Brisbane International Primary School Cup

The Primary Schools Cup is a mixed team tennis competition open to all schools within Queensland. Every school has the opportunity to nominate teams at Regional Qualification events with the winners of each tie invited to compete at the State Final held at the Brisbane International.

The Brisbane International Primary School Cup is a team-based event with three ball format divisions:  

• Red Ball – Year 4 and below; teams of 8–10 students  
• Orange Ball – Year 5 and below; teams of 4–5 students  
• Green Ball – Year 6 and below; teams of 4–5 students (mixed and girls-only divisions).  

Each division includes:  

• Division A – Competitive format  
• Division B – Participation-focused format  
• Modified scoring and round-robin structure  
• One-day gala events across Queensland.

Schools first compete in regional qualification events held across Queensland from June to November. Winning teams from each region advance to the State Final, held during the Brisbane International in Brisbane – giving students the chance to play on the same courts as the pros.

• Open to all Queensland primary schools  
• Students must be in Year 6 or below  
• Mixed and girls-only teams welcome  
• No prior competition experience required

• Schools nominate teams via the Tennis Queensland entry portal  
• Entries close 2 weeks prior to regional event  
• Schools receive confirmation and event details via email  
• Entry fee: $70 per team (Red Ball), $80 per team (Orange and Green Ball) – covering event delivery, equipment, and player experiences.*

*2026-2027 entry fee due to increase.

• School sports uniform  
• Water bottle and snacks  
• Sunscreen and hat  
• Tennis racquet (loan racquets available)

The Brisbane International Primary School Cup 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.