Tennis
Introduction
Tennis is a fantastic game for people who are vision impaired. It is played on a traditional court with traditional racquets, however the ball and many of the rules have been adapted to ensure people with limited vision enjoy a fair and competitive game.
Firstly, the ball. The ball used is a brightly coloured soft foam ball. This type of ball travels slower than a traditional tennis ball and is also very easy to see.
The ball is also allowed to bounce twice, only the first bounce must be inside the court. Also serving is allowed underarm and not only from the baseline, but also from the service line.
All other rules of tennis apply.
Tennis is still developing as a sport for people who are vision impaired. VISACT is working with TenFit in the ACT to promote and develop the game further.
| When | All year round |
| Where | Tennis courts in the ACT |
| Contact | Belinda O'Connor at VISACT or Gail Aiken at TenFit |
| See Also | TenFit's website. |
News
Current Seasons Events
2005 VISACT and TenFit challenge
8 and 9 October 2005
A great weekend for players 8 years and upward at a fabulous venue for family and friends to enjoy a great Event.
TenFit Disability Championships
(for those who are differently abled)
Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 October
LOCATION: TenFit® Fadden
56 Coyne Street (cnr. Isabella Drive and Coyne St.)
Fadden ACT 2904
(Parking available but transport is not easy)
FEES: $35 for two days/$25 for one day (Skills or Singles only)
PROGRAM:
Registration: 9am Saturday
Opening Ceremony: 9.30am Saturday
Singles : 10am Saturday
Dinner and Dance : TenFit® Fadden
$10 per person
(Kindly supplied by Special Olympics ACT Region)
Doubles: 9.30am Sunday
Closing Ceremony and presentations: Approximately 3.30pm Sunday.
Call the TenFit Fadden office (6292 6177) for an entry form or michael@linke.com.au.