Dylan Alcott: We’ve always known tennis is a fantastic sport
The third annual ANZ Tennis Racquet Roadshow was recently launched in Victoria and ANZ also announced an extension to their longstanding partnership with Tennis Australia.
“We’ve always known tennis is a fantastic sport for people of all ages and abilities to play as part of living a healthy lifestyle, and the ANZ Tennis program is a fun way to get kids active,” three-time Paralympic gold medallist Dylan Alcott said.
“It’s extraordinary to think that playing tennis can add almost 10 years to your life and I’m sure this is a statistic that will encourage more families and kids to pick up a racquet and get out on court. Having the opportunity to put racquets in the hands of so many kids is a great way to motivate them to get outside, get active and have a hit with their friends.”
Tennis Australia’s Chief Tennis Officer Matt Dwyer said, “As a national sporting body, we have an opportunity to make a positive contribution to getting kids active. I believe tennis is uniquely placed to help put an end to the inactivity crisis that is currently facing this next generation of children in Australia.”
He further added, “By introducing a racquet to these children in their formative years at school we can help play a role in their approach to physical activity and create lifelong memories through tennis, and with the recent research that suggests tennis can add a further 9.7 years to your life, why wouldn’t you start playing?
“We’re proud of our partnership with ANZ and grateful for their ongoing support of tennis and their commitment to growing the game at all levels.”
from Tennis World USA http://bit.ly/30T8YUD
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