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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<\/p><\/div>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Would you like to share the court with the world\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

We are looking for children aged 12-17 to be a part of our Ballkid Squads. No prior experience necessary!<\/p>\n

2025\/26 Adelaide Ballkid Program Registrations open now!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Please register your interest for the 2025\/26 South Australian Ballkid Program HERE. <\/a>By registering, you will receive emails about the program and upcoming training sessions.<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0This is to ensure that you have the skills and confidence required for the Adelaide International.<\/p>\n

City of Playford Tennis International and Adelaide International Ballkid Training Sessions<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date<\/strong><\/td>\nTime<\/strong><\/td>\nVenue<\/strong><\/td>\nRSVP<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sunday August 10 2025<\/td>\n9:00am – 11:00am<\/td>\nSeaside Tennis Club<\/td>\nTraining Session #1<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sunday September 14 2025<\/td>\n9:00am – 11:00am<\/td>\nBroadview Tennis Club (Subject to Change)<\/td>\nTraining Session #2<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sunday October 19 2025<\/td>\n10:00am –\u00a0 12:00pm<\/td>\nPlayford Tennis Centre<\/td>\nTraining Session #3<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sunday November 16<\/td>\n10:00am – approx 5:00pm<\/td>\nSeacliff Tennis Club (State League Super Round Match Play Experience)<\/td>\nTraining Session #4<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
City of Playford Tennis International\u00a022nd – 30th November 2025<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sunday December 14 2025<\/td>\n1:00pm – 3:00pm<\/td>\nHenley South Tennis Club<\/td>\nTraining Session #5<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sunday January 4 2026<\/td>\n9:00am – 11:00am<\/td>\nTennis World Millswood TC<\/td>\nTraining Session – Invite Only<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adelaide International\u00a010 – 18 January 2026\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

City of Playford Tennis International – Top Gun Ballkid<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Adelaide International – Top Gun Ballkid<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

There will be two top gun ballkids selected at the Adelaide International who will be given direct acceptance into the Australian Open Ballkid Program.<\/p>\n

There are plenty of opportunities that are given throughout the ballkid program and a lot of fun to be had.<\/p>\n

Ballkid Resources – Coming Soon<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n