South Australia
Summer Season 2023/2024
What is Super 10s:
The Super 10s is a competition for the up and coming 10 and under Tennis players within South Australia. This competition allows the best 10 year old in the state to come together and receive quality match-play against their peers. They have the opportunity to compete in a fun team environment and receive guidance from their team manager throughout.
Competition Format:
Players are grouped into teams of 4 boys and 4 girls. Each player will play both singles and a doubles on each round for a total playing time of 2 hours. The competition is played with green balls. The competition is not UTR sanctioned and players receive on court guidance from our Super 10s coaches.
When is Super 10s:
Next Season: Oct 2023 to April 2024.
Super 10s is run over 10 Sunday mornings between October 2023 and April 2024. Sessions are usually at 9.30-11.30am at a local club in Adelaide (location to be confirmed). If you register for Super 10s selection day, please make sure you are available on most Sundays. If you are selected, you will be asked to commit to the whole season. Dates will be confirmed soon.
Eligibility Criteria:
Abilities: Super 10s is targeted to competitive 10&U boys and girls who are already committed to their tennis and playing competitions. This competition is not suitable for beginners or kids aged 7& under.
Guideline of competencies:
Key Competencies (with green or yellow ball):
– Be able to consistently serve overhead from the baseline. Continental grip desirable.
– Rally crosscourt for 10–15 shots with spin. Use acceptable grips for Forehand & Backhands
– Have an understanding of how to play a tennis match: where to stand in singles and doubles, and how to score
– Able to move efficiently to sustain a rally on a full size court
– Display independence; pack their own bag for matches and practice, warm-up routine and able to play a match
Age Eligibility:
Age eligibility for Super 10s is as follows: Players must be 10 years old for the first term of the season – i.e. players who turn 11 after Dec 31st, 2023 are eligible to play the 2023/2024 Summer season.
Cost:
A total cost of $300 for the season (2 terms) and $20 for the Selection Day. This is for those players that are successful in making a team (16 boys and 16 girls). Those players who are successful in making a team will be invoiced by Tennis Australia.
About the Selection Day:
Players are invited to attend the Selection Day where they will compete against other players in their respective age group where our Super 10s Coaches, will evaluate their eligibility on the day. From the trial day and from recent tournament/competition results 16 girls and 16 boys will be selected to compete in the Super 10’s season.
Selection Day: Sunday 17th September 2023
Location: Seaside Tennis Club
Times: players will be allocated a time slot on the day. More info on the Selection Day page.
Click here to register for the upcoming Selection Day.
Registration Instructions:
To register as a member and obtain a National Member ID which allows registration for the selection day, please follow the below instructions: (Please note this is different to your Tennis Australia ID)
- Click the event link below to begin the registration process.
- Select Register and then ‘South Australia’ from the drop-down menu.
- You will be sent an email with username, National Member ID and a password reset
*For those who have already obtained a revolutioniseSPORT log in, simply log in using the above link and register.
For any issues regarding the Super 10’s registration process above please contact Gemma Harper – [email protected]
For any questions regarding the Super 10s program, please contact Sacha Vlamynck at email [email protected]
