Buninyong & District Tennis Association

12/05/2026

Week 3 of our guided competition focused on the “4 Cones” concept.

A strong position inside the court allows players to be more aggressive, create sharper angles (cracking the singles line), and hit shorter attacking balls.

A bad or compromised position is when players are behind the baseline in a defensive position, forcing them to hit deeper balls down the middle of the court. This closes angles and limits opportunities for their opponent to attack from inside the court.

Players need to constantly assess their court position and respond according to what the ball allows them to do — hitting the right shot at the right time trying to target the right cone based on their position on the court.

03/05/2026

In week two of our Guided Junior Competition, we focused on taking time away from the opponent and the strategies that help players achieve this.

1.⁠ ⁠Court Position
Coming to the net gives players approximately 63% more chance of winning the point compared to staying on the baseline. We discussed a specific pattern of play where players attack a short ball on the forehand side, as well as where to position themselves on the court when approaching the net.

2.⁠ ⁠Taking the Ball Early
We emphasised the importance of getting to the ball early, maintaining balance, and using a lower base to stay balanced through the shot.

We also highlighted the growing importance of footwork in an increasingly fast-paced game.

22/04/2026

09/04/2026

🎾 Exciting news! 🎾

We’re launching something brand new this Term 2! BDTA’s first ever Junior Competition kicks off Monday 20 April and runs for 8 weeks of structured match play. Players will compete in 6 weeks of singles and 2 weeks of doubles, with coach Tomas Graca on court during matches providing personalised tactical instructions to help each player develop their match play skills.

Cost: $160 per player

This is a fantastic opportunity for juniors to compete, grow and put their skills to the test in a real match environment. Mondays from 20 April. Don’t miss out! 👊

30/03/2026

🎾🏆Congratulations to Otto Schwarz – 2025-26 David Ebbs Award Recipient!🏆🎾

We’re thrilled to announce that Otto Schwarz has been awarded the David Ebbs Award for the 2025-26 season!

This award recognises a junior player who truly embodies the spirit of good sportsmanship—both on and off the court. Otto has stood out for his encouragement of others, inclusive attitude, and selfless contribution to the game and community.

Whether supporting teammates, showing respect to opponents, or leading by example, Otto has consistently displayed the values this award represents.

Well done, Otto – a well-deserved recognition!

30/03/2026

🏆 Buninyong & District Tennis – Senior Competition Results 🎾

What a cracking round of senior tennis with some seriously competitive matchups and great energy across all divisions 👏🔥

In Division 1, Mt Helen delivered a strong performance to take the win, showing depth and consistency across the board.

Division 2 saw Meredith step up in a tight contest, holding their nerve in key moments to secure the win.

And in Division 3, Buninyong Old Gold came out on top in a hard-fought battle, pushing through in a close matchup to claim the victory.

Plenty of tight sets, big rallies and great sportsmanship right across the day — exactly what you want to see 🎾👏

Well done to all teams involved!

30/03/2026

🏆 Buninyong & District Tennis – Junior Competition Results 🎾

What a fantastic round of junior tennis across all grades, with some incredibly close matches and strong team performances right across the board 👏

In the A Grade, Buninyong Black came away with a convincing win, taking the match 28 games to 14 with a dominant performance across both singles and doubles.

In Division B, it was Navigators Green who secured the win, showing consistency across the lineup to take out the match.

The C3 Grade delivered a tight contest, with Emerald finishing on top in a close one, winning 18 games to 15.

And in one of the closest matches of the round, the C1 Grade saw Buninyong Platinum take the win in a nail-biter — finishing 28–28 on games and 3–3 on sets, and ultimately winning on a decider.

Huge congratulations to all teams for the effort, sportsmanship and competitive spirit shown throughout the day. Great tennis all around! 👏🎾

28/03/2026

🎾🎾Congratulations to the seasons most consistent players🎾🎾

✨Juniors ✨

A Grade - Felix Worland
B Grade - Rye Hateley
C1 Grade - Daisy Triplett
C3 Grade - Axel Donald

✨Seniors✨

A1 Grade Male - Jase Squires & John Hunter
A1 Grade Female - Kylie North
A2 Grade Male - Sam Mitchell
A2 Grade Female - Lulu Righetti
A3 Grade Male - Sean Tehan
A3 Grade Female - Sharon Martin

27/03/2026

🎾Grand Finals🎾

23/03/2026

Term 2 Registrations Are Now Open!

We’re excited to announce that Term 2 kicks off from Monday, 20th April — and registrations are now officially open!

At Open Pro Tennis Academy, we strive to provide an environment where every player can realise their potential — no matter their level. Whether your child is picking up a racquet for the first time or looking to take their game to the next level, we’ve got the right program for them.

✅ Register via the QR code through flyer
🌐 Or sign up online:
https://www.openprotennisacademy.com.au/contact-us