Tennis Competition (*qualifying event)

Dates: Sunday 11 June 2023

Time: 9am to 1pm

Location: State Tennis Centre, 282 Victoria Park Dr, Burswood WA 6100

Cost: $20

Partners: Tennis West

Competition details

Special Olympics local competitions are for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism, who wish to compete against other athletes in their chosen sport, and qualify for Special Olympics' state and national competitions. They include:

- A high-quality competition, with multiple divisions for beginner, intermediate and advanced players

- Qualified umpires and game support officers

- Award presentation, with prizes and certificates

- Performance results and feedback

- Fun unified events (where athletes with and without intellectual disabilities play together)

Competition schedule (*Draft only)

9:00am - Welcome

9:10am - Warm-up / individual skill assessments

10:00am – Singles

11:30am - Break

12:00pm – Doubles

1:00pm – Award Presentations

Note: The final schedule will be included in the information pack sent out to all athletes prior to the day.

Who can get involved?

- Athletes who are registered as 2023 Special Olympics members

- Athletes who are Tennis West affiliated club members and/or train at a Special Olympics' Affiliate Club

- Athletes who want to become eligible to compete in upcoming Special Olympics state and national competitions, including our upcoming 2023 State Games

How to register:

To compete in the competition, athletes must register online via this page by Wednesday 7 June.

Before the day, all registered athletes will receive an information pack with further information on the event.

Need support? Please contact Special Olympics WA at info.wa@specialolympics.com.au.