Tennis
Epsom Girls Grammar School offers tennis at both a social and competitive level with specialist coaching throughout the season. Students who are new to the sport are encouraged to complete a 1-term coaching programme prior to entering into the inter-School competition. Players will be graded into teams, playing regular fixtures (both singles and doubles) against other Auckland school teams. Depending on performance, teams will also have the opportunity to enter into regional and national competitions.
Key Season Dates & Information
Term 1 Season - All Grades
Wednesday 5th February - Saturday 19th March 2025
Trainings
Premier & A2 Teams: Tuesday mornings, 7am-8am, Epsom Girls Grammar Tennis Courts
Junior & Social Teams: Wednesday mornings, 7am - 8am. Epsom Girls Grammar Tennis Courts
Introduction to Tennis Programme: Wednesday mornings, 8am - 9am. Epsom Girls Grammar Tennis Courts
Games
Premier & A2 Team: Season starts Wednesday 5 February. Games will be played every Wednesday after school at various Auckland venues
All Other Teams: Season starts Saturday 15 February. Games will be played every Saturday from 8.15am at various Auckland venues
All teams participating in the Term 1 Inter-School Tennis Competition will need a Team Manager to lead team logistics, gameday supervision & scoring.
PREMIER/A2 TRIALS
Wednesday 29th January, 7am-9am at the Epsom Girls Grammar Tennis Courts
Friday 31st January, 7am-9am at the Epsom Girls Grammar Tennis Courts
JUNIOR TRIALS
Wednesday 5th February, 7am-9am at the Epsom Girls Grammar Tennis Courts
Students who wish to be eligible for the Premier, A2, Junior A or Junior B Teams must attend trials.
All other students will be grouped into social teams.
2025 Term 4 Tennis
The Term 4 Season is open to Junior players only however senior students are encouraged to take part in coaching ahead of the Term 1 Inter-Schools Competition.
An introduction to Tennis programme will also be available for anyone wanting to try Tennis for the first time.
Game Day: Junior Teams will play each Saturday from 8.15am at various Auckland venues
Junior A & Junior B trials will take place in Week 9 of Term 3
Major Tournaments
Champs of Champs Tournament
5-6 March 2025
Auckland
New Zealand Secondary Schools Championships:
24- 27 March 2025
Christchurch
Fees
Term 1 Season: Approx. $100-$150 depending on team.
*Winter training programme and tournaments will be charged in addition
Uniform & Equipment Required
The Premier Team will play in an EGGS Tennis dress (collect and return to the sports office).
All other teams will play in the Epsom sport singlet and blue tennis skirt that can be purchased from the EGGS uniform shop.
Players must provide their own tennis racket. Balls will be provided.