Have a hit! Free wheelchair tennis session in Oct
Tennis is a sport for life, it accommodates all abilities and aspirations, whether it be social or competitive.
Tennis New Zealand is thrilled to announce it is working with Wheelchair Tennis New Zealand, the Halberg Foundation, Disability Sport Auckland, Aktive, and Paralympics New Zealand to deliver an all-levels tennis day for the New Zealand wheelchair community.
On the 7th of October, we will run an inclusive tennis event at Next Gen Auckland Domain.
The event will include a have-a-hit session that will bring together people of all ages and abilities, including those who are interested in trying the sport for the first time in a fun and social environment.
The details
- Saturday 7th October 2023
- 11.30am – 1pm
- Next Gen Auckland Domain – (accessibility details TBC)
- All players welcome, from beginner to advanced
- Free coaching from Wheelchair Tennis New Zealand coaches
- Meet Greg Crump from Tennis Australia - former coach of two world number one wheelchair tennis players (see more below)
More about Greg Crump
Greg Crump, affectionately known as ‘Crumpy’, started his involvement with wheelchair tennis in the 1980s after learning about the sport during a trip to the United States. Inspired by what he saw, Crump began volunteering at local rehabilitation units and in 1988 Tennis Australia appointed him National Wheelchair Tennis Coach.
Crump’s distinguished achievements in the sport have seen him lead Australia to five World Team Cup titles as captain and support the national team at five Paralympic Games, from 1996 to 2012.
He has also mentored a trio of former world No.1s, and some of the world’s finest wheelchair athletes, such as 17-time wheelchair tennis Grand Slam champion David Hall, dual Paralympic medallist Daniela Di Toro, and most recently Dylan Alcott, four-time Australian Open quad singles champion and two-time tennis Paralympic gold medalist.
Crump's current role is National Development Coach and Coach Educator for Tennis Australia, which encompasses rehabilitation hospital visits and talent identification. He is also part of an ITF wheelchair tennis advisory committee and coach education group and has introduced and presented wheelchair tennis coaches and education for the ITF in the Asia and Pacific regions.
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