BB Fact Sheet – Recreation - Tennis

Why play Tennis?

• Take up Tennis and help to improve your fitness.

• Tennis helps to improve your hand-eye coordination and tactical thinking.

• It’s a friendly game – a great way to expand your social circle.

• Whether you want to play socially or competitively, Tennis has opportunities for you.

Baby Boomers and Tennis

• Tennis is for all ages. It can be a fast-paced game or a slow one – you can set the speed to your own fitness level and mobility. Tennis Australia encourages people over thirty-five to join in with their Tennis Seniors campaign.

• Tennis isn’t a contact sport, so it’s a bit easier on your body while still providing a good workout, so it can be a great part of your Preventative Health strategy.

Getting started

• This is a social game – while you can practice on your own against a wall, you need at least one friend to play a game with you. If you fancy a bit of competition, why not join a local club or take some lessons. Find a coach that you’re comfortable with.

• Tennis improves not only your mobility and coordination, but also your tactical thinking. It can help you to read people better and build on your social skills.

• Don’t put it off, start now! All you need is some sports shoes and you’re ready to begin. Most clubs will have loan gear for beginners, so you won’t even need a racquet at first.

• Do you know someone who plays? Ask them to introduce you to a club, or to show you a few moves. If you don’t, it’s easy to find a club – look at the senior tennis sites or the Find a Club link below, or ask at your local community centre or sporting club.

Tennis Australia - (03) 9914 4000

Australia  - http://www.tennis.com.au/

               - http://www.tennisseniors.org.au/about.htm

NSW        - http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/default.aspx?id=20

               - http://www.tennisseniorsnsw.asn.au/

QLD        - http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/default.aspx?id=21&pageId=734

               - http://www.tennisseniors.org.au/qld/

VIC         - http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/default.aspx?id=3

               - http://www.tennisseniorsvictoria.com.au/

WA         - http://www.tennis.com.au/Pages/default.aspx?id=4&pageId=12968

              - http://www.tennisseniorswa.com/

SA         - http://www.tennis.com.au/Pages/default.aspx?id=25

              - http://www.tennisseniors.org.au/sa/

TAS        - http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/default.aspx?id=23&pageId=629

              - http://www.tennisseniors.org.au/tas1.htm

NT         - http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/default.aspx?id=22&pageId=801

              - http://www.katherinetennis.com/

ACT        - http://www.tennisact.com.au/Pages/default.aspx?id=26&pageId=1062

              - http://www.tennisseniors.org.au/act/

Find a Club Near You - http://www.tennis.com.au/pages/default.aspx?id=4&pageId=11668

National Events Calendars - http://www.tennisaustralia.com.au/Pages/default.aspx?id=4&pageId=162

Australian Open - http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/index.html

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This article was created by Lisa Turley for babyboomers.com.au - Australia's website for Baby Boomers. Babyboomers.com.au is an online resource to help people find information and services on health, money, travel and recreation.

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