What is Tennis Australias education policy?
All junior players attending the National Academy or Australian Institute of Sport must be participating in schooling, as recognised by the education department in their respective state. Following the completion of Year 10, junior players under the age of 18 are expected to pursue further education. Players not wishing to participate in full-time Year 11 or Year 12 studies, but who wish to be eligible for assistance from Tennis Australia, must be either: • participating in education department recognised distance education • participating in a technical or further education course leading to a qualification or certificate. In the case of exceptional circumstances, players may apply to the Tennis Australia Athlete Development Manager for exemption from this policy. Subject selection Players are expected to study a minimum number of subjects at the following year levels: • Year 7: full school curriculum • Year 8: full school curriculum • Year 9: English, Maths, Science, SOSE • Year 10:
