Tennis Program

  • Program Overview

    The Limestone Coast Regional Sporting Academy (LCRSA) is a key part of the Tennis SA Pathways Program. The program provides identified club and state athletes located within the LCRSA catchment area the opportunity to train in a ‘decentralized’ Priority Athlete Program equivalent. Athletes will receive technical coaching on individual skill development and game awareness in their regional areas.

  • Program Specifics

    LCRSA Scholarship athletes are provided elite tennis skill development programs and exposed to high quality instruction from the region’s leading tennis coaches in partnership with Tennis SA.

    Athletes are provided training in tennis specific skill areas.

  • Athlete Eligibility

    To be eligible for a Tennis Scholarship, athletes must:

    • Reside within the Limestone Coast Region made up of the Mount Gambier, Grant, Wattle Range, Robe, Kingston, Naracoorte Lucindale or Tatiara local government areas; and
    • Be a registered member with Tennis SA through an Association within the Limestone Coast region; and
    • Be eligible to compete in the 13 and Under and 15 and Under Foundation Cup competition in 2021
  • Selection Criteria

    Satisfy the eligibility criteria and demonstrate the following qualities;

    • Physical abilities and physical skills considered to be essential for eventual success in tennis;
    • Display an ability to apply coaching & technical instruction;
    • Display attitude, commitment and dedication to improving performance;
    • Demonstrate potential to be selected for Tennis SA state teams within 12 months;
    • The ability or potential to work as part of a team to achieve excellence
  • Nomination Forms