SUNDAY | 26 OCTOBER 2025
The inaugural Tennis Australia ‘All Abilities Week’ is a dedicated moment in the tennis calendar to raise the profile, awareness and opportunities for the 5.5 million Australians living with disability. Tennis is committed to embracing diversity by making our sport welcoming, safe and inclusive for all. Collaroy Tennis Club and Evolve Tennis Academy are proud to have been chosen to host our own All Abilities Week event on Sunday, October 26 from 12 noon. We’ll be showcasing how those with various disabilities can enjoy and be engaged in tennis in a way that is positive and meaningful for them and there’ll be lots of fun activities for all!
TENNIS FOR 'EVERY BODY'!
Both Collaroy Tennis Club and our coaching partner Evolve Tennis Academy, believe that the benefits of the sport we love - whether the physical activity itself or the sense of community and psychological wellbeing it provides - should be available and accessible to everyone. So after previously holding incredibly successful pride events, we’ve been awarded a small grant to participate in the inaugural All Abilities Week. This will be a fantastic event, held at the Club from 12 Noon on Sunday October 26. You’ll see the great work Evolve is doing, coaching people with disability and be able to get on court yourself and join in the Fun. Show us your support and register to attend this FREE event!
2025 Oceania PST Doubles Finalists - Michele Windsor, Adam Hills, Alex Hunt and Brett Hillier
Hayley Slocombe – ITF World Singles Ranking 66
SHOWCASING ALL ABILITIES
On Sunday October 26, a wonderful atmosphere will prevail at the Club. Flags will be flying, music will be pumping, there’ll be snags on the BBQ and of course, lots of tennis for everyone!
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12 Noon | Opening and welcome by former World No. 1 and Wheelchair Tennis Legend, David Hall, OAM - interviewed by Wally Masur
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12.10pm | Wheelchair Tennis Exhibitions (Junior and Senior), incl. currently World-Ranked players Hayley Slocombe (66) and Sheridan Brown (122)
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12.30pm | Intellectual Disability & Autism (ID&A) coaching session (open to the public)
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1.30pm | FREE ‘Come and Try’ Wheelchair Session (supervised by Evolve Coach Paula)
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1.30pm | BBQ Sausage Sizzle
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2.00pm | Collaroy Tennis Club Wheelchair Club Championships
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2.00pm | Blind and Low Vision Tennis showcase with World No. 1, Grace Hobbs, 13 year old National Title Holder Arato Katsuda-Green, Samira Cox and Sean Russo.
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2.30pm | Para-Standing Tennis Exhibition (featuring Oceania Champion Michele Windsor and Kai Ryan)
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All Day | FREE Organised Social Tennis
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M.C. for the Day | Club Member and Radio & TV Presenter, Bill Woods
World PST 1-4 (Open) Champion Thalita Rodrigues (Brazil) and Runner-Up, Michele Windsor (Australia)
Kai Ryan - Newcastle Para Standing player (PST4)
A WORLD CHAMPION IN THE HOUSE
On Sunday October 26, a wonderful atmosphere will prevail at the Club, as we humbly host Wheelchair Tennis Legend, David Hall, OAM. David was World No. 1 for eight years, winning the Australian Open Wheelchair Tennis title nine times, the British Open seven times, the US Open eight times and the Japan Open eight times. He is also a Paralympic Gold Medalist and a 6-time World Champion!
David will open proceedings on the day and talk to Wally Masur about his amazing journey as described in his recently released autobiography, ‘SUPERBEAST’. David will be happy to sign copies of his book on request.
David Hall, OAM - Australian Wheelchair Tennis Legend
How tennis can be a champion for diversity and inclusion
"I didn’t know about wheelchair tennis before my accident. In fact, I’d never heard of wheelchair sport. But after having a hit, tennis felt like a long-lost friend who’d come back to me. It began to open doors I never knew existed, sending me places I’d never been, and giving me chances to meet people I’d never met. Tennis fueled the fire inside me and with that fire, I marched on for the next 15 years, cultivating a career out of my dream to win a gold medal for Australia.”
David Hall, OAM - former World No.1, Paralympic Gold Medallist and six-time ITF Wheelchair Tennis World Champion
REGISTER TO ATTEND
To help us with catering for the big day, please let us know you’re coming and if you’re bringing friends and family. Entry and Tennis are FREE.
Collaroy Tennis Club 2024 Wheelchair Tennis Championships
GUIDING PRINCIPLES & CONTACTS
A Club that welcomes ALL. One of the things Collaroy Tennis Club is most proud of is that we’re an inclusive club that welcomes diversity. It’s part of our DNA. We realise that everyone’s unique and that our differences contribute to our Club’s culture and future direction. We’re passionate about helping people lead happy, healthy and active lives. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out:
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Contact Evolve Tennis Academy – for information on wheelchair and special needs tennis
BIG THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS
