Tennis

Westlake Girls Tennis is played in Term 1 and Term 4. The Senior school competitions and tournaments are played in Term 1 while the Junior school competitions are in Term 4. Teams travel to various venues around Auckland or Harbour, depending on the competition, as well as host teams at the impressive Westlake Girls covered courts. These teams are competitive however the Tennis programme also offers a Learn to Play module with expert coaching at an economical rate for 6 weeks in both Term 1 and Term 4. It is ideal for beginners and those wanting to improve their game.

2024 GRADES:

Premier & A2: (Very Competitive) Auckland Competition on Wednesdays after School from 4.15pm – 6pm. This commences on 7 February
A3 & Senior B : (Inter-club player) Auckland Competition on a Saturday mornings, first game starts at 8.15am – starts Saturday 17 February
Junior 1 & 2: Year 9 & 10 (Who play Inter Club) Saturday Auckland Competition – commences on Saturday 17 February 2024
North Harbour Competition: (Non Competitive Players) Monday’s after School from 4 – 5.30pm – begins Monday 19 February.

Players can also enter the Champion of Champions Competition. This is for our top Senior, Intermediate and Junior Players and the two day event is on 4 April and 9 April (Entries close 14 March)

2024 TRIAL & EVENT CALENDAR

Trial 1 – Premier & A2 – Tuesday 30 January – 3.30pm – WGHS
Premier & Senior A – Starts Wednesday 7 February – Closes 31 Jan
Trial – A3, Senior B, Junior A & Junior B Trial – Tuesday 30 January – 3.30pm – WGHS
Auckland Competition – Starts Saturday 17 February – Closes 7 Feb
Trial 2- Harbour Girls A, Girls B, Girls C – Wednesday 31 January – 3.30pm
North Harbour League – Starts Monday 19 February – Closes 7 February
Championships Day 1 – Thursday 4 April – Scarbro Tennis Centre – Closes 14 March
Championships Day 2 – Tuesday 9 April – Scarbro Tennis Centre

Term 4 – Harbour Competition – Monday 21 October
Term 4 – Auckland Competition – Saturday 2 November

FEES:

Fees vary and do not include tournament costs.

UNIFORM

Students need to purchase a Tennis dress from the Sports Department and a Black Sports Pullover from the Uniform Shop.
Cost: Dress – $85.00. Ask for the hockey dress not the netball dress.

REGISTRATION

For more information, or to register for this activity, please go to “CLIPBOARD”. It is a NEW platform to view All Westlake Girls Sports and it is located on the Student and Parent Portals or just contact the Tennis Manager.

Tennis Contact:
April Ieremia – Director of Sport
P: 09 489 4169 Ext 704
E: [email protected]

Various Important Info

Y9 and 10 Students finish early this Thursday.

On the afternoon of Thursday, 21 November, there will be a PPTA Paid Union Meeting for teachers. As a result, Year 9 and 10 students will finish at 12:30 pm, and no classes will run for them in the afternoon.

Students in Years 11, 12, and 13 sitting NCEA exams will not be affected. Exams will continue as scheduled.

If you wish your child to be supervised at school on that afternoon, please contact the school so that arrangements can be made.

Library : Open from 8:00-5:00. All students on study leave can study in the library including. Y9s. The library is a silent study zone from Tuesday, 5 Nov to Thursday, 29 Nov.

Exams & More: For exam dates and ‘end-of-year’ information, click HERE.