Salzburger Tennis Players Join ÖTV Women’s Network Weekend in Tirol
Approximately ten dedicated female tennis players from Salzburg participated in the second ÖTV Tennis Women’s Network Weekend 2026 at the Der Lärchenhof hotel in Erpfendorf, Tirol, as reported by salzburgtennis.at. The two-day gathering ran alongside parallel event announcements from the Austrian Tennis Association (ÖTV), which scheduled the official program for October 10 and 11, 2026, with optional individual arrivals beginning October 9, 2026, according to btv.oetv.at.
On-Court Training and Coaching Sessions
Participants engaged in hands-on training sessions and practical on-court coaching led by former WTA players Petra Schwarz-Ritter, Petra Russegger, and Nicole Geiger, as detailed by salzburgtennis.at. The schedule incorporated specialized drills, professional tips drawn from high-level international competition, and a recreational doubles tournament known as a “Gaudi-Doppel” to test new skills in a match environment, according to btv.oetv.at.
Workshops, Panels, and Leadership Focus
Beyond court sessions, the itinerary featured side-event workshops and a panel discussion addressing the visibility and involvement of women in tennis, covering both competitive play and administrative roles within clubs and regional federations, as outlined by salzburgtennis.at. The discussions paired athletic development with networking opportunities among female players from across Austria, utilizing the alpine setting of the Tirol resort for evening gatherings and dinners, according to btv.oetv.at.
Registration Guidelines and Event Logistics
Rebekka Seipel coordinated registration through an online portal, setting capacity limits and establishing a waiting list managed via [email protected] once initial spaces filled, as noted by btv.oetv.at. Attendees secured lodging directly at the venue using the booking code “TWN,” while Salzburg participants prepared to bring network strategies and coaching insights back to their local clubs, according to salzburgtennis.at.
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