Prestigious SA tourney hosted at Polokwane tennis club
This milestone is a significant accomplishment for the province since the inception of RCS Rising Star Tennis in 2019. The 2023 RCS Rising Star Tennis Tournament will be held at the Polokwane Tennis Club on October 27 and 28. The event is set to close the annual nationwide school championships development competition, which saw over 720 schools participate in the primary school and wheelchair tennis categories across all nine provinces. The decision to host the event is a testament to the growth of grassroots tennis within the province, particularly highlighting the record-breaking participation of schools in this year's Limpopo provincial championship. The tournament is part of growing sport tourism in the city, with the city recognising the importance of sport tourism and marketing.
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POLOKWANE – The manager for sport and recreation at the Polokwane Municipality, Mantlako Sebaka said all systems are ready to host the national 2023 RCS Rising Star Tennis Tournament at the Polokwane Tennis Club on October 27 and 28.
The RCS Rising Star Tennis national finals will bring to a close the annual nationwide school championships development competition which this year included the participation of more than 720 schools in the primary school and wheelchair tennis categories across all nine provinces.
Previously, the national finals of the popular series were held either in Johannesburg or Pretoria, and the year’s decision to move the event to Polokwane is a testament to the remarkable growth of grassroots tennis within the province.
One particularly outstanding achievement was the record-breaking participation of schools in this year’s Limpopo provincial championship.
This milestone is a significant accomplishment for the province since the inception of RCS Rising Star Tennis in 2019.
Equally impressive was the diverse representation of schools from quintile 1-3 categories, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity and accessibility.
Sebaka said the tournament forms part of growing sport tourism in the city.
“The municipality recognises the importance of sport tourism in relation to the impact that has over the local economy while marketing the city. “
He said they started with the refurbishments of the tennis courts both in town and in Seshego and should be ready for the tournament.
“This is a massive tournament for us and we are ready to host tennis players from all nine provinces.”
Tennis South Africa president, Gavin Crookes was quoted saying their decision to select Polokwane as the host venue stems from the remarkable growth in grassroots tennis participation within the province.
“We have also taken note of the notable improvements in the state of tennis facilities within the city, which have not gone unnoticed. We applaud the City of Polokwane for their investment in the tennis facilities which enables us to grow the sport and offer opportunities to all communities”.
The 2023 RCS Rising Star Tennis national finals in Polokwane promises to be an event to remember, bringing together the nation’s top young tennis talent and showcasing the growth and diversity of the sport.
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