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Hot Shots is the national starter tennis programme for children. Smaller courts, shorter racquets, and softer balls mean that kids can play a proper game of tennis from the moment they first step onto the court.
After school classes for the Blue, Red, Orange, and Green stages of Hot Shots are available on various days of the week at Cockle Bay Tennis Club, Maraetai Tennis Club or Manukau Tennis Centre. Our school holiday programmes throughout the year also cater for children 5-years and older.
Age (typical): 3 to 5 years
Grade (typical): ungraded
Ball: 25% compression (red) ball
One 30 minute session per week
8 weeks per term
Up to 4 players per coach
The Blue stage introduces children to tennis through games and fun activities. Children learn the basics of tennis, including how to rally, and focuses on locomotive skills and body movement.
Book now for Term 4 at Cockle Bay or Manukau.
Age (typical): 5 to 8 years
Ball: 25% compression (red) ball
One 1 hour session per week
8 weeks per term
Up to 6 players per coach
The Red stage introduces children to competitive play, but with smaller nets and a smaller court area to make it easier for kids to move around.
Book now for Term 4 at Cockle Bay, Manukau, or Maraetai.
Age (typical): 8 to 10 years
Ball: 50% compression (orange) ball
One 1 hour session per week
8 weeks per term
Up to 6 players per coach
The Orange stage builds on the competitive play introduced in the Red stage, with a larger court area and a higher bouncing ball.
Book now for Term 4 at Cockle Bay, Manukau, or Maraetai.
Age (typical): 11 years and up
Grade (typical): J3 or mid-to-high J4 (above 150 points)
Ball: Yellow dot ball
One 45 minute session per week
8 weeks per term
For players who are of a grade-able standard. Ideal for those starting to play Interclub/tournaments.