By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Font ResizerAa
logo;subscribe
  • All About You
  • Animal Magic
  • Show Me The Money
  • Stage and Page
  • Sportiness
  • Press Club
Irresistible MagazineIrresistible Magazine
Search
  • Categories
    • All About You
    • Animal Magic
    • Festivals Of Joy
    • Heroic Ideas
    • Life’s A Gallery
    • On the Screen
    • Stage and Page
    • Press Club
    • Out and About
    • Show Me The Money
    • Sportiness
    • We Miss You
Follow US
© 2024 Irresistible Magazine. All Rights Reserved.
Irresistible MagazineIrresistible MagazineIrresistible Magazine
  • Festivals Of Joy
  • On the Screen
  • Life’s A Gallery
  • Heroic Ideas
  • We Miss You
  • Out and About
Irresistible MagazineIrresistible Magazine
Search
  • Categories
    • All About You
    • Animal Magic
    • Festivals Of Joy
    • Heroic Ideas
    • Life’s A Gallery
    • On the Screen
    • Stage and Page
    • Press Club
    • Out and About
    • Show Me The Money
    • Sportiness
    • We Miss You
Follow US
© 2024 Irresistible Magazine. All Rights Reserved.
media releases tennis & other sportsSportiness

Last call for entries: Join the Ash Barty Schools Challenge

With just one school term to go, the countdown is on for primary schools across Australia to enter the inaugural Ash Barty Schools Challenge – and be in the running to meet the tennis icon.

August 27, 2025
Ash Barty with Brookfield Primary School students
SHARE

Launched last year by Australian tennis legend Ash Barty, the nationwide challenge encourages primary school students to pick up a racquet, get active and have fun with tennis.

Now, with entries closing on 28 September, it’s the final chance for schools to get involved.

Ash Barty poses for a photograph with students from Brookfield State School, at the launch of the Ash Barty Schools Challenge at the Brookfield State School, Brisbane on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Photo by TENNIS AUSTRALIA/ SCOTT DAVIS

Ash Barty kicked off the challenge with a visit to Brookfield Primary School in Brisbane, inspiring students to embrace tennis through creativity and play. 

Since then, schools from every state have submitted a range of entries – and one lucky school will win a personal visit from Ash in Term 4.

Teachers can submit photos or videos of tennis equipment being used in fun and engaging ways– from simple ball skills to inventive tennis themed activities. Sample lesson plans are available on the challenge website to help schools get started.

Exciting prizes include Little Ash book resources for students and the school library, along with the chance to meet Ash and even have a hit on court with the three-time Grand Slam champion.

So far, more than 2805 primary schools have delivered tennis programs across Australia – and there’s still time to join them.

“Tennis has given me so much joy and opportunity and I want to share that with kids across the country,” Ash Barty said. “The Ash Barty Schools Challenge is about fun, participation and encouraging kids to get out there and play.

“My purpose, in everything I do, is to help young Australians to discover their passion and follow their dreams. I hope this challenge will help inspire more boys and girls to try tennis and fall in love with the sport like I did.

“I’m looking forward to seeing more entries and visiting the winning school later this year,” Barty said.

Ash Barty talks to students from Brookfield State School, at the launch of the Ash Barty Schools Challenge at the Brookfield State School, Brisbane on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Photo by TENNIS AUSTRALIA/ SCOTT DAVIS

How to Enter:

  • Schools must be participating in, or sign up for, a Tennis in Primary Schools program

  • Teachers to take a photo or video of tennis equipment being used in fun and engaging ways

  • Complete the entry form on the official challenge website

Entries close 28 September 2025 – don’t miss your school’s chance to meet Ash Barty!

For more information on the Ash Barty Schools challenge visit the website: https://www.tennis.com.au/schools/ash-barty-schools-challenge

You Might Also Like

The US Open 2025 – 41 Irresistible Aussies Are Competing

The 2025 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race Starts The Season And Sets The Tone

Irresistible Wimbledon: The All England Club announces a new-look Hill for The Championships 2027

80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Entries Are Open

Kimberly Birrell to lead Australia’s Billie Jean King Cup team in Brisbane qualifier

Share
By Irresistible Magazine
Follow:
Where Resistance Meets Fabulousness
Previous Article
Utah Is The Place! Start Planning for the 2026 Sundance Film Festival
Next Article
Free Fireworks, Family Zone and a Big Surprise Set for Bondi Beach this NYE

Latest

Tango, Ferries and Friendship: Uruguay’s Irresistible Ambassador Dianela Pi
St Ali Italian Film Festival Program Announced with Migrant Stories Taking Centre Stage
AKTG Renews Its Commitment Towards Responsible Travel and Sustainability Following Global Staff Survey
Free Fireworks, Family Zone and a Big Surprise Set for Bondi Beach this NYE

Social links

  • Instagram
  • Spotify

Quick links

  • About
  • Information for contacts, media kit requests and advertising and partnership opportunities
  • Privacy (user agreement/ privacy/ terms/ collection notice/ cookies policy)

Useful links

  • Subscribe
  • Irresistible Agency
Irresistible MagazineIrresistible Magazine
Follow US
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.
Copyright Irresistible Magazine 2025. All rights reserved.
Subscribe

It's free to subscribe. When you do, you'll have unlimited access to all content. We will never share, publish, or use your information for anything other than essential business purposes. You'll get a monthly newsletter full of festival news, pre-sales, giveaways and irresistibleness. Your subscription helps us keep our content free.

* indicates required
Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?