ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Match Play
ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Match Play is the perfect way for children to experience their first team tennis league experience and transition from learning to playing the game.
Why participate in ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Match Play?
- Local competition (delivered by national registered clubs/coaches, associations)
- Time-friendly format for families with defined start and finish times (45-60 minutes)
- Smaller courts, racquets and softer balls to suit your child’s age and skill level
- Parents can have fun with their kids through on court participation and support
- Being in a committed team environment in a structured league
- Structured league results published on National League Manager software
- Players can choose the school or club they want to represent
What are the different stages of ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Match Play?
| Stage | Ages | Purpose | How to play |
| Red Ball | 5 – 7 | The Red Ball Match Play program is aimed at children who are beginning to play the sport and have learnt the basic skills through ANZ Tennis Hot Shots coaching, Community Play or tennis at school. This is the first step for players into their match play journey. | Learn more |
| Orange Ball | 7 – 9 | The Orange Ball Match Play program is aimed at children who are beginning to play the sport and have developed an understanding of tennis through ANZ Tennis Hot Shots coaching, Community Play, tennis at school or have progressed from the Red Ball Match Play Program. | Learn more |
| Green Ball | 9 – 11 | The Green Ball Match Play program is aimed at children who have some experience in playing the sport and are participating regularly in ANZ Tennis Hot Shots coaching, Community Play or tennis at school, or have progressed from an Orange Ball Match Play program. | Learn more |
ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Match Play in Tasmania
ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Match Play programs are held in Tasmania during terms one, three and four during the 2019 school year:
| South region – 2019 calendar (Red, Orange and Green Ball programs) | |||
| Term | Season starts | Season finishes | Registration form |
| 1 | 23 February | 6 April | Completed |
| 3 | 10 August | 14 September | Completed |
| 4 | 2 November | 7 December | Register now |
Find your local registered ANZ Hot Shots Match Play deliverer on the national “Find a Venue” webpage.
Want to know more about the program?
Please contact Tennis Tasmania’s Team Tennis & Tournaments Coordinator Matthew Scott via email at [email protected]
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