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THE SANDFLIES SQUAD

The Sandflies team finished equal 3rd at World Championships in July 2008

The 'Sandflies' are the Australian beach tennis team that train all year round, and are based in Port Melbourne. Some travel overseas and take on the rest of the world at this great sport and some just love practising at the best sand fitness you will ever experience!

As the events get bigger and bigger each year, more and more nations fancy their chances of becoming World Champs. The standard is high, but this will be an experience that will change your life!

It is an awesome experience to play for your country and a privilege.

Do you want to become a World Champion and have an experience of a lifetime?

Come on! Aussie’s and join ‘the sandflies’.

If you can imagine Davis Cup on the sand, then that's the World Champs in Italy.

If you can imagine beauty by the sea and glorious sunsets, then that’s Reunion Island

If you can imagine fun in the sun, then that is Thailand.

Beach Tennis is HOT HOT HOT around the world, there are tournaments in San Diego, Portugal, Aruba, Bermuda, Germany, New York, Reunion Island...look under International Championships for more details.

The Sandflies team headed over to Italy in July, 2008 for the 8th World Championships ;

Melaine Butler, Belinda O'Connor, Kellie de Burgh, James Knaggs, Con Christopoulous and Paul Mapley

and finished equal 3rd with Brasil out of 12 teams. Look out the Sandflies are buzzing.

 

Call or email Kellie today
E: kellie@beachtennis.com.au Call Mobile: 0411 485 511

Port Melbourne Beach Pass

Do you want to play regularly, then this pass is for you, GREAT VALUE, pay $100 and play till the end of March '09 every Wednesday night and Sunday mornings as often as you like. (night offered may change, but minimum of one night will be offered)

Cost of a beach pass; $100 (not including hire of equipment)

Time is from September 28th - March 31 (no pro-rata)

No beach tennis from December 25th, 2008 till January 26th, 2009, no play on Long weekends or public holidays.

Where: Port Melbourne beach

Pass is not transferable and cannot be used on tournament and coaching day/nights. Racquet hire: $5 per session

Plus lots of other benefits, including discounts.

This is a new way of ensuring that you get the most value and opportunity to play this great game. And what amazing value. Beach Tennis Australia is here to ensure that all people in the community have access to beach tennis. As founders of beach tennis in Australia we are committed to the sport and see our involvement as pivotal, by delivering a quality and professional service. Commencing September 28th, 2008. The pass will provide you with more social and recreational nights of play, with the flexibility to come on selected nights or days.

Come and play with the Sandflies and get a beach pass!


Be part of the FUTURE! We're there!!

 

 
Henderson and O'Connor soar into top 8, at World Championships 2007  


  Congratulations to Mel Henderson and Belinda O'Connor who were Australia's representatives at the 7th World Championship of Beach Tennis in Marina Di Ravenna, 2007

An amazing and dedicated effort by the 2 girls, to cement their place in the top 8, A great achievement after attempts to lead them being led astray on shopping sprees in Milan and Ravenna, and in between lattes.

The girls are a prime example of what you can do with training and dedication and most of all keeping your eye on the ball!
Congratulations Australian Sandflies, you did your country proud!

 
World Championships 2006    
 

Aussies get podium finish at the World Championships in 2006 and look to become a force in the global world of beach tennis.

The mighty Aussie Sandflies have returned to Australia with their first piece of metal work, from the 6th World Championship in Ravenna, Italy. 4th place!