What’s new for Super 10s in 2026

From 2026, the Super 10s program will evolve to better align with an expanded and strengthened national Green Ball (GB) competition ecosystem. With increased quality and volume of local, state and national GB events, Super 10s for 2026 will look slightly different in its overall design and delivery.

This evolution reflects a deliberate shift to ensure Super 10s complements—rather than competes with—Green Ball competition. Moving forward, the focus is on clearer role definition across the pathway, where:

• Green Ball events provide the primary competition platform.
• Super 10s prioritises high-quality player development training, learning environments and targeted match-play experiences that support—rather than duplicate—the competition calendar.

The overarching goal is to create a more coherent, sustainable and developmentally aligned pathway that balances training, competition and progression for young athletes.

Integration with the National Green Ball Pathway

Super 10s will sit alongside a structured national Green Ball pathway, supporting smoother transitions and stronger alignment between training and competition:

• Green Ball State Series & Race – Greater Talent Team and State Head Coach presence at key Green Ball events, including State Series events, State Finals and Green Ball Nationals.
• Individualised tournament scheduling support – The Tennis Australia Talent Team can work collaboratively with families and private coaches to recommend a tailored tournament schedule for athletes, incorporating local, state and national events in a way that supports long-term development.

New Green Ball State Camps and State of Origin Event

To strengthen development opportunities across the year, new Green Ball State Camps will be introduced along with State of Origin challenges against other states and their Super 10’s players:

• Six Super 10s State Camps across Terms 1–4 (2026) – By Invite only
• Designed to progressively build toward Green Ball Nationals in November 2026 and the National Super 10s AO National Camp in January 2027.
• State of Origin event (dates TBA)

Super 10’s Advantage Program Squad – Selection Criteria (By Invitation Only)

Participation in Super 10’s is via invitation only. Invitations for the upcoming season will be given out to players based on the following data:

• Results at the previous Super 10’s season
• Results at 2025/26 CBR events 
• Players with at least a “Green 2” Universal Tennis Colour Ball Rating
• Players with a Universal Tennis Rating with a 100% reliability status
• Players born in 2016 or earlier
• On court qualities (best effort, competitiveness, honesty, respect, sportsmanship)

Guidelines for participation

To be eligible for a Squad/Camp, players must meet the following requirements and competencies:

• Is at least 8 years of age*
• Can rally at least 10 shots up and down the middle of the court.
• Competent at serving the ball in with at least a 50% success rate.
• Competent at hitting topspin forehand and backhands 
• Is able to move the ball around the court with purpose.
• Has a good attitude on court by showing respect to the game and their opponent.

If unsure, please speak with your child’s private coach to assess whether the players stage of development is appropriate.

2026 Camp Dates:

Venue: State Tennis Centre –  282 Victoria Park Drive, Burswood, 6100

Term 1: 7 March and 21 March
Term 2: 9 May and 16 May
Term 3/4: TBA

State of Origin Challenge: TBA

Invitations will be sent out to all successful players in Feb.

AGE ELIGIBILITY:

All players must be born in 2016 or earlier to be eligible for Super 10’s Squads/Camps

For any other information please contact Costa Skopelitis, Talent Development Manager – Perth or email [email protected]