Under grey threatening clouds the event got under way without a drop of rain.

The three regions were represented by 16 players in the age groups of 12-and-under, 14-and-under, 16-and-under and 18-and- under, with two boys and two girls in each age group.

The Northern team took on the North-West in the first matches of the day. Led by 18-and- under players Sam Sheppard and Alex Clements the Northern team defeated the Coast 17 rubbers to 11 rubbers.

With not much rest the Northern team backed up against the Southern region, led by Tasmania's highest ranked junior Alyssa Hibberd.

The Northern team took its game up to another level as the competition got tight, and the regional spirit kicked in to another gear. In the end the Northern team rallied to defeat the Southern team 18 rubbers to 10 rubbers.

The Southern team then went on to defeat the North-West 19-9.

The final standings for the Tasmanian Team Tennis were, North 35 rubbers, South 29 rubbers, and North-West 20 rubbers.

The winning Northern team members were: Sam Sheppard, Alex Clements, Chantel Jamieson, Phoebe Davis, Tom Wigan, Liam Jarvis, Brittney Macrostie, Rosa Bishop, James De Boer, Ross Marzetti, Evie Francis, Connor Parke (fill in), Sam Clements, Hamish Youl, Megan De Boer and Rose Barker.

The event would not have taken place without the help of State coach Simon Youl, Northern coach-manager Andrew Youl and North-West manager Jamie Kay.

Look out for the next Tasmanian Team Tennis Challenge in August 2009, in Hobart.

Prince Junior Indoor

THE ITN (International Tennis Number) events are still available to enter for the 2009 Prince Junior Indoor title to be held for one day only on Friday, June 12, 2009, at the Launceston Indoor Sports Arena.

Entry forms are available from local coaches and the LISA. ITN events are designed for players to play against players of similar standard, thus increasing rallies and kids are guaranteed three matches on the day.

For further information contact Tennis Tasmania on (03) 6108 8200.

Hot Shots at St Helens

THE Aviva Tennis Hot Shots Camp will be held at St Helens District High School on Monday and Tuesday, June 8-9. Register at the St Helens school courts on the Monday from 8.30am. Cost is $35, with fun games, sausage sizzle and giveaways, with players competing for the Hot Shots Challenge titles. Inquiries phone Harry 0409036245.