Upcoming Events


Last updated 13/9/2008


 New Asian Base for Academy - 2010

The Academy is excited to announce the up coming development of a new Asian base on the beautiful Thai island of Koh Samui.  In partnership with renowned resort developer, Gledhill, the Academy will form an integral part of the Himmapan Beach Samui Resort and Spa www.himmapanbeachsamui.com scheduled to open in 2010.
 
It's not only a place that tennis lovers will visit, but also a good investment opportunity. The resort itself has been designed to operate as a “buy-to-let” type hotel development. The concept is simple – if you buy a suite/villa, it would be let out by the Resort management and you share the room revenues with hotel/resort management. The higher the occupancy the higher your returns. The developer expects final net rental returns in the region of up to 14% and is prepared to back this up with a guaranteed return of 8% on your investment for the first two years. Not only is Himmapan a great investment, but it's also a great holiday destination – and all suite/villa owners also enjoy 28 days per year free accommodation and a VIP activities package.

The key to this type of investment is ensuring that hotel/resort occupancy will be high. The strategy for this is simple: A fantastic beach location with the finest 5 star facilities in Thailand including : an amazing beach club, 13 swimming pools, state of the art health and fitness studios, competition wave pool to host X-games competitions, cinema, bowling alley, night club, 11 signature restaurants and of course the Pat Cash Tennis Academy and Racquets Club. The Academy itself will offer extensive tennis programs all year round and comprise six outdoor courts, two covered courts and a stadium court which also doubles as a concert venue.

For those of you looking for a second home to use on a more semi-permanent basis, the developer is also releasing Cool Blue Samui (http://www.coolbluesamui.com/renderings.html) which is nearby to Himmapan Resort, and offers owners perpetual membership at the Himmapan Resort Club.

The developer aims to make Himmapan one of the finest destinations in Asia and one of the best property investments available. Of course the opening is still some way off, but it's certainly something to look forward to. Anyway, check out the resort's web site at www.himmapanbeachsamui.com and start planning your tennis break for 2010


 Touring Teams

14's Nationals: 28th September - 3rd October
12's Nationals: 4th October - 11th October
16's Nationals: 5th October - 10th October
ITF Grade 4: 11th October - 16th October
AMT Series: Caloundra, Gladstone, Rockhampton, Kawana, Shaw Park

The Academy will be sending touring teams to the above events thoughout August, September & October.

Call the Academy on 5530 1177 or email us at info@pcita.com.au for further details or to sign up 


 Ladder Challenge Night

Date : November date TBC : Friday : 5.30pm - 8.30pm

All elite players welcome. During the evening, each player will be required to play someone both above and below them on the ladder. Matches will be 8 game pro-sets, and ladder positions will be updated based on results.

Dinner is provided following the evening's tennis and parents are welcome.

You don't need to be currently training at the Academy to participate - all tournament level juniors are welcome !

Cost : FREE - for players training in Friday's 4pm-6.30pm Academy session
$10 - for players not training in Friday's 4pm-6.30pm Academy session

Call the Academy on 5530 1177 to register. Pre-registration is required.


Pizza & Matchplay

Date : every Monday : 5pm-7pm

All Pre-Academy & Tournament Squad level juniors are invited down for the weekly Pizza & Matchplay evening. Ladder matches, singles and doubles, and …… PIZZA.

It’s a great opportunity for juniors to get in some match practice, and good fun to chat with their team mates over some tasty Pizza from Dominoes.

NEW PLAYERS ARE WELCOME, so click here for further details and call the Academy on 5530 1177 to register.


Men's Night & Swingin' Singles - regular social tennis !

Men's Night
When : every Wednesday 7pm-9pm
Cost : $10
What : Doubles only, and it's a pretty good standard of tennis. (yes we also have some ladies who come along!)

Swingin' Singles (new event)
When : first Monday of every month 7pm-9pm
Cost : $15
What : Singles only - limited to the first 26 players who sign up

The first Monday night of every month is now eagerly anticipated by those who love to play singles. The inaugural Monday, on May 7th had a very strong field of 22 players who came, despite some impending weather problems. After a 15 minute squeeqy most courts were ready, and the battles went on. Unfortunately the battles were cut short by torrential rain coming down 15 minutes later!

The format is 3 matches, each one a total of 10 games. You will generally play 3 people of a similar standard.  We had all levels there, big hitting wide serving Justin, undefeatable Joel Braund (now on a 9 consecutive tournament and 53 match winning streak), Rip 'em down the line Ross Taylor all looking to win the A division. Ex Newcombe/Roach hitting partner Bill-4aces Morten, and coach Heinrik all played some close games until rain stopped play. There were some close match ups, and everyone enjoyed their short time on court.

Please call Mark to sign up on 0416 016 854.


10-10-10 Back again !

Date : October/November/December - NOW ON !

Why so popular......10 hrs of tennis, 10hrs of court hire and 10 hrs of gym/Pilates for only....$100. The structure of 5 sessions of 2 hours encompassing all facets of the game will be the order of the program, so if you are keen to see what it is all about, come on by to watch a session, or ask Mark for more details.

Start Dates :
Mondays : 7.00-9.00pm for the intermediate advanced group
Tuesdays : 7.00-9.00pm for the beginner intermediate groups

Call the Academy on 5530 1177 or email us at info@pcita.com.au for further details or to sign up


Pre-Academy Junior Tennis Development Programs

Term 4 : Monday 6th October, 2008 - Saturday 13th December, 2008

Tiny Tots & Mini Tennis : 3-6 years ( Session time 30 mins or 1 hour )
Hot Shots : 6-10 years ( Session time 1 hour )
Tournament Squad : 10 years & over ( Session Time 1hr or 1.5hour )
Academy Futures : 10 years & over (Session time 2.5 hours)

Junior coaching available before and after school from 7am-8am and from 4pm onwards. Maximum of 6 juniors per session.

Contact the Academy on 5530 1177 for further details. See above for details on the Holiday Tennis Camps


Xmas/New Year Pre-Academy Summer Junior Holiday Tennis Camps

Join in with all your friends for the best summer holiday camp on the Gold Coast. A range of tennis and sports activities to keep the kids busy all week long - for the whole summer. Not only great fun, but the kids will really learn how to take their tennis up a notch or two after taking part in the camps.

Dates :  
Camp 1 : Mon-Fri : 15/12/2008 - 19/12/2008
Camp 2 : Mon-Fri : 5/1/2009 - 9/1/2009
Camp 3 : Mon-Fri : 12/1/2009 - 16/1/2009
Camp 4 : Mon-Fri : 19/1/2009 - 23/1/2009

Cost :
$199 for the week or $50 per day (excludes lunch)
$230 for the week or $55 per day (includes lunch)

Program :
09.00-12.00 : Tennis
12.00-13.30 : Lunch and movie
13.30-15.00 : Matchplay & sports
15.00-17.00 : Optional supervised activities

Bring a hat, sunscreen, drink bottle and packed lunch. Racquets are available to try !

Call the Academy on 5530 1177 or email us at info@pcita.com.au for further details or to sign up