Hot Shots
The Tennis Australia Hot-Shots program is designed for children aged 3 to 12 years old, using modified equipment and balls, essential for the development of technique, rallying, fundamental motor skills, and playing the game. Under this modified system children learn to hit, move, rally and score!
DPTennis run Hot-Shots at 2 locations, Colonel Light West Tennis Club and also at Nieass Reserve Tennis Club at Clarence Gardens.
Term 4 - 2025 Hots-Shots Program
Times
- 4pm to 4.45pm Red Ball (Approx Age 5 – 8+)
- 4.45pm to 5.30pm Orange Ball (Approx Age 8 - 10+)
- 5.30pm to 6.15pm Green Ball (Approx Age 10+)
Days / Venue Location
- Tuesday’s at Colonel Light West Tennis Club – 45a Penang Ave, Colonel Light Gardens
- Wednesday’s at Nieass Reserve Tennis Club – 40 Dinwoodie Ave, Clarence Gardens
When
Term 4 2025 - Starting week 2 of the term 21st & 22nd October to 16th & 17th December
Cost
- $150 for the term for 1 session per week
- $250 for the term for 2 sessions per week
Payment Options - Bank Transfer to DPTennis BSB 085005 -A/C 26-947-3759 Child’s name in description or Sports Voucher 2025 complete and email me Sports Voucher 2025-Sports-Voucher-Registration-Form.pdf
Sports Voucher - If you are using the Sports Voucher, you I recommend you only use 1 x $100 Voucher if you are doing 1 session per week per child, then just Bank Transfer the remaining $50. Or if you are doing 2 sessions per week per child you can use 2 x vouchers = $200 then just Bank Transfer the remaining $50. – Refer to Sports Voucher Scheme 2025 info here at https://www.sportsvouchers.sa.gov.au/
Join The Crew - Hot-Shots T-Shirts
You can order your Free Hot-Shots New Balance T-Shirt to Join the Crew, just click on this link hotshots.tennis.com.au/already-playing – Choose myself as Coach and Colonel Light West Tennis Club as the venue.
Book Now
If you would like to secure a place for your child, please email me or SMS me, if you have any further questions please let me know.
To enquire or Book, please contact Damien on 0407184781 or [email protected]
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Launch Pad Stage (ages 3 – 5)
The Launch Pad stage introduces children to tennis through games and fun activities. Children learn the basics of tennis including how to rally. This stage really helps children develop their fundamental motor skills; throw, run, catch, jump, striking and most importantly, tracking. This is a great way for kids to start tennis and have fun.
- Court Size: Variable
- Tennis Ball: Red Ball (25% compression)
- Recommended Racquet Size: 19–23 inches
Red Stage (ages 5 – 8)
The Red stage is for beginners. The red ball is larger than a yellow ball and doesn’t bounce as high (just 25 per cent compression), making it a breeze for even the youngest players to hit it comfortably. The courts and nets used in the Red stage are much smaller and easier for kids to move around.
- Court Size: 3m × 8.23 or 6m × 10.97 m
- Tennis Ball: Red Ball (25 per cent compression)
- Recommended Racquet Size: 21–23 inches
Orange Stage (ages 8 – 10)
After mastering the Red stage, children move on to the Orange stage where the ball bounces a little higher (50 per cent compression) and the court is a bit bigger. Kids continue to develop their skills in a modified tennis environment while having a great time.
- Court Size: 6.4 m × 18.29 m
- Tennis Ball: Orange Ball (50 per cent compression)
- Recommended Racquet Size: 23–25 inches
Green Stage (ages 9+)
The ball used in the Green stage has a higher compression (75 per cent of a yellow tennis ball) and children play on a full-size court.
- Court Size: 10.97 m × 23.78 m (full court)
- Tennis Ball: Green Ball (75 per cent compression)
- Recommended Racquet Size: 25–27 inches
