Queensland Secondary School Team Tennis (QSSTT)

The Tennis Queensland Secondary School Team Tennis (QSSTT) competition is the state’s premier teams-based event for high school players. It gives schools across Queensland the chance to compete in a structured, inclusive format that builds teamwork, match play experience and school spirit.  

The competition is open to all secondary schools and runs across three levels:  

• Regional: Qualifying events managed by Tennis Queensland  
• State Final: The top-performing schools from each region compete for the state title  

Each level is designed to be developmentally appropriate, with formats that encourage participation and fair play. The competition culminates in the annual State Final, where the best school teams from across Queensland come together to compete for top honours.

QSSTT is a teams-based event with separate divisions for boys and girls. Each team typically includes four players, competing in singles and doubles matches.  

Match format: 

• Singles and doubles rubbers  
• Fast4 scoring system  
• Round-robin or knockout formats depending on entry numbers  

The event is designed to maximise match play while keeping the experience fun, fast and inclusive.

QSSTT is more than just a state competition – it’s a gateway to national representation. Schools that perform strongly at the State Final may qualify for the Gallipoli Youth Cup, Australia’s national high school tennis championship.  

Participation also helps players build competitive experience, teamwork and school pride – key ingredients for long-term development in tennis.

Schools can enter through their local School Sport Association or directly via Tennis Queensland’s regional qualifying events. Entry details and timelines are shared with schools each term.  

If your school is interested in participating, contact your local School Sport coordinator or reach out to Tennis Queensland for guidance.

The Queensland Secondary School Team Tennis follows Tennis Australia’s national rules and regulations for school-based team events, including scoring formats, player eligibility and conduct standards.  

Before competing, it’s worth knowing what’s expected of players, spectators and officials. Learn more about the Code of Behaviour and Rules and Regulations.

The winning boys’ and girls’ team at each Regional Final of the event will be invited to compete at the State Final.

Rubbers for the Regional Final will be played as a FAST4 set:

• First to four games
• Tie-break at 3-all
• No ad-scoring
• Play lets (lets are play-on!)

The Opens QSSTT State Final will be held on 20 and 21 July at UQ Tennis Centre.

The Years 7-9 QSSTT State Final will be held on 17 and 18 September at Rockhampton Tennis Centre.

Players must be available for all days of competition, however a reserve may be called in the case of injury/withdrawal if needed.

*Updated as of 27 February 2026