Stanmore Tennis teams “exceptional” More than 1000 players from 8 schools competed in their respective tennis divisions this season, including 26 teams made up of 130 boys from Newington College. The boys trained at least twice a week and formed incredible bonds. The 13s age group had 31 players working together each week. The 14s leveraged off their hard work from last year, while the 15s age group continued to grow. The 16s showed their determination with some great individual performances. The Opens age group injected enthusiasm and enjoyment into tennis every week. The GPS squadron was exceptional. The 1st team was undefeated and secured the premiership, while the 2nd team Samuel Bencsik. Photo: Jared Leibowitz finished strong to grab third place. The 1st team also won the NSW State Titles, while Hunter Karam, Indi Memak instrumental in Newington winning the Teams Championship. Josh Kaplan, Paul and Paul Howe represented Newington GPS Shield in both singles and doubles. Howe and Jun Sasagawa represented at in both 1st Tennis and 1st Football. The Parent Support Group and many CIS level, with Jun and Paul also earning Daniel Nailand and Sam Bencsik staff members worked tirelessly for our a top 8 spot for the Australian Teams stepped up into the 1st team when Josh tennis community and we are grateful. Championship. Eric Tripathi and Justin Kaplan succumbed to injury before the Mr Chris Steel Dong earned entry into the National season started. These two boys were Director of Tennis New swim school launched A holistic approach to learning to swim is at the heart of the philosophy that guides NewSport’s swim school. The school, which was launched this February and is open to everyone in the community, aims to help each swimmer learn at their own pace, building confidence and a love of the water while developing excellent technique. Many families see swimming as an essential life skill so every lesson at the school incorporates water safety to instil a healthy respect for being in and around water. Small class sizes are also a key part of the school’s philosophy, ensuring that each swimmer gets plenty of swim time to develop good technique and that NewSPORT Swim School instructor Tara George with her class apprehensive young swimmers get the support they need to find their programs for school age children at all for teens and adult swimmers. confidence in the pool. levels, from non-swimmers right up to The program follows the public-school The staff of qualified instructors are Junior Squad. term dates calendar and offers holiday dedicated to teaching everyone to be The program includes a clear progression intensive lessons during the term the best swimmer they can be. between levels, with every new level breaks. Classes are available for children from consolidating and developing skills. Ms Josephine Brown 3 years of age (fully toilet trained), with Classes and squads are also available NewSPORT Swim School Coordinator OPPORTUNITY| NEWS AUTUMN 2018| 33