Tots Tennis
Tots Tennis is for players aged between 2-3 years. These classes introduce children to tennis through games and fun activities. Children develop their fundamental motor skills; throw, run, catch, jump and most importantly, tracking using lots of adapted equipment such as balloons, big balls and beanbags. Often, Tots sessions are held indoors in spaces more suited to small people.
Court SizeMini Courts or a flat open space
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Racquet Size17-19 inches
Available for purchase or hire |
Ball TypeSponge Balls or Soft Larger Tennis Balls.
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Hot Shots Blue Stage
The Blue Stage is for players aged 3-5 years and introduces children to tennis through games and fun activities. Children learn the basics of tennis including how to rally using lots of adapted equipment such as balloons, big balls and beanbags.
Court SizeMini Courts
11m x 6m |
Racquet Size19-21 inches
Available for purchase or hire |
Ball TypeRed ball (25% compression) and slightly larger to help young players focus on the ball.
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Hot Shots Red Stage
Red Ball stage is for players aged 5-8 years. The red ball is larger than a yellow ball and doesn’t bounce as high (just 25% compression), making it a breeze for even the youngest players to hit comfortably. The courts and nets used in the Red stage are much smaller making it easier for kids to move around and enjoy success. Red level players may be beginners, improvers or even advanced players.
What kind of competitions are there at Hot Shots Red?
We run one competition a term where we get players competing but in a fun manner.
What kind of competitions are there at Hot Shots Red?
We run one competition a term where we get players competing but in a fun manner.
Court SizeMini Courts or Small net on quarter of regular court
6m x 10.97m |
Racquet Size21-23 inches
Available for purchase or hire |
Ball TypeRed ball (25% compression) and slightly larger to help young players focus on the ball.
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Hot Shots Orange Stage
Orange Ball stage is for players aged 8-9 years. After mastering the Red stage, children move on to the Orange stage where the ball bounces a little higher (50% compression) and the court is a bit bigger. Orange players play over the regular net on a three quarter length court. Older beginners can also start at the Orange stage.
What kind of competitions are there at Mini Tennis Orange?
We run one competition a term where we start to introduce actual game scoring to prepare them for competition. Fun is still the main priority.
What kind of competitions are there at Mini Tennis Orange?
We run one competition a term where we start to introduce actual game scoring to prepare them for competition. Fun is still the main priority.
Court Size3/4 of a full size court. No doubles alleys. Lowered net.
6.4 m × 18.29m |
Racquet Size23-25 inches
Available for purchase or hire |
Ball TypeOrange ball (50% compression)
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Hot Shots Green Stage
The ball used in the Green stage has a higher compression than the Red and Orange stages (75% of a yellow tennis ball) and children play on a full-size court. Green players may be older children who are new to tennis or players of a good standard who have progressed through the Blue, Red and Orange stages.
What kind of competitions are there at Hot Shots Green?
We run our own club competition each term (invitation only) You can also find tournament outside of the club through Tennis Australia’s website.
What kind of competitions are there at Hot Shots Green?
We run our own club competition each term (invitation only) You can also find tournament outside of the club through Tennis Australia’s website.
Court SizeFull size court.
10.97 x 23.78m |
Racquet Size25-27 inches
Available for purchase or hire |
Ball TypeGreen ball (75% compression)
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Yellow Ball Classes
Yellow Ball is for players aged 10+ and is a great way for players to keep learning and developing technique and tactics. These groups are also suitable for beginners and intermediate players that may have the goal of getting into one of our Development Squads.
What kind of competitions are there at Yellow Ball?
We run our own club competition each term (invitation only) You can also find tournaments outside of the club through Tennis Australia’s website.
What kind of competitions are there at Yellow Ball?
We run our own club competition each term (invitation only) You can also find tournaments outside of the club through Tennis Australia’s website.
Teen Cardio Classes
Teen cardio is for players aged 13+ and is a great way for players to keep enjoying tennis in a very social atmosphere. This is the perfect session for a mixture of fitness, fun and playing tennis whilst music is played in the background to keep a good temp to the session.
What kind of competitions are there at Yellow Ball?
There is no competition for cardio tennis but playing will help your competitive side to tennis as all drills plated are to win.
