Green Ball Series

In 2026, the Green Ball Series (GBS) will offer players the opportunity to compete for GBS points throughout the year. These points will create a clear pathway for qualification into the end-of-year State Finals and Nationals.

This initiative is designed to support player development and create exciting opportunities within the sport.

GBS Structure

Players will receive points based on their finishing position within each tournament on the South Australian Junior Tour calendar, contributing to their leaderboard standing.

Tournaments can be found HERE 

Points will not be allocated for South Australian Junior Development Series (JDS).

Age Category

The qualifying age category for the Green Ball Series across all tournaments will be 10/u.

Tournament Structure

All GBS Tournaments will be singles only. It is at the discretion of the Tournament whether they will add doubles, however, doubles will not have any points allocated to it.

Points Structure

Each Green Ball Series tournament listed on the endorsed calendar will be assigned the corresponding points for Singles.

• Winner: 250 points
• Runner Up: 125 points
• 3rd and 4th Place: 100 points
• 5th – 8th Place: 75 points
• 9th – 16th (in Elimination playoff’s only): 50 points
• 2nd Place in Round Robin: 30 points
• 3rd Place in Round Robin: 20 points
• 4th Place in Round Robin: 10 points
• 5th and 6th Place in Round Robin: 5 points

Qualifying Period

The points qualifying period for the 2026 GBS will be from Thursday 1 January 2026 – October 9 2026.

State Finals

Age Qualification for GBS State Finals

Players to be 10 years or younger as of November 31 2026 (minimum 8 years old at the time of event)

GBS Leaderboards   

The Points Race Leaderboards will be published on the following months.

• February, March, May, June and July

The final points race leaderboard will be published in October.

GBS State Finals – Draw Sizes and Acceptance Criteria

South Australia’s top 16 boys and top 16 girls who have showcased their skills in the 2026 Competitive Play Calendar.

Dates: TBC

Acceptance lists will be as follows:

• Top 16 players within Points Race Leaderboard

Players will receive an invitation from Tennis South Australia to State Finals.

Note: This opportunity is exclusively for South Australian Players.

Green Ball Nationals

10/u Green Ball Nationals – Qualification Criteria

• All players who qualify for the event will receive an invitation, which must be accepted in writing.
• There are three spots in the draw per gender. The winner of the SA State Finals will get direct acceptance into Green Ball Nationals. The remaining two spots will be the next two highest in the points race.
• The Points Race will consist of ten tournaments, commencing in January 2026 and concluding in October 2026.
• All eligible players must be an Australian Citizen.

If you have any questions, please reach out!

Contact Information 

Dylan Hicks

[email protected]