Aspiring stars from Riddells Creek Tennis Club got the lowdown from the world’s best at the Australian Open last week.
A group of 50 ANZ Tennis Hot Shots players and parents from the club were treated to a grand slam sporting experience, with complimentary tickets a reward for the club’s commitment to engaging young people to pick up a racquet and play.
Riddells Creek is one of 22 clubs that run the ANZ Tennis Hot Shots program.
Excited by the opportunity to reward 50 of its members with centre court entree to the Australian Open, club secretary Andrew Nicholl said youngsters loved their experience.
“We were absolutely thrilled to be heading to Australia’s home of tennis to see some of the world’s best,” Mr Nicholl said.
“It’s not something you get to do every day.
“The entire club is overwhelmed by this gift from ANZ.”
ANZ Tennis Hot Shots is Tennis Australia’s official youth development program, specifically designed for primary school-aged children between five and 12 years of age.
In 2015-16, the Hot Shots program had 213,883 registered participants throughout Australia.
