Ballkids
NT Ballkids Program
In 2023 Tennis NT founded the first ever Northern Territory Ballkids Program. Ballkids play an integral role in ensuring that tennis tournaments run smoothly. NT Ballkids have been used on court during the back-to-back Mens Pro Tour events held in Darwin in September as well as some of our local event finals.
Our first ever NT Ballkid was selected in 2022 from our National Indigenous Carnival to be a part of the Australian Open. This was then repeated in 2023 with our second First Nations ballkid from the NT was selected to attend.
Tennis Australia also then launched the first Top Guns Program which saw our third NT ballkid selected for this program to also travel to Melbourne and be a part of the Australian Open.
Tennis NT Ballkids Program 2024/25
We are seeking expression of interest for NT based kids who are interested in the opportunity of learning to become a ballkid!
This will see NT kids have a possible opportunity to be selected to go to the Australian Open and ballkid professional matches, as well as other Summer of Tennis opportunities.
Ages 11-15 will be considered.
How do I apply?
Complete the expression of interest form and attend the information session (details below) on Saturday 20th April 2024 at Darwin International Tennis Centre.
2024/25 Program Information Session
Opportunities
First Nations Program – Children will be selected from the National Indigenous Carnival. Must be Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander.
Top Gun Program – Selected by our NT Ballkids Coordinator, based on performance throughout the year.
Other Summer of Tennis Events – During the Summer of Tennis opportunities arise for extra ballkids to join the teams for the likes of the Adelaide International, Hobart International and United Cup events.
Ballkids in action
The following video provides a demonstration of just some of the skills that you will need to help you become a ballkid – check them out!
Contact us
For more information about the NT Ballkids Program please email [email protected].
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