Junior tournaments

Every player starts somewhere – ACT's junior tournaments help kids build skills, confidence and friendships as they grow towards state and national competition.

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Young player prepares to serve in Junior Nationals

Start where you are and challenge yourself locally. ACT competitions offer opportunities for players of all levels to learn, compete and succeed.

Explore the ACT Player Pathway and see where to start.

Red Ball Rally

Red Ball Rally is ACT’s program for 5 to 8-year-old kids to learn tennis through fun, weekly match play using Red Ball equipment.

Junior Development Series

Build match-play experience and develop your skills in ACT’s most popular junior tournament series.

2026 Tennis ACT 10&U Green Ball Points Race

The 10&u Green Ball Points Race rewards consistent performance across selected Green Ball tournaments and provides a clear pathway for ACT players to qualify for the 10&u Green Ball Nationals.

Australian Team Championships

Represent the ACT as one of Canberra's best junior players at the Australian Team Championships, held annually at the Gold Coast.

ACT team approach court during Australian Team Championship

Find a junior tournament near you

Junior tournaments are held year-round across ACT and Australia. Find one happening near you in our Competitive Play Calendar.

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Get ready to compete

Everyone competing in a tournament needs to have completed their Competitive Player Profile (CPP), which merges a player's Tennis ID with their UTR Rating.

No matter what kind of leagues you participate in, the CPP will ensure you receive the best playing experience for your level.

Set up your profile Learn about UTR Rating

Take your game further with national junior competitive opportunities. Build experience, earn rewards and work towards qualifying for state and national finals.

Coloured Ball Competitions

Fun, beginner-friendly events using softer balls and smaller courts – perfect for kids learning to rally, score and compete for the first time.

Young tennis player balances coloured balls on racquet

De Minaur Junior Tour

Compete in this age-specific tour for a chance to qualify for the De Minaur Junior Tour Finals and earn an exclusive scholarship opportunity.

16U Australian Junior Tour

Designed for older junior players, this national tour is your chance to test your skills, gain recognition and qualify for your State Finals.

April 13: Jasmin Heapes (WA) at the 2025 12/u and 14/u Australian Claycourt Championships at the Canberra Tennis Centre on Saturday, April 13, 2025. Photo by TENNIS AUSTRALIA/ ANASTASIA KACHALKOVA

Keeping junior players safe

Creating a safe, supportive environment for young players is our top priority. Learn how our safeguarding policies protect children at every level of the game.

Learn about safeguarding