Korrine and District Tennis Association

Guidelines for Players, Parents & Team Managers

Welcome to Our Junior Tennis Community

At the heart of our association is a commitment to create an inclusive, supportive culture where every child can enjoy tennis. We believe the game is about more than competition — it’s about friendships, life skills, and having fun.

Our goal is for all players to contribute to their team, learn from mistakes, and play with a positive attitude. By supporting teammates, celebrating effort, and showing good sportsmanship, we build a community where kids can grow, thrive, and love the game.

The Role of Players (On-Court Etiquette)

Tennis Australia Guidelines

  • Players must call all balls on their side of the court; if in doubt, they give their opponents the benefit of the doubt.
  • In doubles, the receiver’s partner calls the service line, and the receiver calls the centre and side lines.
  • Calls (“out,” “let,” “fault”) must be made immediately. If a player makes an incorrect call, they must correct it straight away.
  • Spectators cannot make line calls.
  • If players disagree on the score, they return to the last agreed score and continue from there.
  • Players must not cross onto the opponent’s side to check ball marks.
  • Players wait until a point is finished before walking behind courts.
  • When retrieving or returning balls to another court, players wait for a break in play.

The Role of Parents 

Positive Parent involvement is essential to the smooth running of our competition.

Stay informed

  • Follow your team on Match Centre and the K&DTA Facebook page to know where matches are played each week.

Player availability

  • If your child can’t play, it’s your responsibility to find a fill-in and notify the team manager as early as possible.

What to bring

  • Players should wear neat sports clothes (shorts with pockets are ideal), sport shoes, and (where available) a club uniform. Bring a drink bottle, hat, and sunscreen in warmer months.

Share the load

  • Sections 1–3: One parent per team must supervise.
  • Section 4: One parent from each team must umpire all sets.
  • New to scoring? Stand with an experienced parent or use a scoring app.

Encourage sportsmanship

  • Spectators cannot make line calls
  • Cheer good play from both sides
  • Avoid negative comments
  • Model respectful behaviour
  • Team managers may warn parents or players displaying poor sportsmanship

Teach teamwork

  • Encourage children to support teammates, be committed, and take responsibility

Communication

The Role of Team Managers

Team managers play a key role in keeping teams organised and matches running smoothly.

Organisation

  • Manage rosters if the team has an extra player.
  • Provide new players with essential information. 
  • Team managers set the Order of Merit (see Competition Guide).

On match days

  • Open the clubhouse, courts, and supply balls at home matches (see Competition Guide).
  • Enter results on Match Centre (home team inputs, away team approves).

Washouts and Forfeit Calls

  • The team manager is responsible for calling the TM of the other team when they need to forfeit a match.
  • The home TM will make the washout calls (see Competition Guide).

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