Junior Club Program

Membership options

• Hot Shots (12 and under)
• Junior (13–18 years)

Both include a full programme of coaching, events and social tennis - see below for details.

What's Included

• Club coaching in Terms 4 & 1 (summer)
• Interclub (optional)
• Court access at weekends and other times depending on parental supervision
• Club champs and other events
• Tennis pathway guidance

Extra cost (user pays): holiday programmes, private lessons, development squads.

Coaching

• Summer (Terms 4 & 1): Included in membership. Members who join or renew in September get early-bird coaching in the last two weeks of Term 3.
• Winter (Terms 2 & 3): Optional group coaching, paid separately.
• When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 

Hot Shots (ages 4–11)
The national starter programme, using shorter racquets and softer balls. Children progress through small to full-size courts as their skills grow, in small groups matched by age and ability.

Yellow Ball Coaching
Once players master Hot Shots basics, they move up to Yellow Ball, B Grade, or A Grade coaching.

Performance Squads
For committed juniors wanting extra training, ahead of tournaments and age-group nationals. Runs weekly on Mondays. Additional fee applies per term.

Interclub

Included in full Junior membership.

• When: Friday evenings, Terms 4 & 1
• Grades: Orange, Green, Youth (vs. other New Plymouth district clubs)
• Format: Singles and doubles, teams of 4 with a parent manager
• Commitment: Players should be available most weeks
• Experienced juniors can play A or B Grade on Saturdays.

Holiday programmes
Run during school holidays for all ability levels. Paid directly to the coach.

​Club Champs and Events
Our junior club champs run each year toward the end of summer. They are often a first tournament experience for new players.

Club Child Protection Policy
The welfare of children and young people is the primary concern.