New Website and Ball Orders now open

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Aug 072022
 

Hi there HTA Family!

Check out the HTA’s new website and tell us what you think! We’d love your ideas and suggestions on how we can make the new site user friendly and useful for our players and clubs.

Ball Order Forms are now ready for clubs to download and submit to the HTA Treasurer. Please go to the new website for more details.

HTA President, Jo Casey

Junior/Senior Conference this Thursday

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Jul 042022
 

A reminder that the Junior/Senior Conference is being held this Thursday at the Old Mill in Hahndorf. Clubs to send relevant delegates. Please arrive at 7.15 for a 7.30pm sharp start and bring any trophies/shields from the 21-22 season. HTA will organise engraving. Agenda here – https://1drv.ms/b/s!Amrn9MMTJMPSrRuwWm3Ltn4jU94f?e=ADBd0N We look forward to seeing your club delegates [Read More…]

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Senior Traditional Players – we need your input!!

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Jun 262022
 
Senior Traditional Players - we need your input!!

  The Senior Activities Committee invites (and encourages!) all current and potential future senior Saturday traditional competition players to complete our survey regarding important proposed changes to next summer’s competition. It is vital that we get accurate opinions and ideas from our player base, so if you’re interested in the future of this comp, please [Read More…]

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Annual Junior and Senior Conference – Thurs 7th July

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Jun 162022
 
Annual Junior and Senior Conference - Thurs 7th July

Well believe it or not …… it’s that time of year again! The HTA looks forward to seeing a Junior and Senior rep from all clubs at our annual Junior & Senior Conference, coming up on Thurs 7th July at the Old Mill in Hahndorf at 7.15 for a 7.30pm start. Crucial 22-23 season information [Read More…]

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HTA Facebook Page

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Jun 052022
 
HTA Facebook Page

Keep up to date with all HTA happenings – visit and like the HTA’s new Facebook page here!   We’re setting this up in the “off season” as we navigate our way through managing a social media platform for the Assoc. Any useful suggestions welcomed.   More content will be posted as the summer season [Read More…]

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AGM Minutes & Good Sportsperson Award

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May 302022
 
AGM Minutes & Good Sportsperson Award

The HTA is keen to receive nominations from players and clubs for our inaugural Good Sportsperson Award. We’d like to acknowledge those people at your club who play the game with true good spirit and enthusiasm, or perhaps those people who go above and beyond to help out at your club. A new racquet from [Read More…]

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Tournament at Strathalbyn – June long weekend!

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May 092022
 
Tournament at Strathalbyn - June long weekend!

Hi HTA Family!   Strathalbyn Tennis Club are hosting a Tennis SA sanctioned tournament on the June long weekend. There will be both a Junior and an Open Series (doubles and singles), both listed as Level 4 tournaments. There is $3 000 prize money up for grabs for senior/open entries. Further info can be found [Read More…]

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HTA AGM this week!

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May 012022
 
HTA AGM this week!

Hello HTA Family.   Just a reminder that our Annual General meeting is being held this Thursday, 5th May at the Old Mill, commencing at 7.15, for a 7.30pm sharp start.   Agenda here.   We look forward to seeing club personnel, players, life members and other supporters of our Association.   Jo Casey, HTA [Read More…]

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HTA Senior Season 21-22 comes to a close!

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Apr 192022
 
HTA Senior Season 21-22 comes to a close!

Well our season has once again come and gone, and we’d like to congratulate ALL senior teams that played with HTA this season. Special acknowledgement to those teams who were lucky enough to make it to this season’s Grand Finals. We look forward to seeing many of you at the AGM on Thurs 5th May [Read More…]

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Winter Pennant Players needed!

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Apr 102022
 
Winter Pennant Players needed!

