Junior programme
Below you'll find the four groups that we currently offer for juniors, next to our progress squads. When you enrol, the fee is determined by your child's age. We will place your child in the best group possible to ensure he/she gains the most from the lessons, both tennis-wise and socially.
Age approximate timeslot Costs
Preschool - Meet the game 2.45PM - 3.15PM $3.75/session
Up to 8 - Hitting the Ball 3.15PM - 4.00PM $5.63/session
9 to 12 - Rallying 4.00PM - 5.00PM $8.75/session
13 to 18 - Full-Court 5.00PM - 6.00PM $10.00/session
Clubdays
Waihi Beach Mondays and Thursdays
Whangamata Tuesdays and Fridays
Katikati Wednesdays
Waihi Thursdays and Saturdays
Paeroa Fridays
Meet the game
Your child is dipping his/her toes in the game. It may even be the first time to hold a racket!
The aim of this programme is for your child to become comfortable with being on a tennis court and around tennis balls. The focus is on basic motor and anticipation skills.
Your child is expected to spend four terms at this level before progressing to the next stage. Freeplay is highly recommended.
Key facts
Rallying
Costs: $3,75/lesson. The clubs subsidise the remainder.
Group size: 4-8
Duration: 30 min
Age: preschool
Level: novice
Matchhub Rating: -
Hitting the ball
Your child is keen to dip his/her toes in the game. (S)he has limited experience with tennis.
The aim of this programme is for your child to enjoy being on court. It is 80% about having fun and the remainder is building fundamental tennis motor skills. That gives him/her time to figure out if tennis coaching is something (s)he wants to pursue.
Your child is expected to spend four to eight terms at this level before progressing to the next stage. Freeplay is highly recommended to speed the process up.
Key facts
Hitting the ball
Costs: $5,63/lesson. The clubs subsidise the remainder.
Group size: 4-6
Duration: 45 min
Age: 5-8 years
Level: novice
Matchhub Rating: -
Rallying
Your child is seeking to get more out of the game. (S)he possesses basic tennis skills.
The aim of this programme is for your child to experience progress. It is as much about having fun as about learning how to construct points. That gives him/her a foundation for matches and competition.
Your child is expected to spend four to eight terms at this level before progressing to the next stage. Freeplay and tournaments are highly recommended to speed the process up.
Key facts
Rallying
Costs: $8,75/lesson. The clubs subsidise the remainder.
Group size: 4-6
Duration: 60 min
Age: 9-12 years
Level: beginner
Matchhub Rating: S12
Full-court
Your child wants to play competitively. (S)he possesses basic tennis skills.
The aim of this programme is for your child to experience success. It is still about having fun, but ever more attention is paid to technical and tactical aspects of the game. That prepares for matches and competition.
Your child is expected to spend four to eight terms at this level before deciding whether to commit to tennis and play regionally or continue casually. Freeplay and tournaments are highly recommended to speed the process up.
Key facts
Full-Court
Costs: $10/lesson. The clubs subsidise the remainder.
Group size: 4-8
Duration: 60 min
Age: 10-18 years
Level: advanced
Matchhub Rating: S11
