{"id":12467,"date":"2017-12-19T16:40:10","date_gmt":"2017-12-19T08:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/?page_id=12467"},"modified":"2026-02-10T14:20:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T06:20:35","slug":"super-10s","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/players\/athlete-development\/super-10s","title":{"rendered":"Super 10s"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 dir=\"ltr\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(10, 109, 255)\" data-ogsb=\"white\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">What\u2019s new for Super 10s in 2026<\/h2>\n<p data-ogsb=\"white\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/files\/2026\/01\/Image-84.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/files\/2026\/01\/Image-84.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/files\/2026\/01\/Image-84-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-ogsb=\"white\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(108, 111, 111)\">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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ogsb=\"white\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(108, 111, 111)\">This evolution reflects a deliberate shift to ensure Super 10s complements\u2014rather than competes with\u2014Green Ball competition. Moving forward, the focus is on clearer role definition across the pathway, where:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-ogsb=\"white\">\n<li data-ogsc=\"rgb(108, 111, 111)\"><span role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\">Green Ball events provide the primary competition platform.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-ogsc=\"rgb(108, 111, 111)\"><span role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\">Super 10s prioritises high-quality player development training, learning environments and targeted match-play experiences that support\u2014rather than duplicate\u2014the competition calendar.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-ogsb=\"white\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(108, 111, 111)\">The overarching goal is to create a more coherent, sustainable and developmentally aligned pathway that balances training, competition and progression for young athletes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-ogsc=\"rgb(10, 109, 255)\" data-ogsb=\"white\">Integration with the National Green Ball Pathway<\/h2>\n<p data-ogsb=\"white\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(108, 111, 111)\">Super 10s will sit alongside a structured national Green Ball pathway, supporting smoother transitions and stronger alignment between training and competition:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-ogsb=\"white\">\n<li data-ogsc=\"rgb(108, 111, 111)\"><span role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\">Green Ball State Series &amp; Race \u2013 Greater Talent Team and State Head Coach presence at key Green Ball events, including State Series events, State Finals and Green Ball Nationals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-ogsc=\"rgb(108, 111, 111)\"><span role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\">Individualised tournament scheduling support \u2013 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.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-ogsc=\"rgb(10, 109, 255)\" data-ogsb=\"white\">2026 Tennis West 10\/U Green Ball Points Race<\/h2>\n<p><strong>2026\u00a0Tennis West\u00a010\/U\u00a0Green Ball Points Race \u2013 A New Initiative by Tennis West\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tennis West is excited to launch the\u00a0<\/span><strong>10\/U\u00a0Green\u00a0Ball Points Race<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in 2026 \u2014 a new initiative designed to reward performance across a series of Green Ball tournaments throughout the year. Players will earn points based on their results at each event, with a publicly accessible leaderboard tracking progress and standings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This initiative not only promotes healthy competition but also supports players in their\u00a0<\/span><strong>tactical and technical development<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>,<\/strong> while fostering a lifelong love for the sport of tennis.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>2026\u00a0Tennis West 10\/U\u00a0Green Ball Events Calendar:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1.CBC (Green)<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2013 January 9\u201312 at Sorrento Tennis Club<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. CBC (Green)<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2013 January 25\u201328 at Busselton Tennis Club<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. CBC (Green)<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2013 April 7\u201310 at North Beach Tennis Club<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Tennis West 10\/U CBC Green Ball State Championships<\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2013 August 28\u201330 at the State Tennis Centre<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Acceptance is based on the WA Green Ball points race (previous 3 events). Top 32 Boys and Top 32 Girls, based on points and have entered, will be accepted (players with no points will not be accepted). Players must be 10 &amp; under as of 31 August.