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Junior Tennis

Whether your child wants to learn new skills, make friends, or become the next Ash Barty, the UQ Sport Tennis Centre offers a wide range of school Term and Holiday programs to entertain and coach kids year-round.

With a number of options available to all ages and abilities, our friendly and supportive coaches will guide your child so they learn the fundamentals and develop their tennis technique at their own pace!

Please enrol and view the latest timetable online.

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Program Details

4 – 5 years old

STAGE: BLUE

Level: Entry

Blue stage is designed to help children develop coordination and improve fundamental motor skills through fun games and activities by replicating tennis skills such as throwing, catching, movement, ball tracking and striking.

Duration: 30 minutes

All new Blue Stage players also receive a free tennis racquet to help get them started! Simply pick it up from the Tennis Pro Shop at your first lesson.

Available for Term Programs only. 

5 – 7 years old

STAGE: RED BALL 1

Level: Entry

Red Ball 1 is aimed at children with little or no tennis experience. Students will learn basic tennis strokes and technique to develop coordination and improve fundamental motor skills and hand-eye coordination by replicating tennis skills such as throwing, catching, movement, ball tracking and striking.

Duration: 45 minutes

Class size: 6

All new Red Ball 1 players also receive a free tennis racquet to help get them started! Simply pick it up from the Tennis Pro Shop at your first lesson.

Available for Term Programs only.

6 – 8 years old

STAGE: RED BALL 2

Level: Previously played and progressed from Red Ball 1

Red Ball 2 students will be working to refine their techniques on all strokes, through a strong focus on learning to serve and rally.

Duration: 45 mins

Class size: 6

8 – 10 years old

STAGE: ORANGE BALL 1

Level: Entry level

Orange Ball 1 is aimed at children with little or no tennis experience. Students will learn basic tennis strokes and technique to develop coordination and improve fundamental motor skills and hand-eye coordination by replicating tennis skills such as throwing, catching, movement, ball tracking and striking.

Duration: 60 minutes

Class size: 6

All new Orange Ball 1 players also receive a free tennis racquet to help get them started! Simply pick it up from the Tennis Pro Shop at your first lesson. Available for Term Programs Only.

STAGE: ORANGE BALL 2

Level: Previously played and progressed from Orange Ball 1

Orange Ball 2 students will be working to refine their techniques on all strokes, through a strong focus on learning to serve and rally. Players will be developing tactical, strong focus game play, constructing points.

Duration: 60 minutes

Class size: 6

10 – 12 years old

STAGE: GREEN BALL 1

Level: Entry

Green Ball 1 is aimed at children with little or no tennis experience. Students will learn fundamentals and develop the skills of the game. Learning shot technique is a strong focus.

Duration: 60 minutes

Class size: 6

All new Green Ball 1 players also receive a free tennis racquet to help get them started! Simply pick it up from the Tennis Pro Shop at your first lesson. Available for Term Programs Only. 

STAGE: GREEN BALL 2

Level: Previously played and progressed from Green Ball 1

Green Ball 2 students will be working to refine their techniques on all strokes through a strong focus on rallying, game play strategies and court movement. A strong focus on developing spins, grips and tactics.

Duration: 60 minutes

Class size: 6

11+ years old

STAGE: TEEN BEGINNER

Level: Entry level

For players with limited tennis experience, looking to learn the basic skills and fundamentals of the game.

Duration: 60 minutes

Class size: 6

STAGE: TEEN INTERMEDIATE

Level: Previously played and progressed from Teen Beginner

Teen Intermediate students will be working to refine their techniques on all strokes, through a strong focus on rallying. Focus on developing their match play ability.

Duration: 60 minutes

Class size: 6

STAGE: TEEN ADVANCED

Level: Previously played and progressed from Teen Intermediate

Teen advanced students will be working to refine their techniques on all strokes, through a strong focus on technique, tactical match play skills and patterns of play, fitness and improved court movement.

Duration: 90 minutes

Class size: 8

Private Coaching

Before you hit the courts again, take your game up a notch with tailored one-on-one private lessons with one of our accredited coaches. We can design an effective training program that suits your skill level, weekly schedule, and gives you the results you want to achieve.

Best of all, our Private Coaching is available for all age groups!

Lesson dates and times can be made by arrangement.

Small Group Private Coaching Program

The small group private coaching program is available for smaller groups of two to four people. We can design an effective training program that suits your skill level, weekly schedule, and gives you the results you want to achieve.

Best of all, our Private Coaching is available for all age groups!

Lesson dates and times can be made by arrangement.

Pricing

PROGRAMDATESDURATIONPRICELESSON DURATION
Blue Stage28 Jan - 5 Apr10 week program$190.0030min
Red Ball28 Jan - 5 Apr10 week program$230.0045min
Orange Ball/Green Ball28 Jan - 5 Apr10 week program$300.0060min
Teen Beg/Int28 Jan - 5 Apr10 week program$300.0060min
Teen Adv Squad28 Jan - 5 Apr10 week program$420.0090min

PRIVATE COACHINGPRICE
60 mins$100.00
60 mins Small Group Private Coaching$120 - 2 Participants
$10 Extra Per Participant (Max of 4)
$200 UQ Sport Credit$200.00
$400 UQ Sport Credit$400.00
$600 UQ Sport Credit$600.00

Term 1 dates: Tuesday 28 January – Saturday 5 April 2025.

Make-up dates: Sunday 2 March and Sunday 30 March.

 

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