Beach Tennis Bash in NZ

13th &14th March, 2010 for more information or to express your interest email: paul@beachtennis.com.au or call Paul 0418 522008

Beach Tennis Port Melbourne

Calendar 2010

Beach Tennis doubles 'Competition'

Every Wednesday till March 31st, 2010 (the end of daylight savings)

6pm till dusk, All levels welcomed and you get graded on the night, if you win your section you go up to the next section next time you play!

Beach Tennis 'FUN' Events

FUN mixed doubles, FUN mens/ women's doubles, FUN singles

Begins: Every Saturday till end of March 10am till 1pm, All levels welcome

Where: Port Melbourne beach

Come and watch! Come and Learn! Come and Play! For FUN in the Sun! For more details and all enquiries contact: kellie@beachtennis.com.au

Beach Tennis is HOT HOT HOT

Serious Sport! Serious Fun!

2009/10 Summer was a huge Success with lots of fresh new talent! Young and Old! see photo gallery for highlights.
Look under Australia Championships on the website.

• Call for details Must book spot for your child
• Holiday Clinics
• 9yrs - 15yrs All levels
• Cost $20 per 2 hours, includes hire of equipment, games and a lot of fun. For expression of interest call Paul 0418 522008
• We also do FUN DAYS, birthday Parties for kids of all ages

REGISTER ONLINE TO ENTER THE TWILIGHT COMPETITION > CLICK HERE

Adults Mens and Womens Twilight Social League. All levels welcome and you get graded on the night

When:   Every Wednesday till 31st March, 2010 (end of daylight savings

Time:: Begins at 6:00pm till dusk

Teams:  of 2 and opportunity to move up to next section if you win your league!

Where: Port Melbourne Beach

            Waterfront Place

            In front of Genesis Health Club

Come & Join in the fun! Serious Sport! Serious Fun!

• From 6:00pm for warm-up till dusk
  
• Casual Social Competition, rock-up and play, no committment . Just be there at 6pm for a game .
• Levels: All leagues welcome! But you will get graded each week and opportunity to move up as you improve
• Be careful it is addictive and healthy for you!!
  
• Cost is $10 per session (plus $5 racquet hire) or ask us about our season beach pass.
• Racquet Hire $5 per session
  

For more information email kellie@beachtennis.com.au

REGISTER ONLINE TO ENTER THE TWILIGHT COMPETITION > CLICK HERE  or call/email Kellie 0411 485 511

New to the game! Come and join our 4 week train, coach & play

Next season Begins February 6th for 4 weeks. Must book, numbers limited
When: Saturday 12 noon till 1pm

Where:  Port Melbourne Beach
            Waterfront Place
           Front of Genesis Health Club

Get in quick as we have had lots of interest! And feedback beach tennis is a lot of fun!

• This Clinic will run for 4 consecutive weeks for 60 minutes.
  
• Cost is $80 for the 4 weeks, which includes hire of all equipment, coaching, games and a truckload of fun.
• Can register group with friends or on your own and we will find a group for you.
  
• Come and try as a group, school or as an individual we can tailor a session to your needs. It is all about having fun, getting active and trying something new.

Email Paul today for more information or register your interest.

For schools and groups can be tailored for your needs any time at either Port or South Melbourne

When was the last time you tried something for the first time? Want a few coaching tips? call or email Paul today to organise .

All year round you can play beach tennis (except long weekends)

Where:  Port Melbourne Beach
            Waterfront Place
            Front of Genesis Health Club next to the Spirit of Tasmania

Begins back Saturday January 29th, 2010 and then every Saturday till April!

Time: 10am till 1pm

• Cost is $10 with your own Beach Tennis racquet (see racquets and equipment for purchasing) and $5 for hiring of racquets. Juniors $5 (10-15yrs)
• ASK about a Season beach pass for next season, Great Value!!! Can play Wednesday Twilight and Saturday mornings! from Sep '09 till April '10
  
• Welcome to come at any time from 10am and play as long as you like till 1pm.
• Players over 70, play FREE
  
• Come as a family or a group of friends.

Email or call Paul if you have a group of 4 or more. 0418 522008

The present general regulation is made by the IFBT to provide rules for competition. These rules are adopted here in Australia and adhered to at all Beach Tennis Australia events and programs.

Rule 1. Court Area
The playing area must be 16m lengths and 8m width, at right angles. (Beach Volleyball) The playing area is divided into 2 parts by a net. The net at which stands at 1.70m at the middle. Singles court area is 5 metre by 8 metre per side. The line is a part of the court. Any part of the body touching the line whilst serving is a foot-fault.

Rule 2. The Ball
The ball is similar to the one used in court tennis, but of specialised low compression.

Rule 3. Server and Returnee
Players must be opposite each other: the player who starts the point is deemed the server and the other, the returnee. When playing Mixed Doubles, male servers must serve under hand.

Rule 4. Toss
The side or right of serve is determined prior to the game start. The player, who wins the toss, may serve, receive or nominate the opponent chose. Each new server is allowed a practice serve, but must notify his or her opponent.

Rule 5. The Serve
Must be done outside the court area, and should the server infringe, loss of point is the result. Only one serve per attempt. This can be done overhand or underhand.

Rule 6. Service Fault
A fault occurs if the server misses whilst attempting to hit or the ball hit a furnishing or fixture i.e. Net post. If the server invades the court prior to contact, a fault is also the result.

Rule 7. When Serving
If a ball makes contact with the net, it is a "live" ball. Matches can be played without a referee.”

Rule 8. Service Order
The service is the same as lawn tennis, with a player serving out the duration of the game; the serve will alternate, following a pre-established order of serve. E.g.: especially in Doubles.

Rule 9. Change of Ends
Will occur when the score is at odd number of games or at the end of a set.

Rule 10. How to determine points.
A ball is sent outside the playing area after contact. If a player does something to distract the opposition players on purpose, whilst they are attempting a shot. (Gamesmanship)The reply is effective, should the ball hit the net and land in the opposite playing area. It is not possible to reply whilst invading the opponent’s court. The game is Aerial; the ball is always played on the volley! Game Score is the same as Lawn Tennis. No Advantage, sudden death at deuce!

Rule 11. Official Decisions
In a match where a referee is present, his/her decisions are definitive. A ball CANNOT contact court fixtures, namely the post and rebound into court. (This rule is the same as beach volleyball, and is unlike tennis)

Rule 12. Duration of Match
Can be varied, depending on program, but competition play will be a 7 up set, Tiebreak at 6 all. E.g.: 7/6 wins set. E.g. If you play up to 6, tiebreak at 5-5. Players change ends after 4 points in Tiebreak, TB played as per tennis to 7 points. Doubles can be played to 9 games, tiebreak at 8-8, as in World Championships.

Rule 13. Racquets
Only Authorised equipment can be used at competition or tournament play. Racquets must adhere to the regulation lengths and widths. Beach Tennis Australia reserves the right to uphold the integrity of the game and the equipment within it.