Vida Connecting Communities
Community is a key element of Vida’s core values. Engaging, growing, and connecting with people in our community through tennis is what we are passionate about. We run a variety of programs and work with a number of local organizations to foster connecting communities.
If you are a local community group and would like a tennis experience together, please feel free to contact us. We can tailor a one-off, or multi-session program to suit your needs. There are also club programs for any members of your group to continue playing after the initial tennis experience. This is a great way to integrate and connect people who would like to get involved with our tennis community.
Check out the current and upcoming connecting community programs at Vida venues.
Upcoming events will be added shortly.
- Sunday Social
- Connecting Cultures
Upcoming programs will be added shortly
North Balwyn Bowls Club
Come & Try Lawn Bowls at North Balwyn Bowls Club, 60 Buchanan Avenue Balwyn North – Fridays 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm and Sundays 10.00 am-Noon. Bowls will be provided, and coaches will be on hand at all sessions. New and experienced bowlers will be most welcome. Please wear flat-soled shoes.
On arrival, before proceeding to the greens or entering the clubhouse we request you proceed to the main entrance and check-in using our QR code or register your name & contact number via pen & paper if you do not have a smartphone.
Masks are not required to be worn while on the greens however they are required when entering the clubhouse. Please direct any enquiries to Robyn McClelland 0419 542 188.
Bowls is a game for all ages and abilities with social & competition available and we would love to see some new faces at our friendly club.
- Connecting Cultures
- Sunday Social
- Ladies Event at MCC Glen Iris
Upcoming events will be added shortly
Upcoming events will be added shortly
To view all the specific details about upcoming programs and events at each Vida venue click on the following button.
Vida Connecting Community Program Overview
Check out an overview of the current and future community programs.
Sport is culturally significant in our society and plays a key role in bridging diversity and making our city the great place it is. Vida Tennis is excited to be an active part of connecting people through tennis with our program Connecting Cultures.
Our vision for this program is to create an opportunity for people new to Australia to connect with and be a part of the local tennis community.
Tennis will become the means by which people from diverse cultures connect and develop a real sense of belonging through shared experiences.
The Program
The Vida team facilitates tennis lessons and social tennis play and helps people learn a new skill or reconnect with the game. The program is open to any adults who are new to Melbourne. It promotes tennis, health, and community connection and runs at various times during the year at select Vida venues. As it continues to grow, we hope to open up more opportunities at all our locations.
While playing tennis is the activity, the real goal is connecting people within the community and the tennis club. Tennis is a sport for life and a sport for everyone. We welcome all new people to Melbourne into our club.
Specific events details can be found on our calendar of events or by clicking the link above to the venue which is hosting the program.
Who is Martin, the program leader?
Martin has been with Vida Tennis for two years since his arrival from Argentina. He is an accomplished tennis coach, but, more importantly, he is passionate about people and helping everyone feel welcome, included, and inspired. His positive attitude is contagious and has led to Vida’s aim of implementing the program across all venues.
Some facts about diversity in Melbourne
- One in five people speak a language other than English at home
- Overseas migration makes up over 60% of our population growth
- One in four Australians was born overseas
We welcome you to try tennis with us and experience our environment
Check out some of our past program experiences
More information and upcoming events will be added shortly.
Sets in the City – an event exclusively for females.
Join us for an afternoon of fun, laughter and connection through tennis. Whether you have played a lot, or not at all, all women and girls are welcome.
“Girls & women who play sport together have higher levels of confidence and self-esteem”
More information to come.
The Advantage Girls Program was started by female industry leader Ashleigh Richardson to provide an opportunity for females to experience, grow, and follow their own tennis journey, no matter what their goals are.
Past programs have included;
- The Advantage Girls Tournament Camp. Ashleigh took a team of girls to Bendigo for a tournament camp to help develop independence, experience traveling with a team, work together, and supporting each other while, training, and playing matches. This learning experience helped to foster an environment for girls to get the best out of themselves.
- The Advantage Girls Hotshots Tennis Program was the second installment. The aim was to create and encouraging positive behaviors for young girls while learning tennis.
- The Advantage Girls Transition Program was designed to provide an opportunity for young female adults to continue their tennis journey, no matter what their goals are.
To view all the specific details about upcoming programs and events at each Vida venue click on the following button.