FAHMI ARIEFDIEN
Currently 45 years old. I grew up in the Athlone area knowing only how to play street tennis. At the age of 18 years old was my first time playing on a tennis court with a raquet. Being introduced to league tennis helped me to improve my tennis skills daily. At the age of 30 years I started competing in the masters tennis tournaments, competed in multiple Interprovincials representing the province and in 2018 I represented Tennis SA at the World Team Championships in USA Miami.
An overview of the current masters structure – your committee
The masters division consists of a Chairman: Fahmi Ariefdien, deputy Chairman: Frederick Christians and Marketing and Sponsorship: Bradley Dore.
The masters division is a sub-division of the Cape Town Tennis exco. This structure is responsible for hosting masters tournaments within the Cape Town district for players 30+ to 80+. These tournament forms part of the Tennis SA Masters Tournament Calendar.
Players wanting to participate in these tournaments, needs to be affiliated to a tennis club affiliated to Cape Town Tennis, have registered with Cape Town tennis masters as well as registered as a tournament player with Tennis SA.
What’s currently happening within the masters space
Thus far this year, Cape Town tennis hosted successful masters tournaments (January - Cape Town Masters & March - TSA MAsters Nationals)
Upcoming Interprovincial tournaments (23 to 28 July to be played in Pretoria for age group 30+ to 50+) and (2 to 6 October to be played in Winelands for age group 60+ to 80+)
Upcoming Masters Tournament in November (7 to 10 Nov), hosted by Cape Town Tennis
Annual renewal of Cape Town Maisters fee of R150 per player
Upcoming events to prepare for
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I am a qualified teacher, currently employed at the Department of Correctional Services where I function in an HR and Financial Management position. I am also a qualified National coach and completed a Level 2 Umpires course.
Coming from a family of tennis players, I have been playing the game since the age of 9. The game has taught me so much in terms of teamwork, sportsmanship, social skills and physical health. I have been fortunate to travel the world participating in various tournaments and have met the most amazing people in the process.
I currently belong to Old Mutual Tennis Club. I also enjoy running and am a keen golfer.