The nine-year old future Nadals and Federers line up with coach Matt Ward in March last year.
With winter sport winding down summer sport has emerged on the horizon and in Dannevirke it starts with a great tennis opportunity this weekend October 10-11.
Dannevirke will join more than 200 tennis clubs around New Zealand in a promotion of the game called Love Tennis. It will operate from
1-4pm on Saturday and Sunday October 10-11 at the courts in Anderson St by the stadium and is completely free.
Organised by Tennis NZ, Love Tennis is aimed at introducing the sport to a wider audience and engaging with people of all ages. Whether you're a current or former player, or have never picked up a racquet before, they say Love Tennis is for you.
Racquets, balls and coaching will be provided together with a BBQ, coffee cart and a bouncy castle to make this a thoroughly family event.
President of Dannevirke Tennis Dof Halliwell says the club is very keen to boost its membership.