Whether your child wants to learn new skills, make friends, or become the next Tennis superstar, 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.
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.
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.
Junior Program Pricing
Kids Tennis
| PROGRAM | DATES | DURATION | PRICE | LESSON DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Stage | 22 Jan - 28 Mar | 10 week program | $170.00 | 30min |
| Red Ball | 22 Jan - 28 Mar | 10 week program | $210.00 | 45min |
| Orange Ball/Green Ball | 22 Jan - 28 Mar | 10 week program | $280.00 | 60min |
| Teen Beg/Int | 22 Jan - 28 Mar | 10 week program | $280.00 | 60min |
| Teen Adv Squad | 22 Jan - 28 Mar | 10 week program | $390.00 | 90min |
| Private coaching | All year | $95.00 | 60min | |
| Small Group Private Coaching | All Year | $120 - 2 Participants $10 extra Per Participant (max of 4) | 60min |
Term 1 dates: Monday 22 January - Thursday 28 March 2024 (excluding Friday 26 January, Friday 29 March - Sunday 31 March).
Make-up dates: Sunday 25 February and Sunday 24 March.