Hot Shots is our modified-ball coaching programme for younger players, colour-coded by age and stage. All Hot Shots subscriptions include annual club membership.

• Red Ball — 5–7 years old. Approximately 8 weeks of coaching in Term 4 and Term 1, plus annual membership. Players must have a caregiver on the courts.
• Orange Ball — Approx 8–9 years old. For players who have already been through our Red Ball programme or who are slightly more experienced. Approximately 8 weeks of coaching in Term 4 and Term 1, plus annual membership.
• Green Ball — 10–11 years old. Approximately 8 weeks of coaching in Term 4 and Term 1, plus annual membership.

Each session runs for one hour.

How to register

Please register your player on ClubSpark by selecting the level and time you prefer: clubspark.kiwi/opawalawntennisclub/Membership/Join

If you're not sure what level is appropriate for your player, please email Mike: hello@mdtennis.co.nz

Start-up coaching days

• 10 October, Saturday — Start-up coaching day for Saturday Hot Shots
• 12 October, Monday — Start-up coaching day for Monday Hot Shots
• 15 October, Thursday — Start-up coaching day for Thursday Hot Shots

We recommend registering your Hot Shot as soon as possible, as these programmes are very popular and were well subscribed last year.

There will be no coaching on Labour weekend (Saturday and Monday group) or Canterbury anniversary weekend (Saturday group)

Coaching times

When you sign up for Hot Shots, you choose a specific time from one of these options (depending on availability):

Monday groups: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Thursday groups: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Saturday groups: 8:30am - 9:30am, or 9:30am-10:30am

Contact

Hot Shots Administrator: Claire McSherry — ja.opawatennis@gmail.com
Head Coach: Mike Dolman — hello@mdtennis.co.nz — 021 494 882