SOUTH AUSTRALIAN BALLKID PROGRAM 2025/26
January 4: Beatriz Haddad Maia (BRA) and Jamie Murray (GBR) pose for a photo with Ball Kids on centre court ahead of the Adelaide International at The Drive on Saturday, January 4, 2025. Photo by TENNIS AUSTRALIA/ David Mariuz
Ballkids play an integral role in ensuring that tennis tournaments run smoothly. Throughout the summer of tennis, each Ballkid is a focal part of every game.
Would you like to share the court with the world’s best tennis players? Become a Ballkid and you could find yourself on court at events like the Adelaide International and City of Playford Tennis International.
We are looking for children aged 12-17 to be a part of our Ballkid Squads. No prior experience necessary!
2025/26 Adelaide Ballkid Program Registrations open now!
Please register your interest for the 2025/26 South Australian Ballkid Program HERE. By registering, you will receive emails about the program and upcoming training sessions.
Below are the upcoming training sessions that will be held in preparation for the City of Playford Tennis International and the Adelaide International. You must attend two training sessions and two days of the City of Playford Tennis International to be eligible to be selected for the Adelaide International. This is to ensure that you have the skills and confidence required for the Adelaide International.
City of Playford Tennis International and Adelaide International Ballkid Training Sessions
| Date | Time | Venue | RSVP |
| Sunday August 10 2025 | 9:00am – 11:00am | Seaside Tennis Club | Training Session #1 |
| Sunday September 14 2025 | 9:00am – 11:00am | Broadview Tennis Club (Subject to Change) | Training Session #2 |
| Sunday October 19 2025 | 9:00am – 11:00am | Seacliff Tennis Club | Training Session #3 |
| Sunday November 2 | 10:00am -12:00pm | Playford Tennis Centre | Training Session #4 |
| City of Playford Tennis International 22nd – 30th November 2025 | |||
| Sunday December 14 2025 | TBC | Henley South Tennis Club (Subject to Change) | Training Session #5 |
| Sunday January 4 2026 | 9:00am – 11:00am | Tennis World Millswood TC | Training Session – Invite Only |
| Adelaide International 10 – 18 January 2026 | |||
City of Playford Tennis International – Top Gun Ballkid
Two Ballkids from the City of Playford Tennis International will be given direct acceptance into the Adelaide International Ballkid program as our Top Gun Ballkids.
Adelaide International – Top Gun Ballkid
There will be two top gun ballkids selected at the Adelaide International who will be given direct acceptance into the Australian Open Ballkid Program.
There are plenty of opportunities that are given throughout the ballkid program and a lot of fun to be had.
Ballkid Resources – Coming Soon
- 2025/26 Ballkid Program Outline
- How To Be a Ballkid
- Ballkid Check List
Contact Information
Jacinta O’Loughlin
Ballkids Manager
[email protected]
SA