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pathway to Nationals:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Top-performing players will be eligible for\u00a0selection\u00a0to the\u00a0<\/span><strong>2026\u00a0Tennis Australia 10\/U\u00a0Green Ball Nationals:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Top two\u00a0performing male players\u00a0at the conclusion of the Points Race.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Top two\u00a0performing female players\u00a0at the conclusion of the Points Race.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Male winner of the\u00a0CBC Green Ball State Championships.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Female winner of the CBC Green Ball State Championships.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>To be eligible for Green Ball Nationals, players must be 10 &amp; under as of 30<sup>th<\/sup> November<\/li>\n<li>More Information here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/compete\/tournaments\/junior\/coloured-ball-competitions#tabs-4046bb0087-item-17582b500f-tab\">Explore Coloured Ball Competitions | Competitive Tennis for Kids<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Players MUST have participated in the Green Ball Points Race and State Finals to be eligible, unless extenuating circumstances apply (i.e extended injury)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>NOTE: If\u00a0any\u00a0winner\u00a0or\u00a0runner up\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0Tennis West Green Ball Points Race\u00a0also wins the\u00a0Tennis West CBC Green Ball State Championships,\u00a0the next best performing player at the state event will win the spot.<\/em><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-ogsc=\"rgb(10, 109, 255)\" data-ogsb=\"white\">New Green Ball State Camps and State of Origin Event<\/h2>\n<p data-ogsb=\"white\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(108, 111, 111)\">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\u2019s players:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-ogsb=\"white\">\n<li data-ogsc=\"rgb(108, 111, 111)\"><span role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\">Six Super 10s State Camps across Terms 1\u20134 (2026) &#8211; By Invite only<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-ogsc=\"rgb(108, 111, 111)\"><span role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\">Designed to progressively build toward Green Ball Nationals in November 2026 and the National Super 10s AO National Camp in January 2027.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-ogsc=\"rgb(108, 111, 111)\"><span role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\">State of Origin event (dates TBA)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div data-ogsb=\"white\"><\/div>\n<div data-ogsb=\"white\">\n<hr dir=\"ltr\" data-ogsc=\"\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<div data-ogsb=\"white\"><\/div>\n<h2 data-ogsc=\"rgb(10, 109, 255)\" data-ogsb=\"white\">Super 10\u2019s Advantage Program Squad &#8211; Selection Criteria (By Invitation Only)<\/h2>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<div>In 2026, the Super 10\u2019s Advantage Program Squad will be introduced:<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<div>&#8211; Squads offer a development training environment for selected athletes (by invitation only)<\/div>\n<div>&#8211; The program will run alongside Super 10\u2019s camps, providing regular touch points with the Talent Team<\/div>\n<div>&#8211; A streamlined structure will make it easier to understand how the program links to Super 10\u2019s, Green Ball events and transitions into NDP Connect.<\/div>\n<p data-ogsb=\"white\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(108, 111, 111)\"><b data-ogsc=\"\">Participation in Super 10\u2019s is via invitation only.\u00a0<\/b>Invitations for the upcoming season will be given out to players based on the following data:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-ogsb=\"white\">\n<li data-ogsc=\"rgb(108, 111, 111)\"><span role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><i data-ogsc=\"\">Results at the previous Super 10\u2019s season<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-ogsc=\"rgb(108, 111, 111)\"><span role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><i data-ogsc=\"\">Results at 2025\/26 CBR events\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-ogsc=\"rgb(108, 111, 111)\"><span role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><b data-ogsc=\"\"><i data-ogsc=\"\">Players with at least a \u201cGreen 2\u201d<\/i><\/b><i data-ogsc=\"\">\u00a0<\/i><\/span><span role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(10, 109, 255)\"><i data-ogsc=\"\"><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.universaltennis.com\/pages\/color-ball. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universaltennis.com%2Fpages%2Fcolor-ball&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cconnor.faulds%40tennis.com.au%7C53e4da9e8ab74588ab7708de525a850e%7C61aa9c8da7734a7c84701dd8062e404a%7C0%7C0%7C639038746086156803%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=FKHWQppX0ea6Z40rB%2BZ%2BopeOmhHfIRWeSETRbooBmP4%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-outlook-id=\"ec92f6c6-cf7d-4965-92d0-161bbdccea49\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(10, 109, 255)\">Universal Tennis Colour Ball Rating<\/a><\/i><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-ogsc=\"rgb(108, 111, 111)\"><span role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><i data-ogsc=\"\">Players with a\u00a0<\/i><\/span><span role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(10, 109, 255)\"><i data-ogsc=\"\"><a title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/www.universaltennis.com\/pages\/how-utr-works. Click or tap if you trust this link.