Adaptive Tennis is arriving at Gerringong Tennis Club (near the Gerringong Bowling Club) this Saturday 16 December 2023 from 11am to 2pm, and it's free.

Tennis is one of those sports that can be adapted so that everyone can participate. The Adaptive Tennis program was developed by City Community Tennis with the mission to get players of all ages and levels of ability learning and playing the game. This includes wheelchair, blind & low vision, deaf/hard of hearing, intellectual disability and adaptive stand up.

Photo supplied by Arato Katsuda BLV

The program will run on wheelchair friendly hardcourts at the Gerringong Tennis Club with equipment such as sport chairs available to try on the day.

Jones Co. Tennis will be facilitating this program at the Gerringong Tennis Club, the first location on the South Coast. They can be contacted on 0413 225 431.

The session will be open for anyone with a disability (physical, intellectual, blind and vision impairment, autism, and deaf) as well as any member of our community wishing to know more about the program and see what Adaptive Tennis is all about.

The session will include coaching for all levels and is perfect for beginners. The sessions will include games, match play, cardio tennis, strength and conditioning as well as the chance to meet people and socialise.

Marita Morgan City Community Tennis Adaptive Tennis Hub Coordinator said: "It is fantastic to see that the Adaptive Tennis Hub is coming to Gerringong. It has given so many people with a disability the chance to play tennis in Sydney and opportunities they have never had before! “

“Sport is a big part of helping people with disabilities feel included and part of a community. I'm excited to see the program develop and excited to be working with Daniel and his team again.”

The Adaptive Tennis program will kick off in the new year with regular sessions facilitated by Jones Co. Tennis at the Gerringong Tennis Club, the first location on the South Coast.