Hi all. HTA Senior Winter Pennant teams are being finalised and Bill Walter at Stirling is looking for male players of roughly Div 2 and Div 4 Men standard to join a team. This comp is run by Tennis SA and is a great way to continue playing and maintain/improve your skills over the winter [Read More…]

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Sad passing of a HTA player

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Apr 092022
 
Sad passing of a HTA player

It is with much sadness that we inform our HTA family that long-time player, Steve Thomas, passed away late this season. Steve played with the Uraidla club for many years and was well respected by those who played with and against him. Unfortunately Steve didn’t get to play the finals for Uraidla’s Div 2 Men’s [Read More…]

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HTA AGM – Thurs 5th May

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Apr 092022
 
HTA AGM - Thurs 5th May

Notice to all clubs, players, life members and interested parties   The Hills Tennis Association will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 5th May at the Hahndorf Old Mill. Attendees are asked to arrive at 7.15pm for a 7.30 start. Please bring any unengraved shields/trophies won by your club to the meeting to hand [Read More…]

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Senior Traditional Grand Finals Venues

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Mar 282022
 
Senior Traditional Grand Finals Venues

Congratulations to Ironbank (Div 1) and Verdun (Div 2) Doubles teams who took out the Doubles Premierships this weekend.   Court allocations for Traditional Grand finals next weekend:   For our trad teams, the big day has finally arrived – Grand Finals! See below for team match ups and locations. The very best of luck [Read More…]

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Junior Grand Finals Next Weekend

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Mar 232022
 
Junior Grand Finals Next Weekend

See below for all Junior Grand Finals matches and venues.   JAC        

 Posted by at 21:57

HTA Junior Winter Tennis

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Mar 222022
 
HTA Junior Winter Tennis

  Hi all, Registrations are now open for Hills Junior Winter in the Southern Districts Tennis Associations Winter Tennis competition.  Competition will get underway from the 7th of May. Higher divisions (1-4 generally) play 8:30am matches, lower at 10:30am. Our home courts are Anembo Park and Stirling Tennis Club. Registrations will close on the 2nd [Read More…]

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Senior Finals Matches next weekend

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Mar 222022
 
Senior Finals Matches next weekend

Hello all Senior Tennis Players!   Below are the match ups for next weekend’s senior finals matches. Please note – for the Doubles comp these matches will be GRAND FINALS, while for the traditional leagues, they are Preliminary finals matches.   Regarding balls – for GRAND FINALS matches (ie doubles this weekend), both teams are [Read More…]

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Match Centre & League Manager issues

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Mar 202022
 
Match Centre & League Manager issues

Hi everyone.   It appears as though both Match Centre and League Manager are not allowing login or scores entry on most devices at present. Tennis Australia have been notified, and we are just waiting for a response. In the meantime, could the relevant coordinators or team managers message HTA coordinators with match results so [Read More…]

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Tennis SA’s Winter Tennis – Registrations Open

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Mar 162022
 
Tennis SA's Winter Tennis - Registrations Open

Registrations/Team Nominations are now open for Tennis SA’s Winter Pennant Senior Comps. Please see information below from Luke Taylor at Tennis SA. Clubs may field their own teams, or combine with other clubs to form a team. This is a great way to keep up your match fitness over winter.   Best Regards, Jo Casey, [Read More…]

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Senior Semi Finals – 19th March

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Mar 092022
 
Senior Semi Finals - 19th March

Congratulations to all senior teams who have made the finals. Semi Finals are being held on Saturday March 19th.   Please see the attached PDF for a list of who’s playing who and where all the action is happening.   The SAC and DAC hopes that you’ve enjoyed the 21-22 season, and look forward to [Read More…]

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Junior Finals Draw 18th/19th March

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Mar 092022
 
Junior Finals Draw 18th/19th March

We wish all team good luck in the finals. Please find below schedule for the Semi-Final Matches for weekend 18th and 19th. Cheers JAC Copy-of-Junior-Friday-Semi-final-Saturday-18th-and-19th.xls

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Covid information – keep yourself up to date

