Emerald & District Lawn Tennis Association Inc

📸 JDS Photo Dump! 🎾

Thanks so much for your patience while these photos were being edited. We hope you enjoy looking back through all the wonderful memories from our JDS!

A huge thank you to Mrs Simpson, who generously gives her time, photography skills and support to our events. ❤️

Having these memories of our kids playing the sport they love is such a special gift, and we are incredibly grateful for the time and effort that goes into capturing these moments.

Thank you, Mrs Simpson! 📸🎾❤️

🎾 THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE JDS ❤️ 🎾

A successful JDS doesn’t just happen because of the players on court. It takes a small army of amazing people behind the scenes — and this weekend, our volunteers absolutely smashed it! 👏

To all the parents who gave up their time to set up gazebos, pull out chairs, jump on the BBQ, help in the canteen and pitch in wherever needed — thank you! Your help is valued more than you know. ❤️

A special thank you to:

🎾 Vince — for coming out for the weekend and taking on the important job of officiating. We really appreciate you giving up your weekend to help our players.

🎾 Jill & Ben — for court supervising, keeping an eye on things and helping our kids have fair and enjoyable matches.

🎾 Mrs Jett — for running our Under 10 officiating program and wrangling our more experienced players to get out on court and help our younger, less experienced players. What a great way to teach our kids that tennis is about more than just winning! 👏

🎾 Elly — our canteen queen 👑 — for managing the canteen, keeping everything stocked up and, of course, making sure the prosecco glasses were topped up on Saturday night! 🥂😂

🎾 The Smyth Family — Linda for organising all the food for the weekend and Kim for the early morning bacon and egg muffin BBQs and the lunchtime BBQs. Keeping everyone fed is no small job! 🌭🥓🍳❤️

🎾 Joe & Bora — who stepped up as part of their Emerging Leaders course, helping with tournament directing and officiating throughout the weekend. 👏🎾

🎾 Lesley — for coordinating, helping wherever needed, getting our Mindset Challenge happening for the players and keeping things moving behind the scenes — plus finding time for a little MasterChef action with the butter chicken and pulled pork! 👩‍🍳😂

🎾 Mrs Simpson — for being behind the camera and capturing all those special moments from the weekend. 📸❤️

🎾 Donna — our super Tournament Director! 👏
47 players.
130+ matches.
10 courts.
One very busy weekend.

And somehow she survived the constant chorus of “When is my next match?” without her brain completely exploding! 😂😂

And finally, an honourable mention to Dane and Mr Declan (AKA Tim Nelson) for stepping in to umpire two sibling matches that had a very real potential to go pear-shaped! 😂🎾👏

To every single person who helped, whether you were here for the whole weekend or just jumped in when needed — THANK YOU.

You are what makes our JDS more than just a tennis tournament. You help create a place where our kids can compete, learn, make friends and have fun. ❤️

We couldn’t do it without you! 🎾🙌

We were notified that one of our Emerald players, Toby won the sportsmanship award for the Emerald JDS. Well done Toby!!!

🏆Winner Announcement – Central Region Sportsmanship Program | Emerald JDS🏆

This year, Central Region proudly introduced our Sportsmanship Program, built around our 5 Pillars: Fairness, Growth, Mindset, Resilience, and Respect.

At the recent Emerald JDS, our focus was on Mindset.

And the Sportsmanship Award winner is…

🌟Toby Aisthorpe🌟

Congratulations, Toby, keep an eye out for your prize! 🎁👏

I would also like to acknowledge the following players who received nominations for their wonderful display of sportsmanship and growth throughout the weekend:

👏Evelyn Varrall

👏Dawsen Dodson

👏Amaris Gabaza

👏Flynn Gustafsson

👏Isabelle Pace

👏Joe Murree

👏Isaiah Murree

👏James Farr

👏Ted Kelly

👏Elijah Stook

🎾 JDS WEEKEND RECAP! 🎾

What a weekend! Our courts were buzzing, the kids were competing hard, and there were plenty of smiles, rallies and great tennis along the way. 💪🎾☀️

Here are a few photos from the weekend for you to enjoy! 📸

Mrs Simpson has had a few technical difficulties with her computer and is still working on the rest of the photos, so keep an eye out — there are more to come!

A huge thank you to all our players, parents, helpers and volunteers for making another JDS such a great weekend. ❤️

🎾 EMERALD JDS — FINAL DAY! 💚

As we head into the final day of play, our Sportsmanship Pillar is MINDSET 🧠

Today is all about finishing strong — staying positive, trusting your game, focusing on the next point and, most importantly, never giving up until the final point is played.

You might be tired. You might be behind. Things might not always go your way.

💪 Keep fighting. Keep trying. Keep believing.

👀 See a player showing an awesome mindset?
Please nominate them using the QR code!

Let’s finish the JDS celebrating the players who fight until the end and are proud of how they play the game. 💚🎾

🧠 MINDSET MATTERS: TALK TO YOURSELF LIKE A CHAMPION 🎾

What you say to yourself on court matters.

When you make a mistake, lose a point or start feeling nervous, change the conversation in your head.

Instead of: “I’m playing terrible.”
Try: “Next point.”

Instead of: “I can’t do this.”
Try: “I can do this.”

Instead of: “I’m too far behind.”
Try: “One point at a time.”

Instead of getting frustrated…
“Breathe and reset.”

💬 Your inner voice is your biggest supporter.

Try these on court:
🎾 Next point.
💪 I can do this.
🎯 Stay with it.
🎾 One point at a time.
💚 Keep going.
🌬️ Breathe and reset.

You don’t have to feel confident to talk confidently.

Talk to yourself like someone you believe in. 💚🎾

🎾 Emerald JDS is in full swing! ☀️

The courts are humming, the balls are being smashed, and the sun is shining! 🌞🎾

Thank you Costa for the Mandies!!! Thank you for fuelling our athletes!

🎾 EMERALD JDS STARTS TODAY! 💚

Our Sportsmanship Pillar is MINDSET 🧠

Mindset is all about how players respond on court — staying calm, believing in themselves, focusing on the next point, making smart choices, and keeping going when things get tough.

It’s not about playing the perfect match. It’s about showing resilience, confidence and a positive attitude throughout the day.

👀 See a player showing great mindset?
Please nominate them using the QR code!

Let’s celebrate the players who show us that how you play the game matters just as much as the result. 💚🎾