Joburg Tennis: Unite, Play, Thrive

🎯 Mission Statement

To promote and grow the game of tennis within our region by creating inclusive pathways for participation, competition, and coaching. Through structured leagues, tournaments, and grassroots initiatives, we aim to develop talent, support our clubs, and ensure tennis thrives across all communities.

🌍 Vision Statement

To be a driving force in South African tennis development — where every child, coach, and club, regardless of background, has the opportunity to play, grow, and succeed in the game.

Development Mission & Vision

📅 18 March 2024 – Lacoste Games, Soweto

Organised in collaboration with TSA. Over 80 scholars from disadvantaged areas participated in this vibrant tournament.

📅 11 April 2024 – Coaches' Safeguarding Course

Joburg Tennis hosted a training session to ensure coaches are certified in safeguarding, a requirement for working with children.

📅 4 July 2024 – Ambassadors Fundraising Event

Held at the Annual Ambassadors Tennis Tournament in Pretoria. Equipment including racquets, shoes, and balls were collected. Robert received them from a representative of the Chilean Embassy.

📅 4–8 July 2024 – American Express Super 8 Junior Tournament

Hosted at Ellis Park by Joburg Tennis. 311 entrants participated in one of the country’s longest-running and most prestigious junior events.

📅 20–21 July 2024 – Rising Star Primary School Tournament

36 primary school teams competed to represent Joburg Tennis at the National Rising Stars tournament in October.

📅 3 August – 7 September 2024 – Central Corridor Junior Tennis League

In partnership with the City of Johannesburg. Over 80 disadvantaged scholars from Rabie Ridge, Alexandra, Turffontein, Kensington (Rhodes Park), and Soweto took part in weekly league play.

📅 4 August 2024 – US Embassy Equipment Donation

The US Embassy donated racquets, balls, and shoes to support grassroots tennis development.

📅 August 2024 – Gauteng Sport Donation

Joburg Tennis applied for and received 15 pairs of tennis shoes from Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts, and Culture. Distribution:

Moletsane (Soweto): 4 pairs + 1 tennis net
Alexandra: 4 pairs
Yeoville: 4 pairs
Turffontein: 3 pairs

🎁 Community & Partner Support

✅ US Embassy

Racquets, balls, shoes

✅ Gauteng Sport

15 pairs of tennis shoes + net

✅ Fundraiser Donations

Collected racquets, shoes, and balls

🌟 Highlights

🏆 Team Tshwane Wins

Victorious in U19 & U23 Gauteng Corridors League

🤝 Chilean Embassy Support

Robert received donation from embassy official

Development Timeline & Achievements

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Ellis Park Tennis Centre

29 Bertram’s Road

New Doornfontein

Johannesburg,

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