Highly acclaimed junior tennis coaching and kids Tennis Hot Shots for Canberra ACT’s Inner North, South, City, Tuggeranong, Gungahlin, Belconnen, Weston Creek & Woden.
Our coaches are Tennis Australia and ATPCA certified and have a kids tennis coaching program in-line with Tennis ACT’s junior development pathway.
Trust the best and have comfort in knowing that your child is getting a specialised kids tennis coaching program.
With the support of our ACT tennis clubs, secondary and primary schools, our kids tennis coaching program continues to serve as the Capital’s number one choice.
Video: Kids Tennis Hot Shots by Tennis Canberra
We don’t want to tell you how much fun we are having, our players are going to show you. View the video above to see how playing in the Tennis Hot Shots environment develops our players at each learning stage.
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Coaching Program For All Ages & Abilities
Guide: The 30-minute Aces Level 1 program designed for students new to the game. The primary goal is to increase fundamental perceptual motor skills. Players will learn to strike, catch & track the tennis ball in a fun colourful environment.
Starter – Blue Stage
- Target Group: Pre-School
- Age: 4-5
- 30-minute lessons
- Junior Aces Level: 1
- Tennis Hot Shots Stage: Blue
- Competition Pathway: N/A
- Discounted Racket Initiative & Free Hot Shots T-Shirt
Guide: A 1-hour Beginner program for players that have sport experience or physically capable to execute physical fundamental movements with simple instructions.
Our kids Level 2 Aces Program will see a player learn fundamental stokes and concepts of rallying in a smaller court environment.
Beginner – Red Stage
- Target Year Group: K & 1
- Age: 6 – 7
- 1-hour weekly lessons
- Junior Aces Level 2
- Tennis Hot Shots Stage: Red
- Competition Pathway: Hot Shots Match Play
- Walk-To-Tennis: After-School Program Available for selected schools
- Discounted Racket Initiative & Free Hot Shots T-Shirt
Guide: A 1-hour beginner program for players with previous tennis experience or physically capable to execute physical fundamental movements with simple instruction.
Our Kids Level 3 Aces Tennis Program will see a player learn fundamental stokes and concepts of rallying.
Beginner – Red Stage
- Target Year Group: Year 2 & 3
- Age: 8-9
- 1-hour weekly lessons
- Junior Aces Level 3
- Tennis Hot Shots Stage: Red
- Walk-To-Tennis: After-School Program Available for selected schools
- Competition Pathway: Hot Shots Match Play
- Discounted Racket Initiative & Free Hot Shots T-Shirt
Guide: The 1-hour Intermediate Aces Level 4 Program are for players 9 -12 years old. It is assumed that the player has been exposed to the basic fundamental skills during their Primary School years and able to rally and serve over the full net.
Intermediate – Orange Stage
- Target Year Group: Year 4, 5 & 6
- Age: 8-12
- 1-hour weekly lessons
- Junior Aces Level 4
- Tennis Hot Shots Stage: Orange
- Competition Pathway: Junior Team Tennis
- Walk-To-Tennis: After-School Program Available for selected schools
- Discounted Racket Initiative
Guide: The 1-hour Intermediate Level 5 TEEN Tennis Program are for players aged 12-16. The player are entry High School students or transitioning from our Junior Aces Program.
TEEN TENNIS – LEVEL 5
- Target Year Group: Year 7-10
- Age: 12-16
- 1-hour weekly lessons
- Junior Level: 5
- Tennis Hot Shots Stage: Orange
- Competition Pathway: Junior Team Tennis
- Walk-To-Tennis: N/A
- Discounted Racket Initiative
Guide: The 1-hour Level 6 TEEN TENNIS PROGRAM are for competition players aged 12-17.
The player should be able to play both a doubles & singles match using fundamental tennis tactics. The player is starting to manipulate the ball with spin and the serve technique has all the basic fundamental actions.
TEEN TENNIS – LEVEL 6
- Target Year Group Years 7-12
- Age: 13+
- 1-hour weekly lessons
- Junior Level: 6
- Tennis Hot Shots Stage: Green
- Competition Pathway: Junior Team Tennis
- Walk-To-Tennis: N/A
- Discounted Racket Initiative
We understand it is not always easy to get you kids to tennis. For that reason we are running an after school pick-up service for North Ainslie Primary, Turner School, Telopea Park School & Yarralumla
School Pick-Up Service
- North Ainslie Primary School to Majura Tennis Club (Dickson)
- Turner School to Turner Tennis Club
- Telopea Park School to Barton Tennis Club/Wesley Tennis Club
- Yarralumla School to Yarralumla Tennis Club
Click on the information link below for specific days and times
More information & Sign Up: Click Here
School Pick-Up Program
- Coach School Pick-up at School Meeting Spot (When Bell Rings)
- Walk-To-Tennis
- Tennis Lesson (4-5pm)
- Parent Tennis Club Pick-up (5pm)
*Kids will be supervised during the times they are not on court by coaches.
2023 Program Cost
- $19/session*
- $25/session*
- $35/session*
Sign up before season start for an early bird price. See the booking for for current rates.
*All programs are multiplied by the number of sessions left in the season
Tennis lessons for all ages and abilities
Junior Competitions
Junior Team Tennis (Intermediate)
A friendly junior teams competition designed give our junior players a taste of junior competition in preparation for local and interstate tournament play. This friendly team tennis league are for intermediate level players ready to use their skills from coaching to a competitive environment. Players will represent a region of ACT with each match counting to their weekly team score.
Join with a few school or tennis friends and enjoy Canberra only regional based team competition.
Kids Hot Shots Match Play (Beginner)
Playing the game from a young age has shown to increase passion and love for the sport. This love for tennis ultimately leads to faster skill acquisition, increased healthy practices and longevity for the sport.
Our Match Play sessions complement our coaching program and designed to increase on court weekly playing time so it reaches the Tennis Australia training recommendations for kids ages 7-14.
Train with ACT’s best tennis professionals
Want to sign up for the season but not sure which session your kids should join?
Book a trial lesson – To view the upcoming trial sessions please click here
*If you’re child is 6-years and under please email play@tenniscanberra.com.au to trial Pre-School Tennis Program
Junior Private Coaching
We encourage new players to join a group program as the social interaction with other kids is important for future development in the sport. Private lessons are ideal options for juniors who currently play or in transition to state or interstate junior competitions.
For more information about Private Lesson options Click Here