\" href=\"https:\/\/aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universaltennis.com%2Fpages%2Fhow-utr-works&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cconnor.faulds%40tennis.com.au%7C53e4da9e8ab74588ab7708de525a850e%7C61aa9c8da7734a7c84701dd8062e404a%7C0%7C0%7C639038746086176198%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=OirrV7j297xCcZjDGqsMn0G0tn1covhnlmgrO%2BCFi2w%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-outlook-id=\"9a643bb4-5bee-4511-8c4b-9e15b6d4deb2\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(10, 109, 255)\">Universal Tennis Rating<\/a><\/i><\/span><span role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><i data-ogsc=\"\">\u00a0with a 100% reliability status<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-ogsc=\"rgb(108, 111, 111)\"><span role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><i data-ogsc=\"\">Players born in 2016 or earlier<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-ogsc=\"rgb(108, 111, 111)\"><span role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><i data-ogsc=\"\">On court qualities (best effort, competitiveness, honesty, respect, sportsmanship)<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-ogsc=\"rgb(10, 109, 255)\" data-ogsb=\"white\"><\/h2>\n<h2 data-ogsc=\"rgb(10, 109, 255)\" data-ogsb=\"white\">Guidelines for participation<\/h2>\n<p data-ogsb=\"white\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(108, 111, 111)\">To be eligible for a Squad\/Camp, players must meet the following requirements and competencies:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-ogsb=\"white\">\n<li data-ogsc=\"rgb(108, 111, 111)\"><span role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><b data-ogsc=\"\"><i data-ogsc=\"\">Is at least 8 years of age<\/i><\/b><i data-ogsc=\"\">*<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-ogsc=\"rgb(108, 111, 111)\"><span role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><i data-ogsc=\"\">Can rally at least 10 shots up and down the middle of the court.<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-ogsc=\"rgb(108, 111, 111)\"><span role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><i data-ogsc=\"\">Competent at serving the ball in with at least a 50% success rate.<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-ogsc=\"rgb(108, 111, 111)\"><span role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><i data-ogsc=\"\">Competent at hitting topspin forehand and backhands\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-ogsc=\"rgb(108, 111, 111)\"><span role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><i data-ogsc=\"\">Is able to move the ball around the court with purpose.<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-ogsc=\"rgb(108, 111, 111)\"><span role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><i data-ogsc=\"\">Has a good attitude on court by showing respect to the game and their opponent.<\/i><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-ogsb=\"white\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(108, 111, 111)\">If unsure, please speak with your child\u2019s private coach to assess whether the players stage of development is appropriate.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"white\" \/>\n<h2 data-ogsc=\"rgb(10, 109, 255)\" data-ogsb=\"white\"><u data-ogsc=\"\">\u00a0<\/u><\/h2>\n<h2 data-ogsc=\"rgb(10, 109, 255)\" data-ogsb=\"white\"><u data-ogsc=\"\">2026 Camp Dates:<\/u><\/h2>\n<p data-ogsb=\"white\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(108, 111, 111)\"><b data-ogsc=\"\">Venue<\/b>: State Tennis Centre \u2013\u00a0 282 Victoria Park Drive, Burswood, 6100<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ogsb=\"white\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(108, 111, 111)\">Term 1: 7 March and 21 March<br \/>\nTerm 2: 9 May and 16 May<br \/>\nTerm 3\/4: TBA<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ogsb=\"white\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(108, 111, 111)\">State of Origin Challenge: TBA<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ogsb=\"white\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(108, 111, 111)\">Invitations will be sent out to all\u00a0successful players\u00a0in Feb.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(10, 109, 255)\" data-ogsb=\"white\">AGE ELIGIBILITY:<\/h2>\n<p data-ogsb=\"white\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(108, 111, 111)\">All players must be born in 2016 or earlier to be eligible for Super 10\u2019s Squads\/Camps<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ogsb=\"white\"><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(108, 111, 111)\">For any other information please contact Costa Skopelitis, Talent Development Manager \u2013 Perth or email <a href=\"mailto:costa.skopelitis@tennis.com.au\">costa.skopelitis@tennis.com.au<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What\u2019s 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. 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