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Feb 272022
 
Covid information - keep yourself up to date

Hi again HTA family   A number of people have asked for clarification regarding players and their associated responsibilities and restrictions – either in general or if they test positive or if they are deemed to be a “close contact” or “classroom contact”.   Please refer to the SA Government’s Covid 19 Website for the [Read More…]

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Seniors Order of Merit Finals Lists due Sat 5th March 12 noon

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Feb 272022
 
Seniors Order of Merit Finals Lists due Sat 5th March 12 noon

  All Club Secretaries and Senior Coordinators have been sent an email with information relating to Seniors Finals Team Lists which need to be in by next Saturday, 5th March 12 noon.   If you’re a Secretary or Senior Coordinator, please check your inbox (and junkmail) for further details. Any senior team with even a [Read More…]

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Last call for ball orders!

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Feb 122022
 
Last call for ball orders!

Hi HTA Family!   How is your balls supply going? This is your club’s last chance to order balls from Tucker Tennis at the bulk-order existing price.   Please contact and pay Bruce directly at: https://www.facebook.com/TuckerTennisBrightonSA/ 8358 0093 tuckertennisbruce@gmail.com 494 Brighton Road Brighton   You have one week to get orders in at the current [Read More…]

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Senior Team Additions and Grant Applications success!

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Jan 132022
 
Senior Team Additions and Grant Applications success!

Hello HTA family!   Get your senior nominations all up to date! A reminder that any players that have joined your senior teams since your original nomination was submitted to the HTA must be sent to the relevant committee (SAC or DAC) before the end of January, if they wish to be considered eligible to [Read More…]

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Merry Christmas from the HTA!

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Dec 242021
 
Merry Christmas from the HTA!

To all of our member clubs, players, parents and friends!   Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas and a bright and happy New Year. Enjoy the break from tennis, and we’ll see you back on the court in January.   HTA Management Committee      

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Country Carnival Teams event entry Extended until Friday December 17th! DON’T MISS OUT!!

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Dec 112021
 

Hello HTA Community!   Tennis SA’s annual Country Carnival Event is being held Thurs 6th to Monday 10th January. It’s an iconic event held every year on grass at Kensington Lawn Tennis Club. A wonderful country atmosphere, with lots of great tennis.   Junior teams play 6-9th January, while senior teams play 7-9th Jan. The individual event will be [Read More…]

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President’s Tennis Ball – we want your ideas!

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Dec 092021
 
President's Tennis Ball - we want your ideas!

The Management Committee have been discussing the introduction of a “President’s Tennis Ball” to be potentially held at the end of this season for senior players. We are really keen to get your thoughts and ideas on this, and particularly wish to gauge how many people might attend to assess its viability. Please complete this [Read More…]

Tennis SA’s Country Carnival 2022 – Register now!!

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Nov 132021
 
Tennis SA's Country Carnival 2022 - Register now!!

  Hello HTA Community!   Tennis SA’s annual Country Carnival Event is being held Thurs 6th to Monday 10th January. It’s an iconic event held every year on grass at Kensington Lawn Tennis Club. A wonderful country atmosphere, with lots of great tennis.   Junior teams play 6-9th January, while senior teams play 7-9th Jan. [Read More…]

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Murray Bridge Lawn Tennis Championships

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Nov 052021
 
Murray Bridge Lawn Tennis Championships

Hi Everyone. Our friends at Murray Bridge Lawn Tennis Association are once again organising their Annual Championships, to be held on Sunday 21st and 28th November. They have invited HTA senior players to be a part of it! Entry is open to any interested players, and the tournament caters for varying abilities – you don’t have to [Read More…]

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Senior Leagues Now Published!

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Oct 062021
 
Senior Leagues Now Published!

Hi everyone. Thanks for your patience in waiting for the senior leagues’ fixtures to come out. They should now be visible in Match Centre.   PLEASE NOTE – there will likely be some venue changes/adjustments taking place over the next week or so, but we thought it would be best to get the leagues visible [Read More…]

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