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SPORTING SCHOOLS TENNIS AT OHR

Sporting Schools is an Australian Government initiative designed to help schools to increase children's participation in sport, and to connect them with community sporting opportunities. Research shows that quality sport and physical activity in schools has a positive influence on children’s confidence, competence and motivation to be active at school and throughout their life. 

Introducing in Term 1 ...

Alex de Minaur

Hot shots ambassador Alex de Minaur

Early years

Alex’s love for the game blossomed at the age of 3 in Kogarah Bay. His early years honing his skills at the Parkside Tennis Courts were pivotal in seeing him become the dynamic and electric superstar that he is today.

At just 17 years of age, Alex also known as ‘Demon’, made his Grand Slam main-draw debut at home in Australia and has been climbing the ATP ranks ever since.

Today's star

The hard-working Alex is one of the fastest players on tour and his tenacious on-court spirit is often likened to long-time mentor and former world No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt.

Alex is Australia’s No. 1 men’s player and reached a career high ranking of world No.6 in July 2024. He has played a leading role in Australia’s Davis Cup team since 2018.

Alex was born in Sydney and is based in Spain when he isn’t travelling between tournaments.

“Kids get so much out of learning tennis, and Hot Shots Tennis lays the perfect foundation, building not just skills but a genuine love for the game. Reflecting on my own tennis journey, the love for tennis is what keeps me going in every match I play.

I love what the Hot Shots Tennis program is doing with its greater focus on engaging participants. Learning to play tennis is not only about technique, but also about having fun on court, development and building the right values at all stages of the game.”

— Alex de Minaur

Tennis for Primary Students

Hot Shots is a fun way for children to play and learn tennis.

The program consists of four stages – each providing the right equipment and court size for their ability and interest. This includes lower-compression balls that bounce less, plus racquets and court sizes suited to kids’ age and stage.

Our coach for these lessons is Camilo. Here are some fun things about him....

He has been a coach over 15 years

He is s a personal trainer

Has a Bachelor in Sports Science

Has no time to play a lot of tennis anymore but loves coaching 

Has fun living in Australia 

He grew up in Colombia in the capital Bogota

DISTRICT SWIMMING 2026 

The District Swimming Sports for 2026 is being held on Thursday 26th February at the Boroondara Sports Complex.

This competition is open to our Grade 3-6 students in the age groups 9/10 years, 11 years and 12/13 years. 

We DO NOT supervise or transport the students to and from the pool;  this is up to the parents/guardians to do so.

IMPORTANT NOTE 

ALL EVENTS ARE TIME TRIALS: All events will be time trials with no finals to be conducted. Students are reminded to swim as fast as they can! The top two fastest times for each age group and gender from all heats will proceed to the Division Swimming Championships to be held on Wednesday, 4th March at Boroondara Sports Complex.

WE wish the following students all the best as they represent OHR next Thursday:

Anne E            Emme A         Harrison K         Charlie C     

James E.         Emily B.           Joe G.                  Amelia O'H

Edward C       Dan C.              Audrey B.           Zirui J

Jack C              Leo F                Finley R.            Ollie 

GO OHR!!