may have walked passed, heard about it, or been told about a great new revelation by the name of Beach Tennis.

How do I get involved?

For a start , if see someone playing, jump the fence, and ask What's happening! It's likely that they may be looking for a game or as is the case in Melbourne, come and try is free.

Well some of you may be Interstate or your knowledge of the game is somewhat limited or perhaps you’ve never seen it. Our best advice is get to the beach and start playing. The websites are very informative and all your equipment needs are catered for online. Rules, Racquets and how to? are all provided online at www.mapleybeachtennis.com and www.beachtennis.com.au, which is the AFBT official site.